Spotlight
Strong US dollar complicates outlook for Asia
Currency volatility pressures some regional economies to tighten monetary policy despite relatively benign inflation
Mass market condo segment key to stability
Ensuring that supply and demand match will support the broad base of the private residential market
Lessons from Manulife US Reit’s troubles
Timely recapitalisation exercises could transform perception of the beleaguered Reit’s peers and make them more appealing to bargain hunters
Quarz’s internalisation proposal is an opportunity for Sabana Reit’s manager to show independence
Whether unitholders choose to set up a new internal manager or acquire its existing manager, they will have to shoulder some cost and risk
Waiting for Temasek’s largesse to pay off
Keppel, Sembcorp and SIA have delivered big returns this year; Seatrium and Sats, not so much
Golden Energy’s delisting: IFA opinion is faulty
SGX should ask Gear and its IFA for a “reality check”, by considering if the exit offer on a standalone basis is fair and reasonable
Manulife US Reit recapitalisation: Placement of new units to Mirae should be priced at NAV
This would limit the dilutive impact on existing unitholders, and demonstrate Mirae’s credibility as a sponsor
Mirae should think twice about Manulife deal
Singapore’s leading Reits sponsors are setting tough standards, and investors are becoming increasingly knowledgeable and independent-minded
Collapsing banks, Reits hint at trouble ahead
Fed adopts less certain posture on further tightening, but its projections suggest rates will end 2023 higher than where they are now
Share buybacks: Good or bad for investors?
Singtel, ST Engineering and Nanofilm are now trading below average prices at which they repurchased shares in 2022
