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<ul><li>DBS reaches all-time high; UOB drops 2.8%, but OCBC's research keeps 'buy' on UOB.</li><li>Analysts split on NetLink NBN Trust; commend its stable 5.5% yield.</li><li>uSMART initiates 'buy' on Centurion Corp for its strong margins and demand.</li></ul>

DBS reaches all-time high; UOB drops 2.8%, but OCBC's research keeps 'buy' on UOB.Analysts split on NetLink NBN Trust; commend its stable 5.5% yield.uSMART initiates 'buy' on Centurion Corp for its strong margins and demand.

Singapore Market Roundup (07-Nov-2025): DBS hits record high; UOB falls 2.8%, OCBC still rates

Asia Ex-J Consumer/ Transport analyst

Valerie Law, CFA

In the recent release of The Committee On Future Economy (CFE) Report, the Singapore government brought up a few key trends that are affecting Singapore's economy, in particular: i) subdued global growth to continue in the next few years ii) rapid technological changes that can give way to new global value chains and production patterns  iii) Political uncertainties with the rising support for protectionism Below is the summary of seven key strategies presented by the Committee:1. Deepen and…

In the recent release of The Committee On Future Economy (CFE) Report, the Singapore government brought up a few key trends that are affecting Singapore's economy, in particular: i) subdued global growth to continue in the next few years ii) rapid technological changes that can give way to new global value chains and production patterns  iii) Political uncertainties with the rising support for protectionism  Below is the summary of seven key strategies presented by the Committee:1. Deepen and…

Singapore: Top Ten Words in CFE Report Highlight the Future of Education

Chairman, sgtradex

Tan Chin-Hwee

Chairman

<figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/019/992/original/Pisatest.jpg?1485928080" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="19992"></figure><div class="content-caption">By Theo Müller - Own work, <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=837159" target="_blank">CC BY-SA 2.5</a>
</div>I was excited to read about Singapore's top ranking in the Pisa (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programme_for_International_Student_Assessment" target="_blank">Programme for International Student Assessment</a>) tests and the perfect score of our IB (International Baccalaureate) achievers.We should be proud of what we have achieved in such a short time as a country. Our position among the best today in educational terms is the result of the hard work and leadership of the Singapore Government and teachers. There are not many things from Singapore that…

By Theo Müller - Own work, CC BY-SA 2.5
I was excited to read about Singapore's top ranking in the Pisa (Programme for International Student Assessment) tests and the perfect score of our IB (International Baccalaureate) achievers.We should be proud of what we have achieved in such a short time as a country. Our position among the best today in educational terms is the result of the hard work and leadership of the Singapore Government and teachers. There are not many things from Singapore that…

Singapore's Education System Must Embrace the Frontier Beyond Academic Achievement

Freelance Research Analyst

Tay Hock Meng

Developers managed to sell 384 new units, excluding executive condominiums (ECs) in December 2015, compared to 759 units in November 2015, and 230 units in December 2014. Including ECs, developers sold a total of 508 new units in December 2015, compared to 945 new units in November 2015, and 406 new units in December 2014. The December 2015 results brings the total number of new private residential units sold by developers to around 7,460 to 7,490 in 2015, about 2% higher than 2014 (Comprehensive property sales results for 4Q and whole of 2015  is scheduled to be released by the government on January 22, 2016).

Developers managed to sell 384 new units, excluding executive condominiums (ECs) in December 2015, compared to 759 units in November 2015, and 230 units in December 2014. Including ECs, developers sold a total of 508 new units in December 2015, compared to 945 new units in November 2015, and 406 new units in December 2014. The December 2015 results brings the total number of new private residential units sold by developers to around 7,460 to 7,490 in 2015, about 2% higher than 2014 (Comprehensive property sales results for 4Q and whole of 2015  is scheduled to be released by the government on January 22, 2016). 

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Event-Driven

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<li>Gemlife (GLF AU) is looking to raise A$750m in a primary offering, valuing the company at A$1.58bn. The stock is expected to start trading on 3 July.</li>
<li>The Puljich family and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/thakral-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5482:1" rel="noopener">Thakral Corp (THK SP)</a> are escrowed on their shares till mid 2026 at the earliest. </li>
<li>Gemlife (GLF AU) could be added to global indexes in November and December this year, but S&amp;P/ASX 300 Index inclusion could take place only in March 2026.</li>
</ul>


Gemlife (GLF AU) is looking to raise A$750m in a primary offering, valuing the company at A$1.58bn. The stock is expected to start trading on 3 July.
The Puljich family and Thakral Corp (THK SP) are escrowed on their shares till mid 2026 at the earliest. 
Gemlife (GLF AU) could be added to global indexes in November and December this year, but S&amp;P/ASX 300 Index inclusion could take place only in March 2026.


Gemlife (GLF AU): Index Inclusions Start Later This Year

Singapore

Thakral Corporation is a diversified company primarily engaged in real estate investment across Australia, Japan, and Singapore, including the development and management of over-50s lifestyle resorts and commercial properties. The company also manages and markets beauty, fragrance, and lifestyle brands in Asia, and distributes consumer and enterprise drones. Headquartered in Singapore, the company was incorporated in 1993, building on a family business established in 1905.

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Singapore Market Roundup (07-Nov-2025): DBS hits record high; UOB falls 2.8%, OCBC still rates

DBS hits an all-time high; UOB falls 2.8%, but OCBC maintains 'buy' on it. Analysts are mixed on NetLink NBN Trust's yield; uSMART starts 'buy' on...

Singapore Market Roundup

Singapore: Top Ten Words in CFE Report Highlight the Future of Education

In the recent release of The Committee On Future Economy (CFE) Report, the Singapore government brought up a few key trends that are affecting...

Valerie Law, CFA

Singapore's Education System Must Embrace the Frontier Beyond Academic Achievement

I was excited to read about Singapore's top ranking in the Pisa (Programme for International Student Assessment) tests and the perfect score of our...

Tan Chin-Hwee

Modest Rise in New Home Sales in 2015

Developers managed to sell 384 new units, excluding executive condominiums (ECs) in December 2015, compared to 759 units in November 2015, and 230...

Tay Hock Meng

Gemlife (GLF AU): Index Inclusions Start Later This Year

Gemlife is looking to raise A$750m at a valuation of A$1.58bn. Stock starts trading on 3 July. Smallcap global index inclusions could be in Nov and...

Brian Freitas

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