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Keppel Corporation Repurchases More Shares

OCBC and Marriott Announce Strategic Partnership for SME Financing Support

OCBC to Launch WeChat Pay QR Code Payment Function

Shopee Announces Shopee VIP Subscription Plan

GXS Bank Cuts 10% of Staff to Optimize Operations

UOB Prices £750 Million Floating Rate Guaranteed Bonds

UOB Applies for an 850 Million Euro Bond Listing in Singapore

OCBC to launch cross-border QR code payment feature

OCBC and Singapore Bank Hong Kong Branch Donate to Support Tai Po Fire Victims

DBS Foundation and SUSS Collaborate to Expand Recall Project

Russell Investments Reduced Shares of Grab in Q2

JPMorgan Predicts DBS Stock to Reach SGD 70

Charles Lim Capital Ltd Reduces Holdings in Sea Limited Sponsored ADR

Shanghoya International Raises NT$10.35 Billion Loan for Taiwan Data Center Project

Singapore Exchange Cryptocurrency Perpetual Futures Strong Debut

UOB and SMRT Sign MOU to Expand Retail and Mobility Programs

OCBC's stock price rises as Zacks Research upgrades its rating

Pruv Finance Completes $3 Million Pre-A Round Financing and Builds Digital Financial Platform

Shopee Signs Memorandum with Vietnam's iDEA to Launch Export Initiative for SMEs

Lion Global Launches First Physical Gold Fund in Singapore

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Keppel Buys Back More Shares

DBS Bank predicts that Singapore's economic growth will slow to 1.8% next year, down from 4.0% this year. Tariffs and the technology cycle are the main challenges, but strong performance in modern services and construction will provide a buffer. Global trends such as geopolitical economic fragmentation and climate change will continue to impact Singapore's economy, with trade activity expected to be subdued by 2026

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DBS: Singapore is at a critical moment, economic growth is expected to slow down next year but there is a buffer. | Lianhe Zaobao

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DBS Group Commences Liquidation Proceedings for Dormant Subsidiary

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DBS Group Commences Liquidation Proceedings for Dormant Subsidiary

Malaysia's fiscal situation has improved, leading to a strong ringgit exchange rate, with the Singapore dollar trading at 3.1776 ringgit. Economists predict Malaysia's economic growth in 2026 to be between 3.8% and 5.2%. Nomura Research has raised its economic growth forecast for next year to 5.2%, citing strong domestic demand and investment spending. OCBC Bank, on the other hand, predicts a slowdown in economic growth to 3.8% next year

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The ringgit exchange rate is expected to remain strong in 2026, with the Singapore dollar to ringgit reaching 3.1776 | Lianhe Zaobao

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Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund Ltd. has increased its equity exposure, reflecting a positive outlook for global markets. The fund has invested in James Hardie, BYD & Co, and Grab Holdings, anticipating growth in the US housing sector and international markets. The fund's pre-tax NTA per share saw a slight increase, indicating stability. The company focuses on global markets, investing in sectors like housing, electric vehicles, and technology.

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- Fat Prophets Global Contrarian Fund Ltd. has increased its equity exposure, investing in James Hardie, BYD & Co, and Grab Holdings, reflecting a positive outlook for global markets.  
- The fund's pre-tax NTA per share has slightly increased, indicating a stable financial position while focusing on various sectors including housing and technology.  

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OCBC Bank has reached a strategic cooperation with Marriott Intl New to provide greater financing support for 12,000 small and medium-sized enterprise suppliers in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Suppliers can obtain same-day financing of up to 80% of the invoice amount without the need to submit bank statements or financial reports. OCBC Bank will assess credit quality based on invoice transaction data on the Marriott procurement platform, and the loan issuance and settlement process will be automated. In addition, suppliers can also apply for sustainability-linked loans, where the loan cost is tied to the company's sustainability performance

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OCBC Bank collaborates with Marriott to strengthen financing support for 12,000 suppliers in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia | Lianhe Zaobao

The Straits Times Index fell 0.4% due to US economic slowdown fears, closing at 4,535.14. Major banks DBS and UOB saw declines, while OCBC remained flat. The broader market saw more decliners than gainers, with Tuan Sing rising after redevelopment news and YHI International hitting a 52-week low. CapAllianz was the most active stock.

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STI slips 0.4% amid fears of US economy slowdown

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) denied market rumors that it is considering acquiring the Australian branch of the Chicago Board Options Exchange. An SGX spokesperson stated that reports from the Australian Financial Review and other media are inaccurate, and SGX has not explored or considered acquiring Cboe Australia. Previously, some media reported that Cboe plans to sell its Australian and Canadian branches and claimed that SGX had engaged in preliminary discussions

SGX: Rumors of acquiring Cboe's Australian branch are unfounded | Lianhe Zaobao

Inflation in Singapore is expected to rise in 2026 after bottoming out in Q3 2025, according to DBS. Core inflation is forecasted at 1.0% and headline inflation at 1.2%, within the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s projection range. Factors include stabilizing unit labour costs, reduced deflationary spillovers from China, and administrative measures like the carbon tax increase and sustainable aviation fuel levy.

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Inflation set to edge higher as 2026 pressures firm: analyst

OCBC Bank's stock price reached a new high of SGD 19 in the morning session on December 4, up 0.26%. Over the past month, the stock price has risen by 11%, and it has increased by more than 14% this year, but it still lags behind DBS Group's 24%. OCBC Bank's net profit in the third quarter remained flat year-on-year, while net interest income fell by 9% year-on-year

OCBC Bank's stock price rises above 19 yuan | Lianhe Zaobao

Singapore Exchange (SGX) has denied a report by the Australian Financial Review (AFR) claiming it is in talks to acquire Cboe Global Markets' Australian business. SGX stated the report is "inaccurate," suggesting that any discussions, if they occurred, are not progressing as reported.

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SGX rejects report of talks to buy Cboe Australia after AFR acquisition claim

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Dec 4 (Reuters) - Australian telecom company Optus has fully restored its National Broadband Network (nbn) services in Brisbane and other affected areas of Queensland following a recent outage, according to an update on its website on Thursday.Optus, a company owned by Singapore Telecommunications (STEL.SI) , did not immediately respond to a Reuters’ request for comment.