Singapore News / GE 2025
MAS seeks feedback on proposals giving retail investors access to private market assets
Retail investors in Singapore may soon be able to channel funds into private market assets, which have largely been the domain of richer individuals and the likes of pension and endowment funds.
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/finance/singapore/story20250327-6080183
Singapore fund inflows surge 167% to S$7.6 billion for 2024: Morningstar
Total net inflows into Singapore-registered funds hit S$7.6 billion for 2024, a surge of 167 per cent from S$2.85 billion in 2023, according to a report by financial-services firm Morningstar on Thursday (Mar 27).
GE2025: Maximum spending in election campaign raised to S$5 per voter to account for inflation
Candidates in the upcoming general election can spend a maximum of S$5 for each registered voter, up from S$4 previously. This change is to account for inflation, the Elections Department (ELD) said on Thursday (Mar 27). The last time the limit was revised was in 2015.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ge2025-election-expenses-limit-increased-5027201
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20250327-6080371
GE2025: S’poreans can check names from March 28 in voter rolls based on new electoral boundaries
From March 28, Singaporeans who are eligible to vote in the upcoming general election can check their names in the voter rolls, which have been updated based on the new electoral boundaries. They can access the Registers of Electors either through the Elections Department (ELD) website by clicking on the “Voter Services” section, or logging in through Singpass and going to “My Profile”.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ge2025-election-expenses-limit-increased-5027201
GE2025: Why Singapore’s high-flying bureaucrats are recruited into politics
In recent weeks, top ministry officials have resigned, fuelling speculation they could be fielded as potential candidates for the ruling People’s Action Party in the 2025 General Election.
Business News
Keppel eyes better market valuation as it sheds ‘conglomerate discount’
From AI to ESG: Keppel CEO Loh Chin Hua’s take on the big trends
Global asset manager Keppel is eyeing a better valuation from the market, as the company sheds the “conglomerate discount” with its ongoing transformation, said chief executive Loh Chin Hua. “Keppel is no longer ascribed a conglomerate discount by most analysts covering us.
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/ai-esg-keppel-ceo-loh-chin-huas-take-big-trends
KIT trustee-manager director to step down on Apr 15
The manager of Keppel Infrastructure Trust (KIT) announced that non-executive, independent director Mark Yeo will step down from his position immediately after its upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) on Apr 15.
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/kit-trustee-manager-director-step-down-apr-15
Paragon Reit unitholders to vote on proposed privatisation on Apr 22
Unitholders will vote on the proposed privatisation of Paragon Reit in an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) and scheme meeting on Apr 22, the board said in a bourse filing on Thursday (Mar 27). If approved, unitholders will receive S$0.98 per unit from the offeror Times Properties.
Other News
Over 50.3 million travellers have used QR codes to clear Woodlands, Tuas checkpoints since March 2024: ICA
More than 50.3 million travellers have used QR code clearance to clear immigration without passports at Singapore’s land checkpoints since the system was rolled out in 2024.
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20250327-6080760
Travellers to Johor told to expect ‘very heavy’ checkpoint traffic over Hari Raya long weekend
Travellers to Johor over the coming Hari Raya Aidilfitri long weekend can expect “very heavy” traffic at both the Woodlands and Tuas land checkpoints, said the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on March 26.
Global Economy / Real Estate News
US economy grew 2.4% last quarter, faster than previous estimate
US Fed official warns ‘inevitable’ tariffs boost inflation
Australian PM calls general election for May 3
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/australian-pm-calls-general-election-may-3
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/australia-election-may-3-albanese-5029046
BlackRock sells Shanghai tower at 34% discount as it pulls back from China property
China pauses new deals with Li Ka-shing family after Panama ports plan
China’s industrial profits fall 0.3% in January to February
Hong Kong February home prices fall for a third month
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/hong-kong-february-home-prices-fall-third-month
Hong Kong lures investment firms Ardian, Arga seeking expansion
https://www.straitstimes.com/business/hong-kong-lures-investment-firms-ardian-arga-seeking-expansion
New World seeks HK$15.6 billion loan pledging prized Hong Kong asset
BOJ debated domestic price pressure, US risks at March meeting, summary shows
Core inflation in Japan’s capital hits 2.4%, stays above BOJ’s target
UK in ‘intensive’ talks to fend off US tariffs, Reeves says
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/uk-intensive-talks-fend-us-tariffs-reeves-says
Disclaimer & Note:
Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore (REDAS) does not warrant the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of the information and expressly disclaims liability for errors or omissions therein. The content, accuracy, and opinions expressed are not investigated, verified, monitored, nor endorsed by REDAS. Every effort is taken to ensure that all information extracted is correct at the time of dissemination.
The Daily News is issued as news gathering for the convenience and benefits of REDAS’ members only and not for mass circulation. Members are advised to exercise discretion in the use and dissemination of the information. The news links are time-sensitive and require registration of fee-based digital subscriptions.