Credit outlook

Singapore economy

Bond defaults expected to rise globally, REITs expected to be weaker in 2H20, says OCBC in mid-year credit outlook

The OCBC credit research team also foresees “significant risks and opportunities abound” as the world moves into the second half of 2020.

Sector Focus

This is the year for office REITs to shine: OCBC

SINGAPORE (Jan 8): OCBC Bank is expecting Singapore office REITs to strengthen further in the near-term this year – and possibly, in the process, demand higher rents to bring about positive rental reversion.

Expect muted issuing activity, slow uptake of MAS’s SGD Credit Rating Grant: OCBC

SINGAPORE (July 10): A further pickup in Singapore’s fundamentals and market activity remains tied to the upcoming actions of the US Federal Reserve in 2H17 and the resultant flow-on effect of SGD rates, says OCBC Bank.
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