Emerging market bankers and fintechs parse big data to predict credit risk
For banks to make loans to individuals or businesses without a credit history, they must turn to non-traditional metrics, but the results can be spotty.
Bonds and credit
Fintech innovators and central banks: Frenemies on regulation
Where do you draw the line between regulation and innovation? Central banks are grappling with this issue in the face of rapidly changing technology.
Why giving the poor smartphones doesn’t boost their access to banking
Smartphones may be hailed as the game-changer in efforts to bring more people into the formal banking system, but it’s not living up to the hype.
UPDATE: Temasek prices 500M euros of 12-year bonds and 500M euros of 30-year bonds amid strong demand
Temasek said Thursday it priced 500M euros of 12-year bonds at 0.50 percent and 500M euros of 30-year bonds at 1.25 percent amid strong demand.
UDPATE: Singapore stocks to watch Thursday: Temasek, YZJ, ComfortDelGro, SPH, Olam, Keppel, Yoma, Eagle Hospitality
These are Singapore companies which may be in focus on Thursday, 14 Nov. 2019: Temasek, Yangzijiang, ComfortDelGro, Olam, Keppel and Eagle Hospitality Trust.
Keppel Capital to acquire 50 percent of Pierfront Capital Fund Management
Keppel Capital entered a deal to acquire 50% of Pierfront Capital Fund Management from Pierfront Capital Mezzanine Fund for US$7.8M, Keppel said Wednesday.
Temasek to launch dual-tranche offering of 12-year and 30-year bonds
Temasek intends to launch an offering of 12-year and 30-year bonds denominated in euros, Singapore’s state-owned investment company said Wednesday.
OVO’s CEO Thompson: Financial inclusion is more than a bank account
Jason Thompson, CEO of Indonesian digital payment player OVO, said there’s more to financial inclusion than just bank accounts and digital payments.
Nothing but blue skies in November, BofA-ML fund managers survey finds
All it took was another rate cut: Economic growth expectations surged and risk-taking took off in November, according to the Bofa-ML fund managers survey.
MAS sets new US$2 billion green investment program
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced Monday it set up a US$2 billion program to invest in public-market strategies with a strong green focus.
Sustainability will be the top topic at Singapore’s Fintech Festival
Sustainability appears set to lead discussions at Singapore’s Fintech Festival this year, as attendees look for ways to cash in on going green.
UPDATE: Singapore stocks to watch Friday: GENS, SPH REIT, Dairy Farm, ThaiBev, LMIRT, EC World REIT, Maxi-Cash
These are Singapore companies which may be in focus on Friday, 8 November 2019: Genting Singapore, SPH REIT, SIA, Dairy Farm, Thai Beverage and LMIRT.
UPDATE: Singapore stocks to watch Wednesday: Singapore Airlines, StarHub, Perennial, HPHT, AA REIT, FLT
These are Singapore companies which may be in focus on Wednesday, 6 November 2019: Singapore Airlines, StarHub, Perennial, AIMS APAC REIT and HPHT.
AIMS APAC REIT to issue S$100 million fixed-rate notes
AIMS APAC REIT said Tuesday it will issue S$100 million 3.60 percent fixed rate notes as part of its S$750 million multicurrency debt issuance program.
Hutchison Port Holdings Trust issues US$500 million notes due 2024
HPHT’s subsidiary HPHT Finance has issued US$500 million 2.875 percent guaranteed notes due 2024, the trust said in a filing to SGX Tuesday.
Singapore Press Holdings prices S$300 million perpetual securities
Singapore Press Holdings said Tuesday it priced an offering of S$300 million subordinated perpetual securities at 4 percent.
Why interest rates are heading toward zero (even in the US)
The ECB’s decision to cut rates is a “game changer,” set to force the hand of the Fed, Markus Schomer, chief economist at PineBridge, said Monday.
UPDATE: Singapore stocks to watch Friday: UOB, Keppel, Yangzijiang, Ascott REIT, AA REIT, Hi-P, POSH
These are Singapore companies which may be in focus on Friday, 1 November 2019: Keppel, Yangzijiang, Ascott Residence Trust, AA REIT, Hi-P and Sabana REIT.
UPDATE: Singapore stocks to watch Wednesday: SATS, Sembcorp, Ascendas Hospitality, Starhill Global, Ezion
These are Singapore companies which may be in focus on Wednesday, 30 October 2019: SATS, Sembcorp, Ascendas Hospitality, Starhill Global REIT and Ezion.
UPDATE: Singapore stocks to watch Tuesday: Temasek, Stamford Land, Cache Logistics, Creative, HPHT, Wilmar
These are Singapore companies which may be in focus on Tuesday, 29 October 2019: Temasek, Stamford Land, Cache Logistics Trust, Wilmar, Creative and HPHT.