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Accounting fraud allegations “without substance”, says Noble
But the trading halt will not be lifted.
Smaller REITs hardest hit by stamp duty concession expiry
Acquisition costs will increase.
StarHub's profit down 2.4% to $370.5m in FY14
Due to lower service revenue.
Petra’s net profit slipped 17.8% to $66.1m in FY14
Blame it on the weakening rupiah.
Construction sector’s margins still squeezed despite infrastructure spending boost
Foreign worker levies to rise again in 2016 and 2017.
Iceberg unleashes second report on Noble, takes aim at “suspicious” cash flows
Its fair values are fabricated, says the report.
Chart of the Day: Analysts predict MAS will continue to ease policy based on previous behaviour
MAS will give the government enough policy room.
Daily Briefing: A lot of Singaporeans still unaware of Budget 2015; Will there be an upswing in the HDB resale market?
And find out how the MRT affects property prices.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.1%
But expect a pullback today.
CPF Investment Scheme funds trailed behind global benchmarks in 2014
CPFIS-included funds rose 7.4%.
Local banks grapple with intensifying cyclical risks
Asset quality and profitability are under pressure.
More Singaporeans downbeat about personal finances as Year of the Goat rolls in
Less than a third of households are positive about their outlook.
These stocks are the biggest winners with the generous Jubilee Budget
Transport plays and REITs should get a boost.
Genting’s share price slips on back of double-digit profit plunge
The VIPs aren’t coming back anytime soon.
Wheelock hit with $103m loss in Q4
Due to significant write-downs.
Hotel Properties’ net profit plunged 30% to $124.4m in FY14
Due to lower profits from residential condos.
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