Freelance Research Analyst

Tay Hock Meng

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

The latest developer sales data published on January 15, 2015 showed that sales in Singapore fell by 11.0 percent to 230 private homes, compared to 259 in December 2013. The question is whether this figure is just a blip due to the year-end holiday season, or are we going to see more lacklustre property transactions going forward?

The latest developer sales data published on January 15, 2015 showed that sales in Singapore fell by 11.0 percent to 230 private homes, compared to 259 in December 2013. The question is whether this figure is just a blip due to the year-end holiday season, or are we going to see more lacklustre property transactions going forward?

Another dismal month of property transactions in December 2014

With the general robustness shown in the office space market, we will like to examine whether there are corresponding hike in rental returns that might justify the continued bullish sentiment over Grade ‘A’ type office spaces located in the Central area.

With the general robustness shown in the office space market, we will like to examine whether there are corresponding hike in rental returns that might justify the continued bullish sentiment over Grade ‘A’ type office spaces located in the Central area.

Have Grade A office rental yields been lagging behind prices in the Central area?

With the general decline of private non-landed residential property prices in Singapore, investors and homebuyers might ask which districts have freehold-type developments that are priced fairly? We believe that freehold non-landed private residential developments are still highly in demand given the limited supply, and potential returns in the form of expected growth, capital appreciation derived. In this article, we decided to take a closer look at District 5 (Clementi New Town, Hong Leong Garden, Pasir Panjang).

With the general decline of private non-landed residential property prices in Singapore, investors and homebuyers might ask which districts have freehold-type developments that are priced fairly? We believe that freehold non-landed private residential developments are still highly in demand given the limited supply, and potential returns in the form of expected growth, capital appreciation derived. In this article, we decided to take a closer look at District 5 (Clementi New Town, Hong Leong Garden, Pasir Panjang).

Hidden Freehold Property Developments Uncovered in District 5

With the expected private residential property declines of approximately 8 - 10 percent till 2016 in Singapore, many developers are facing tough challenges. However, niche market players like Sysma Holdings has the potential to overcome downturn as long as it is focused on developing high-end bungalows that target the ultra high net-worth (UHNW)&nbsp;individuals. We shall see why.

With the expected private residential property declines of approximately 8 - 10 percent till 2016 in Singapore, many developers are facing tough challenges. However, niche market players like Sysma Holdings has the potential to overcome downturn as long as it is focused on developing high-end bungalows that target the ultra high net-worth (UHNW)&nbsp;individuals. We shall see why.

Sysma Holdings Limited (5UO): A niche 'Good Class' Bungalow developer yet to shine.

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Daniel Tabbush

Research and consultancy

Tabbush Report

We provide research and consultancy on Asian banks. Our focus is on what we call “Asian bank research, without the noise.” We are interested in the most critical swing-factors for banks, the NPL and credit cycle, and where we believe there is a gap between perception and reality. We often focus on the less studied components of bank financial statements.  Our research is highly thematic, sometimes examining unlisted banks and companies as a window on mainstream banks. 

Being independent allows us to look at smaller banks, often overlooked by others. Analysis of BIS bank guidelines in the context of Asia, is also a focal point, while we also analyze global banks operating in the region. We use what we believe is the most comprehensive, reliable financials database, SNL Financial. S&P Capital IQ augments our database, with corporate data and CEIC, with economics. 

Asian bank research, without the noise.

<ul><li>A likely Russian credit and currency crisis, the weakening Euro and ineptitude of BoJ &nbsp;combine to create a world of worry in markets and bank stocks in particular. The way this usually plays out is first with liquidity.&nbsp; </li><li>Banks pull credit lines from weaker banks (and weaker companies).&nbsp; </li><li>If a bank has a loan to deposit ratio (LDR) above 100%, it is often difficult to repay the redeemed credit line, as it means disposing of an asset, a loan – immediately. &nbsp; </li></ul>

A likely Russian credit and currency crisis, the weakening Euro and ineptitude of BoJ &nbsp;combine to create a world of worry in markets and bank stocks in particular. The way this usually plays out is first with liquidity.&nbsp; Banks pull credit lines from weaker banks (and weaker companies).&nbsp; If a bank has a loan to deposit ratio (LDR) above 100%, it is often difficult to repay the redeemed credit line, as it means disposing of an asset, a loan – immediately. &nbsp; 

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Standard Chartered plc is an international banking group operating principally in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.  The Company offers its products and services in the personal, consumer, corporate, institutional and treasury areas.

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Another dismal month of property transactions in December 2014

The latest developer sales data published on January 15, 2015 showed that sales in Singapore fell by 11.0 percent to 230 private homes, compared to...

Tay Hock Meng

Have Grade A office rental yields been lagging behind prices in the Central area?

With the general robustness shown in the office space market, we will like to examine whether there are corresponding hike in rental returns that...

Tay Hock Meng

Hidden Freehold Property Developments Uncovered in District 5

With the general decline of private non-landed residential property prices in Singapore, investors and homebuyers might ask which districts have...

Tay Hock Meng

Sysma Holdings Limited (5UO): A niche 'Good Class' Bungalow developer yet to shine.

With the expected private residential property declines of approximately 8 - 10 percent till 2016 in Singapore, many developers are facing tough...

Tay Hock Meng

Be Wary of High LDR Banks at Present

A likely Russian credit and currency crisis, the weakening Euro and ineptitude of BoJ combine to create a world of worry in markets and bank...

Daniel Tabbush

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