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ASX-SGX merger gets thumbs down from Aussie government
ASX-SGX merger gets thumbs down from Aussie government
The Australian Treasurer is disposed to reject ASX-SGX merger proposal, a report said.
MAS launches Code of Conduct for private bankers
The Private Banking Code is applicable to financial institutions and their staff engaged in private banking activities in Singapore.
Singapore led South East Asia loan volume with US$7bn in 1Q 2011
This is more than five times the US$1.3 billion raised in 1Q 2010.
SGX derivatives volume at all-time high in March
Turnover rose 22% year on year to $37.2 bln with a securities daily average volume of $1.6 bln.
MDA and SingTel invest $4mln for IDM incubation program
Under the MOU, MDA and SingTel Innov8 will provide funding and create a dynamic environment for start-ups.
Capital values for industrial properties up by 5% q-o-q
For 60-year leasehold strata- titled factory space, capital value increased by about 5% q-o-q to $289 psf for ground floor units and $213 psf for upper floor units.
DBS: Cosco likely to bag USD 3bln worth of contracts in 2011
The shipping company could earn USD 1.05bln from LOIs for drilling units with Sevan.
GDP to jump 5.8% in 2011:RCBC
As the global economy continues to recover, GDP is still expected to rise to 6.2% in 2012.
Private property transactions plunged 33.7% in 1Q 2011:PropNex
HDB resale transactions for PropNex may have increased 5.1% q-o-q but the cooling measures dragged down the number of private property transactions.
Home prices rose a tad by 2.1% in 1Q 2011
Property Price Index (PPI) showed that the overall price level in Singapore’s private residential property market reached 194.8 points in 1Q11.
Over 80% of new subscribers are on 3g network
3G subscribers currently account for 66% of total mobile subscribers,up from 47% in just a year.
Mortage loans growth falls sharply as property measures bite
Housing loans growth falls sharply to just 1% in February, but could start contracting, warns DBS.
Iskandar-Singapore Rapid Transport system link gets go ahead
Additional cross border bus services between Singapore and Iskandar Malaysia have been approved and are being implemented.
Radioactive contaminants found in imports from Shizuoka Prefecture
Tests done on shipments imported on 30 Mar 2011 showed contaminants were found in a sample of Komatsuna (Japanse Mustard Spinach).
CapitaLand takes 75% interest in Bishan street site
Its partner, Mitsubishi Estate Asia, will take 25% interest to develop condominium site at Bishan Street.
Keppel to gain $20.7mn from selling 35% share of Annto
The company will sell its share to Midea for an after tax net proceed of approximately $52.6mn.
SGX signs Nordic Bank SEB as Clearing and Trading member
The Nordic bank selected SGX as its first Asian exchange membership as the continent is becoming more essential to the latter’s core corporate and institutional clients.