Deciphering real estate markets globally., Rems Advisors

TAN Kok Keong

Deciphering real estate markets globally.

Rems Advisors

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A key issue facing many Government across the globe is how to keep home affordable while maintaining an environment attractive for foreign investments.  This issue runs deep whether you are in developed countries like United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore or emerging markets like Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, etc.The huge disparity in prices of luxury homes vs what middle to lower income groups can afford has been largely caused by the relative strong purchasing powers of foreign participants in…

A key issue facing many Government across the globe is how to keep home affordable while maintaining an environment attractive for foreign investments.  This issue runs deep whether you are in developed countries like United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore or emerging markets like Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, etc.The huge disparity in prices of luxury homes vs what middle to lower income groups can afford has been largely caused by the relative strong purchasing powers of foreign participants in…

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income, Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Geoff Howie

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income

Asia’s leading multi-asset exchange

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Singapore Exchange is Asia’s leading and trusted market infrastructure, facilitating the exchange of capital and ideas to create value for people, businesses and economies. As a multi-asset exchange operating equity, fixed income and derivatives markets to the highest regulatory standards, SGX is a vertically integrated business that provides listing, trading, clearing, settlement, depository and data services.

With about 40% of listed companies and over 80% of listed bonds originating outside of Singapore as well as established linkages across the region and in Europe, SGX is Asia’s most international and connected exchange. Offering a full suite of derivatives products across Asian equity indices, commodities and currencies, SGX is the world’s most liquid international market for the benchmark equity indices of China, India, Japan and ASEAN.

As Asia’s pioneering central counterparty, SGX is globally recognised for its risk management and clearing capabilities, and was one of the first globally to adopt the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructure.

Headquartered in AAA-rated Singapore, SGX has over 800 employees including offices in Beijing, Chicago, Hong Kong, London, New York, Mumbai, San Francisco, Shanghai and Tokyo.

<ul><li>Of the actively traded stocks listed on SGX, Singapore Medical Group saw the biggest jump in volume in August compared to its three-month average volume. The stock also gained 91.4% in August and earlier in the month reported a turnaround net profit of S$0.8 million for 1H2016 compared to a net loss of S$0.1 million in 1H2015.</li></ul><ul><li>
Consumer Staples plays, Sheng Siong Group and Dairy Farm International Holdings were also amongst the 10 actively traded stocks that saw the biggest jump in August volume.…</li></ul>

Of the actively traded stocks listed on SGX, Singapore Medical Group saw the biggest jump in volume in August compared to its three-month average volume. The stock also gained 91.4% in August and earlier in the month reported a turnaround net profit of S$0.8 million for 1H2016 compared to a net loss of S$0.1 million in 1H2015.
Consumer Staples plays, Sheng Siong Group and Dairy Farm International Holdings were also amongst the 10 actively traded stocks that saw the biggest jump in August volume.…

10 Biggest Volume Jumpers in August Spanned Seven Sectors

A long-winded account from an ex-civil servant who is trying his hand at Fintech. I have been encouraged to share our journey and I also want to gather thoughts from the collective brilliance of people in this community, so that we can bring about real changes in the way people invest in real estate.I have spent more than 20 years doing various forms of research on the property market. In my earlier years as a researcher in the Government in the Urban Redevelopment Authority formulating…

A long-winded account from an ex-civil servant who is trying his hand at Fintech. I have been encouraged to share our journey and I also want to gather thoughts from the collective brilliance of people in this community, so that we can bring about real changes in the way people invest in real estate.I have spent more than 20 years doing various forms of research on the property market. In my earlier years as a researcher in the Government in the Urban Redevelopment Authority formulating…

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has eased the financing limit for refinancing of residential properties with immediate effect. <h2>From the press release on 1st September 2016 </h2>The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today that the refinancing rules under the Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR) framework will be fine-tuned to allow borrowers more flexibility in managing their debt obligations. This is in response to feedback from some borrowers who are unable to refinance their existing…

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has eased the financing limit for refinancing of residential properties with immediate effect. From the press release on 1st September 2016 The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today that the refinancing rules under the Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR) framework will be fine-tuned to allow borrowers more flexibility in managing their debt obligations. This is in response to feedback from some borrowers who are unable to refinance their existing…

Singapore Property: Refinancing Limits Eased

Lake Grande, which was launched in late July, saw a strong sale with 436 units (61%) sold in its first launch weekend. The average transacted price was S$1,368 per square foot, according to The Business Times. This is probably one of the most successful launch in the past two years during its first launch weekend. In this quick note, we evaluate the key reasons that contributed to the successful launch of Lake Grande.<h2>(1) Located next to Lakeside MRT Station </h2>The most prevailing reason that drawn…

Lake Grande, which was launched in late July, saw a strong sale with 436 units (61%) sold in its first launch weekend. The average transacted price was S$1,368 per square foot, according to The Business Times. This is probably one of the most successful launch in the past two years during its first launch weekend. In this quick note, we evaluate the key reasons that contributed to the successful launch of Lake Grande.(1) Located next to Lakeside MRT Station The most prevailing reason that drawn…

Singapore

Great Eastern provides insurance and investment management services, specializing in life and health insurance, annuities, and unit-linked products. It offers a comprehensive range of personal and business insurance, including life, health, accident, property, and casualty coverage, alongside asset management services. The company was founded in Singapore in 1908.

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Helping People Own a Home

A key issue facing many Government across the globe is how to keep home affordable while maintaining an environment attractive for foreign...

TAN Kok Keong

10 Biggest Volume Jumpers in August Spanned Seven Sectors

Of the actively traded stocks listed on SGX, Singapore Medical Group saw the biggest jump in volume in August compared to its three-month average...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Questions from a Fintech Wannabe

A long-winded account from an ex-civil servant who is trying his hand at Fintech. I have been encouraged to share our journey and I also want to...

TAN Kok Keong

Singapore Property: Refinancing Limits Eased

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has eased the financing limit for refinancing of residential properties with immediate effect. From the press...

TAN Kok Keong

The Successful Launch of Lake Grande

Lake Grande, which was launched in late July, saw a strong sale with 436 units (61%) sold in its first launch weekend. The average transacted price...

TAN Kok Keong

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