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SGX companies must have a dividend policy from 2027 — what does that mean for investors?
The new SGX dividend policy 2027 rule makes Mainboard and Catalist issuers state their approach and explain departures. It improves transparency—but does not guarantee a payout.
Make sense of it →Oil pulled back after the Saudi pipeline restart. Is SIA suddenly safe?
Saudi Arabia restarted its East-West Pipeline at a reduced rate and Brent eased towards US$97. Here is why contracts, hedges and financing still matter for SGX investors.
Make sense of it →SBS Transit joins SGX’s Next 50 indices—what does it mean for shareholders?
SBS Transit will replace GuocoLand in two SGX mid-cap indices. The change may raise its visibility, but it does not alter the transport operator’s earnings or guarantee automatic fund buying.
Make sense of it →The Fed raised rates. Is that automatically good for DBS, OCBC and UOB?
Higher loan yields can help Singapore banks, but deposit costs, weaker borrowing demand and credit stress can absorb the benefit. Here are the numbers to watch.
Make sense of it →The Fed raised rates. What does that mean for your S-REITs?
The Fed raised its target range by 25 basis points on 16 September 2026. Here is how higher rates could affect S-REIT borrowing costs, yields, unit prices and DPU.
Make sense of it →Still own Singtel Special Discounted Shares (SDS) bought through CPF?
Singtel Special Discounted Shares (SDS)—also known as ST “A” or ST2 shares—are moving from CPF Board to holders’ own CDP accounts. Here is what changes and what stays the same.
Make sense of it →Keppel DC REIT is buying two Japan data centres—good deal or dilution for unitholders?
Keppel DC REIT’s latest data centre deal adds two fully occupied Tokyo assets. Here is what the acquisition, private placement and advance distribution mean for ordinary unitholders.
Make sense of it →Sembcorp moved from MSCI Singapore Standard to MSCI Singapore Small Cap
Sembcorp moved between two MSCI Singapore size segments. Here is what index funds may do—and what the change says about the actual business.
Make sense of it →Your REIT wants more money. Should you subscribe?
A discounted offer can look like a bargain. Here is how to check dilution, DPU and what the REIT will do with your money.
Make sense of it →DBS needs too much cash for one lot? That changes on 5 October
From 5 October, 11 higher-priced SGX stocks will trade in lots of 10. Here is what becomes easier—and what investors still need to check.
Make sense of it →The dividend is announced. When does the money actually become yours?
XD, record date and payment date sound like paperwork—until one wrong day costs you the payout. Here is the timeline in plain English.
Make sense of it →How to read an SGX results announcement without getting buried
Skip the glossy headline. In ten focused minutes, you can find what changed, whether cash followed profit and what management is worried about.
Make sense of it →That 7% REIT yield looks tempting. What is it hiding?
A high yield can be an opportunity—or the market’s warning label. Use these clues before calling a REIT cheap.
Make sense of it →Singtel Dividend 2026: 10.3¢, XD Date, Payment Date & Calculator
Singtel’s FY2026 final dividend was 10.3¢ per eligible share: a 7.0¢ core dividend plus a 3.3¢ value-realisation dividend. The shares traded ex-dividend on 31 July 2026 and payment was made on 19 August 2026.
Make sense of it →DBS Dividend 2026: Amount, XD Date, Payment Date & Calculator
DBS declared 81¢ per eligible share for 2Q26: 66¢ interim dividend plus a 15¢ capital return. The shares traded ex-dividend on 14 August 2026, and payment was made on or about 25 August 2026.
Make sense of it →Genting Singapore results: look past the casino headline
One lucky or unlucky gaming quarter can distort the story. A better reading separates visitor demand, resort spending, cash and the cost of the next growth phase.
Make sense of it →CPF, SRS or cash through CDP? Choose the account before the investment
The same SGX counter can behave very differently depending on which pool of money buys it. Here is a practical map of the trade-offs.
Make sense of it →DBS, OCBC or UOB results: the five numbers that tell the real story
Bank earnings can look like alphabet soup. NIM, credit costs and CET1 become much easier when you know the question each number answers.
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