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Singapore Overnight Rate Average (SORA)
Singapore economy
How will the Fed rate cuts affect me?
The long-awaited interest rate cuts have widespread implications for the global economy. We explore some of the potential impacts on the everyday Singaporean.
September 26, 2024
Markets
SGX lists first three-month SORA-linked futures
The contract closely resembles short-term interest rate (STIR) futures that reference other overnight rates.
August 01, 2024
Markets
SGX Group to launch Singapore and Japan-linked interest rate derivatives in 2H2024
The short-term futures will be linked to the Singapore Overnight Rate Average (SORA) and Tokyo Overnight Average Rate (TONA).
March 12, 2024
Bonds and treasuries
Searching for sunshine
Any potential drop in rates and credit spread widening will uncover opportunities for investors.
August 04, 2023
Bonds and treasuries
UOB ‘less enthusiastic’ on upcoming two-year SGS outperformance vs US Treasuries or Sora OIS
The two-year SGS, which matures on June 1, 2025, will be reopened on Feb 24 to the tune of $3.2 billion.
February 21, 2023
Global Economy
Briefs: Apple to slow hiring and spending in 2023; Tesla sells majority of stake in Bitcoin
"Mission largely accomplished ... hasta la vista, baby." -UK’s Boris Johnson signing off at his final parliamentary appearance.
July 21, 2022
Banking & finance
ABS and industry steering committee finalise key settings of MAS recommended rate
The rate will serve as the contractual fallback reference rate in wholesale SOR contracts after Dec 31, 2024.
July 18, 2022
Banking & finance
UOB to issue $400 mil perpetual capital securities with 4.25% fixed distribution rate
The perpetual capital securities are intended to qualify as Additional Tier 1 regulatory capital for the bank.
June 28, 2022
Property
UOL secures $540 mil SORA-based sustainability-linked loan
This is the first sustainability-linked SORA-pegged loan for UOL.
October 01, 2021
Green loans
Keppel Land signs sustainability-linked, SORA-pegged loan with DBS
The SORA-based loan is the first for the group.
June 01, 2021