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Bank of Singapore appoints Paul Chua as Global Head of Wealth Planning
Paul Chua replaces Tariq Salem as the new Head of Global Wealth Managment.
June 15, 2021
Broker's Calls
Inflation anxiety pandemic infects FOMC, but BOS sees no taper tantrum yet
Mohi-uddin sees the Fed only starting tapering discussions after the summer when more data becomes available.
May 21, 2021
US Economy
BOS sees peak US growth coming in 2021 with inflation unlikely to be an issue
Inflation is not seen to be a problem as economic recovery sets in.
May 10, 2021
Global Markets
Second half: second wave or second wind?
Financial markets, poised to enter the second half with a “second wind” beneath the wings, have been doused with cold water.
June 12, 2020
Global Economy
Good and bad on trade
(Aug 29): Fears of a global trade war, led by America, have diminished. The issue is compressing into a conflict between China and the US, perhaps reflecting growing superpower rivalry as much as pure economic tension. China is already taking steps to off
August 29, 2018
Global Markets
Risk of a more hawkish Fed
SINGAPORE (Oct 17): Speculation is rising about an imminent nomination to replace Janet Yellen as chair of the Federal Reserve. None of the main candidates would push the Fed in a more dovish direction. Continuity is most likely, but there is the risk of
October 17, 2017
US Economy
US economy running hot; labour market improves
SINGAPORE (Aug 7): The US seems to be creating jobs at an “impressive pace” despite its economy facing tight labour markets and supply shortages, says Bank of Singapore.
August 07, 2017
Global market rates are slowly but surely going up
SINGAPORE (Aug 2): The overall outlook for developed market rates has not changed much over the past month, says Bank of Singapore.
August 02, 2017
Despite record earnings, OCBC's Tsien sounds note of caution
SINGAPORE (July 27): Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp reported a sterling set of results, with net profit up 11% q-o-q and 22% y-o-y to a record $1.08 billion.
July 27, 2017
Geopolitics: To fear or not to fear?
(July 18): Geopolitical events almost always make the news headlines and make investors very nervous – especially during flare-ups, as have recently occurred.
July 18, 2017