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CNMC shares strike gold at new high of S$0.765 as yellow metal surges again
This comes on the back of gold prices’ steady rise in recent times, following a season of market volatility Shares of CNMC Goldmine surged…
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Hong Kong probes alleged insider trading by staff at HKEX, SFC
Hong Kong is probing allegations of insider dealing that involve at least two individuals at the stock exchange and the city’s financial…
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Citi appoints ex-JPMorgan banking veteran as Apac investment banking co-head
Citi has named Kaustubh Kulkarni as its new co-head of investment banking for Japan, Asia North and Australia and Asia South. Kulkarni…
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Citi appoints banking veteran as Apac investment banking co-head
Kaustubh Kulkarni is making the move after spending nearly three decades at JPMorgan Citi has named Kaustubh Kulkarni as its new co-head…
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HSBC AM joins peers with private equity fund targeting wealthy
HSBC Holdings’ asset management (AM) arm is launching a private equity strategy targeting wealthy clients, the latest move by a major…
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ANZ starts cutting jobs in institutional banking division
Precisely how many roles will be eliminated from the restructure remains unclear, and the bank has said that it will update investors on…
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Asia: Markets down as gold hits fresh high
Asia markets were down on Wednesday while gold extended its six-day rally after reaching a record high as investors sought safe havens…
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China’s chemicals makers reap reward of shift from oil to coal
Falling coal prices are shifting the profitability of China’s chemicals sector, away from traditional oil-based producers to the growing…
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Boustead surges 12.8% on the back of Reit listing application
The counter shoots up to S$1.68 as at 10.07 am, gaining S$0.19 from its previous close Shares of engineering and technology group Boustead…
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Hyflux got only $150 million bank loan for S$890 million project because of cash flow concerns
Even after Hyflux won its bid for the S$890 million Tuaspring project in March 2011, it managed to secure only a S$150 million bank loan.…
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Hyflux got only S$150 million bank loan for S$890 million project because of cash flow concerns
Even after Hyflux won its bid for the S$890 million Tuaspring project in March 2011, it managed to secure only a S$150 million bank loan.…
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Gold extends record run as US rate-cut bets lift appeal
Gold prices extended their record run on Wednesday (Sep 3), holding firm above the key US$3,500 level, driven by growing investor…
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JPMorgan to boost corporate banking in India on investment jump
JPMorgan Chase is strengthening its corporate banking presence in India, focusing on sectors such as electric vehicles, data centres, and…
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Nestle CEO switch a chance to reset: experts
NESTLE’S sudden sacking of its chief executive over an office relationship gives the Swiss food giant a chance to reset and return to its…
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Google keeps Chrome and Apple deal but must share data in big antitrust ruling
GOOGLE won’t have to sell its Chrome browser, a judge in Washington said on Tuesday, handing a rare win to Big Tech in its battle with US…
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EV maker Nio posts 0.3% wider Q2 net loss of 5.1 billion yuan despite top-line growth
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio announced on Tuesday (Sep 2) that its net loss deepened by 0.3 per cent on the year to 5.1 billion…
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Stocks to watch: Nio, Keppel Infrastructure Trust, Centurion, Boustead, mm2 Asia
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Sep 3): Nio: The electric vehicle…
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Ikea to drive China furniture costs lower as price war deepens
Ikea pledged to keep prices lower at its China stores, as the world’s largest furniture retailer courts thriftier buyers and seeks to fend…
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China’s rich return to risky ‘snowball’ derivatives for yields
China’s wealthy are once again pouring money into “snowball” derivatives for juicier returns, a year after the regulator curbed the…
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Who will be next to lead Temasek, and is there enough time for them to come up to speed?
Temasek Holdings executive director and chief executive Dilhan Pillay last week made clear that the Singapore investment company is paving…
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Blackstone to invest in South Korean hair care business Juno
The investment underscores the broader appeal of K-beauty to private equity firms, as they seek to capitalise on the growth of South…
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Europe: Stoxx 600 ends near one-month low as bond yields rise on fiscal woes
EUROPEAN shares finished near one-month low on Tuesday after a broad-based selloff, driven by a rise in bond yields as investors grew…
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US: Stocks retreat as trade uncertainty drags on
Wall Street stocks retreated on Tuesday after a US court ruling threw fresh uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s trade policy. Trump…
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Apple gains on US ruling that spares search deal with Google
Apple shares gained in late trading after a US judge stopped short of barring its lucrative search arrangement with Google, a deal that…