‘Highly selective’: Singapore banks see strong AI financing demand but stay alert to debt risks

The Business Times - Nov 9, 2026

OCBC, UOB and DBS prioritise strong sponsors and reliable cash flows as concerns continue to mount over AI spending

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ANZ profit surges to $7.6b despite late home loan repayments rising
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ANZ’s bottom line benefited from cost-cutting while its asset quality remained relatively stable.

David Jones is restocking shelves ahead of Black Friday as buyers circle
Nov 8, 2026

David Jones is restocking shelves ahead of Black Friday as buyers circle

Last week’s news that the 188-year-old retailer had tipped into administration drove a “record” levels of shoppers to David Jones stores.

Why younger home buyers risk being locked in mortgage prison
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Why younger home buyers risk being locked in mortgage prison

There’s a generational gap between those who can switch banks to get a better home-loan deal, and those who cannot.

The ‘immediate warning sign’ to protect your super
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The ‘immediate warning sign’ to protect your super

The financial regulator has put firms on notice after it found some were using unlicensed marketers trying to convince customers to switch or review their super.

‘Heist’ merchants or white knights? The private equity firm that owned David Jones
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‘Heist’ merchants or white knights? The private equity firm that owned David Jones

Anchorage Capital Partners has owned more than 20 companies, with none more controversial than its tenure at Dick Smith Electronics.

Crypto’s Trump-fuelled Washington boom comes to an abrupt halt
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Crypto’s Trump-fuelled Washington boom comes to an abrupt halt

With Democrats set to control Congress following their midterm sweep, crypto faces the prospect of tougher rules and closer scrutiny.

$2b and plenty of new seats: Inside airlines’ battle for first-class supremacy
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$2b and plenty of new seats: Inside airlines’ battle for first-class supremacy

Singapore Airlines $2.26 billion cabin refit tells a much broader story about the battle to cater to the premium traveller that is playing out against the constraints of the industry and regulators.

It was the email of my dreams! From Sally Sara. Or so I thought
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House prices wouldn’t be falling so fast if Albanese was a man of his word
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House prices wouldn’t be falling so fast if Albanese was a man of his word

Imagine how a first-time buyer who bought into the 5 per cent deposit scheme feels owing 95 per cent on an asset that’s losing value thanks to the backflip on negative gearing.

Is there a future for malls without their department store anchors?
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Is there a future for malls without their department store anchors?

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