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Trade financing explained
Trade finance is an instrumental mechanism of global trade.
September 01, 2022
Tong's Portfolio
Are some homebuyers in Malaysia paid to borrow and buy?
We think the crux of the issue boils down to, primarily, the lack of data transparency in Malaysia.
April 01, 2021
Tong's Portfolio
Malaysian banking system is strong, with ample liquidity and reserves
Financial institutions are often the most vulnerable segment during a crisis when liquidity drops.
October 23, 2020
Aviation & Engineering
Global airlines raised more than US$17 bil from banks in weeks
Delta Air Lines Inc is the top borrower this month, obtaining US$5.6 billion, followed by Singapore Airlines, which secured a S$4 billion bridge loan
March 29, 2020
Singapore economy
Overall bank lending in May edges up on business loans: MAS
SINGAPORE (June 28): Total loans in Singapore came in at $681.8 billion in May, 0.8% higher than the $676.3 billion in April and 2.1% higher than a year ago, supported by higher business loans.
June 28, 2019
Plugging the funding gap for SMEs
SINGAPORE (Sept 5): Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) worldwide has identified the lack of financial resources as the No. 1 impediment to sustaining or growing their businesses.
September 05, 2017
Where does Noble go from here? Consider these scenarios
SINGAPORE (May 18): A quarter of unexpected losses, the implications of sustained cash burn, and inadequate guidance have now snowballed into a crisis of market confidence for Noble Group.
May 18, 2017
Broker's Calls
Improved cash flow, upcoming rig acquisitions earn Ezion an upgrade
SINGAPORE (March 8): Lim & Tan Securities is upgrading its rating on Ezion Holdings to “hold” from “reduce” previously, mainly because it is now trading at an improved price-to-book value of 0.58x P/B.
March 08, 2017