StanChart’s 2Q26 earnings softened sequentially but remained resilient, while strong liquidity, capital and stable asset quality continue to support its bonds.

We assessed Frasers Property Treasury’s tender offer and recommend investors to hold the existing notes to maturity rather than participating in the tender.

We review Alibaba's 1QFY27 results (ending June 30, 2026) and provide our updated view on its USD-denominated bonds.

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust is planning to issue new SGD 5-year senior green notes with an initial price guidance ("IPG") of 2.90% area. Here is our quick take on this new issue.

Walmart’s strong core earnings, improving debt-servicing capacity and resilient cash flows continue to underpin its high-quality credit profile, even as its bonds remain fairly priced.

We identify suitable cash-management solutions based on when investors may need their money, from immediate liquidity to higher-return cash-plus strategies.

A defined 70/30 equity-sukuk mandate and a lower expense ratio have helped this new Islamic fund outpace the platform's only comparable peer since inception.

The combination of BOJ policy normalisation, stronger earnings and corporate governance reform is creating a favourable backdrop for rising dividends and shareholder distributions.

PineBridge combines lifecycle analysis with Valuation, Quality and Sentiment signals to pursue alpha across market conditions without materially straying from the S&P 500.

M&G (Lux) Asian Fund takes a high-conviction, bottom-up approach to uncovering mispriced businesses across Asia. This approach becomes increasingly valuable when market gains become concentrated in a single dominant theme, helping investors uncover opportunities beyond the crowded trades.

Japan equities are seeing the highest inflows in 20 years. Improving economic fundamentals aside, the positive sentiment is being fuelled by cyclical tailwinds and structural reforms that are still in play. Despite the strong rally to date, the Eastspring Japan equity team believes that there is more room for upside.

Japan’s companies are among some of the most cash rich, globally. Equally, some of the most attractive developed market valuations are to be found in Japan. Investors willing to look beyond the economic headlines will discover a market of stocks that is attractive on many fronts.

Inflation has dominated front pages in recent months, with headline consumer price increases in the US reaching 40-year highs. While we don’t expect global inflation rates to remain at these record-breaking levels, we see several medium to long-term factors that should continue to place upward pressure on inflation.

The direct impact of the war in Ukraine seems to have been priced in for now, and equity markets had another relatively strong week. However, we are still cautious due to our expectations of slower growth as a result of high inflation, tightening financial conditions, and the squeeze on consumers.

CSE Global’s earnings fell in 1H26 despite record revenue, as project mix, start-up costs and higher financing expenses weighed on margins. We retain our BUY rating as the AWS ramp-up and expanding data centre pipeline support a recovery in earnings growth beyond 2026.

ISOTeam's FY2026 results came in below our forecasts on revenue and earnings, as the timing of project completions pushed a larger share of R&R, A&A and C&P billings beyond the financial year. Gross margin nonetheless expanded to a multi-year high on dormitory-driven cost savings, and the Board raised the final dividend despite the shortfall. We maintain our HOLD rating with a lower target price of SGD 0.072.

As capital pours into AI infrastructure, chipmakers need advanced manufacturing equipment to turn that spending into capacity. Lam Research supplies the deposition, etch and clean technologies at the heart of that process, giving it direct exposure to the AI build-out.

It's been a noisy year for markets, but the numbers tell a clean story. As of 21 August 2026, all 10 MAPS portfolios, across both Growth and Income, beat their benchmarks year-to-date and over the past 12 months. We haven't changed a single allocation since April. The positioning has simply been left to work.

Markets sold off yesterday (23 June 2026), and we know many of you are concerned. South Korea’s KOSPI plunged nearly 10%, with circuit breakers triggered twice, and our VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) fell sharply in sympathy with the broader semiconductor selloff. After SMH returned more than 140% over the past year, moves like this come with the territory. What matters is whether the long-term growth story has changed, and we don’t think it has.

When Apple says something has become “unavoidable,” the world pays attention. This week, CEO Tim Cook confirmed to the Wall Street Journal that the company will raise prices on its devices to offset surging memory chip costs. This tells you everything you need to know about the state of the global memory market, and why our conviction in the Global X Asia Semiconductor ETF has only deepened since we added it to your MAPS portfolios in April.

Markets have been volatile in 2026. Yet through all of it, your MAPS portfolios have delivered. Our Growth portfolios have returned as much as 9.2% year-to-date and up to 31.9% over the past 12 months, beating their benchmarks across every risk profile. These are not lucky outcomes. They are the product of deliberate positioning, active management, and the discipline to stay invested when others are tempted to panic. If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, this is what you've been missing.

War in the Middle East. Oil above USD 110. A steep selloff in software stocks. 1Q26 threw a lot at investors, and yet our MAPS portfolios held their ground. Read on to learn how your portfolios performed, what drove returns, the changes we made in April, and how we have positioned your portfolios for what comes next.

If you've recently heard about Indexed Universal Life (IUL) insurance but aren't sure how it works, this guide is for you. Learn the fundamentals of an IUL, including how interest is credited, how your cash value grows, the role of floor rates, participation rates and cap rates, policy allocations, and the fees and charges you should understand before considering an IUL.

Not everyone is suited for an IUL. Before committing to a long-term policy, it is important to understand how IULs compare with term life insurance, whole life insurance, and the Buy Term and Invest the Rest (BTIR) strategy. In part 2 of this series, we explore who an IUL may be suitable for, who it may not be suitable for, and the key questions to ask before deciding.

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Many Singaporeans confuse Shield Plans with Critical Illness insurance, but each protects against a different financial risk. Learn how these two coverages work together, when each comes into play, and why having both can provide more comprehensive financial protection during a serious illness.

If you are unsure about how insurer credit ratings affect you, you are not alone. Already have a policy with a Singapore insurer? Find out what these ratings mean for you, and what to look out for when purchasing insurance coverage.

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