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My name is Jun Yuan, and I am the owner of The Singaporean Investor. I am a full-time retail investor and trader since April 2017, and in this website, I'd be sharing with you my personal analyses of Singapore-listed companies, along with advices relating to investing, as well as trading.

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Understanding UOB’s Allowance Surge, and What it Means for Dividends: Responses from the Investors Relations

United Overseas Bank Limited (SGX: U11), or UOB, released its business update for 3Q and 9M FY2025 yesterday (06 November). A key point of concern was the sharp increase in allowances for credit and other losses, which led to a 72.5% year-on-year decline in net profit attributable to shareholders for the quarter. To gain further clarity, I reached out to the bank’s Investor Relations team regarding the factors behind the allowance spike and its implications for the final dividend payout (particularly how it will be computed). In this post, I’ll be sharing their responses…

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Key Takeaways for Investors from OCBC’s 3Q and 9M FY2025 Business Update

Formed in 1932 from the merger of 3 local banks, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (SGX: O39), or OCBC, is Singapore’s longest established bank. Today, its banking network spans over 400 branches and representative offices in 19 countries and regions, with its core markets in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Greater China. This morning (07 November), OCBC released its business update for the 3rd quarter and for the first 9 months of FY2025 ended 30 September, and in this post, you’ll find my review of its latest financial figures and key financial ratios…

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My Analysis of United Overseas Bank Limited’s 3Q and 9M FY2025 Business Update

With a global network of more than 470 offices in 19 countries in the Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America, United Overseas Bank (SGX: U11), or UOB, is ranked as one of the leading banks in Asia. On top of that, the Singapore-headquartered bank also received a high credit rating by the top credit rating agencies in the world. In this post, you’ll find my review of UOB’s latest 3Q and 9M FY2025 business update in terms of its latest financial figures and key financial ratios…

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How Did DBS Group Holdings Limited Fare in 3Q and 9M FY2025?

Headquartered in Singapore, DBS Group Holdings Limited (SGX: D05), or DBS for short, is not only the country’s largest bank, but also Southeast Asia’s largest (by assets). Currently, the bank has a business presence in a total of 19 markets, with its focus in Greater China, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. This morning (06 November), DBS released its 3Q &9M FY2025 business update, and in this post, you’ll find my review of its latest set of financial figures, key financial ratios, and dividend payout to shareholders…

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What Should Investors Know from CapitaLand Ascendas REIT’s 3Q and 9M FY2025 Business Updates

Singapore’s first and largest business space and industrial REIT, CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (SGX: A17U), or CLAR for short, has an investment focus on technology and logistics properties in developed markets. Currently, its portfolio comprises 228 properties in Singapore, the United States, Australia, as well as in the United Kingdom/Europe, valued at S$17.7 billion. Last Friday (31 October), CLAR released its business update for the 3rd quarter, as well as for the first 9 months of FY2025, and in this post, you’ll find my review of its latest portfolio occupancy and debt profile…

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Key Takeaways from CapitaLand India Trust’s 3Q and 9M FY2025 Business Update

CapitaLand India Trust (SGX: CY6U), or CLINT for short, invests primarily in business space properties (including completed assets, land acquisitions, and ongoing developments intended for such use) in key cities in India. Currently, its portfolio comprises of 10 IT business parks, 3 industrial facilities, 1 logistics park, and 4 data centre developments with a total value of S$3.7 billion. Last Friday (31 October) morning, CLINT released its business update for the 3rd quarter, as well as for the first 9 months of FY2025, and in this post, you’ll find my review of its latest financial figures, portfolio occupancy and debt profile…

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Mapletree Industrial Trust’s 2Q and 1H FY2025/26 Results: A Review of its Financial Figures, Portfolio Occupancy and Debt Profile, and Distribution Payout

Mapletree Industrial Trust (SGX: ME8U), or MIT, has an investment focus on industrial and data centre properties. Currently, its portfolio comprises 55 properties in North America, 79 properties in Singapore, and 2 properties in Japan, with a total value of S$8.5 billion. The Singapore-listed REIT have just released its results for 2Q & 1H FY2025/26 yesterday evening (29 October), and in this post, you’ll find my review of its latest financial figures, portfolio occupancy and debt profile, as well as its distribution payout to unitholders…

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A Review of Mapletree Logistics Trust’s 2Q and 1H FY2025/26 Results

Mapletree Logistics Trust (SGX: M44U), or MLT, has an investment focus in logistics properties in the Asia Pacific region. Currently, its portfolio comprises 175 properties in Singapore, Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, and Vietnam worth S$13.0 billion. Last evening (28 October), the REIT released its results for the 2nd quarter, as well as for the 1st half of the financial year ended 30 September (i.e., 1H FY2025/26), and in this post, you will find my review of its latest financial figures, portfolio occupancy and debt profile, along with its distribution payout to unitholders…

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CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust’s 3Q & 9M FY2025 Business Update: How Did Singapore’s Largest REIT Perform?

Singapore, as well as Asia’s largest REIT, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (SGX: C38U), or CICT for short, invests in retail and office properties, most of them located in the home country. As of 31 December 2024, CICT’s portfolio comprises 21 properties in Singapore, 2 in Germany, and 3 in Australia, with a total portfolio value of S$25.9 billion. This morning (28 October), the REIT released its 3rd quarter and 9M FY2025 business update, and in this post, you’ll find my review of its latest set of financial figures, along with its portfolio occupancy and debt profile…

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Suntec REIT’s 3Q FY2025 Business Update: Key Highlights for Investors

Suntec REIT (SGX: T82U) has an investment focus on commercial properties used primarily for retail or office purposes. Currently, the properties in its portfolio are located in Singapore, Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide), as well as in the United Kingdom (London). Last evening (23 October), the REIT released its business update for the 3rd quarter, as well as for the first 9 months of the financial year ended 30 September (9M FY2025), and in this post, you’ll find my review of its latest financial figures, portfolio occupancy and debt profile, as well as its distribution payout to unitholders…

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