MARK TO MARKET

DBS, OCBC surge on strong H1 results but don’t overlook the potential of underdog UOB

2026-08-09T11:41:49.000Z
Those who invested in ETFs do not need to pick winners in advance and never entirely miss out, because they bought participation.
COMMENTARY

Emotional dividends: The compounding return of staying calm

2026-08-09T09:05:36.000Z
A preview of the 2026 National Day Parade on Aug 2. The Singapore Dream is not dead, but its manual needs an urgent rewrite that includes the principles of financial literacy.

How to finance-proof the ‘Singapore Dream’

2026-08-07T07:00:00.000Z
The wealth fund reached out to potential buyers in July to gauge interest, say people familiar with the matter, who add that the talks are at an early stage.

GIC seeks to sell US$1 billion private equity fund stakes: Bloomberg

2026-08-05T03:34:27.000Z
Keppel Reit units bounced 4.5% last week, versus a 1.1% rise in the iEdge S-Reit Index.
HOCK LOCK SIEW

Keppel Reit’s road to redemption

2026-08-05T03:30:00.000Z
Yuvarra chief executive Larry Ikard expects “continued double-digit growth” in demand for premium financing in the wealth markets of Hong Kong and Singapore.

Independent lender offers premium financing for buyers of high-net-worth insurance

2026-08-04T10:26:32.000Z
Singapore’s equity market continues to offer an attractive combination of income and potential value creation.
CIO CORNER

How a strong Singapore dollar can shape your investment strategy

2026-08-04T09:39:05.000Z
Your salary is the engine that funds your life, but your invested capital determines whether you can one day stop relying on that engine.
SCIENCE OF WEALTH

Reflecting on 30 years of work and investing, and why it matters more today

2026-08-04T08:31:37.000Z
At first glance, Japan’s inflation appears well contained, but the country continues to cushion households with extensive government subsidies.
INVESTING GLOBALLY & PROFITABLY

BOJ on hold in July, but case for another rate hike is taking shape

2026-08-04T07:11:16.000Z
Great Eastern’s shares have delivered a total return of 150.5% since OCBC’s offer in May 2024. OCBC’s own shares have returned 135.4% during the same period, while the STI has returned 90.7%.
MARK TO MARKET

Great Eastern’s big rally – activist investors can be crucial part of market ecosystem

2026-08-02T13:21:12.000Z