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‘Do I look like a gangster to you?’: Meet Singapore’s licensed debt collectors

S’pore households borrow more, with debts growing at a faster clip than assets in Q4 2025

A home loan is typically the biggest debt for a Singapore family, making up at least 70 per cent of total liabilities.
A home loan is typically the biggest debt for a Singapore family, making up at least 70 per cent of total liabilities.

Asian banks’ billions in Gulf loans at risk amid Middle East turmoil

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, the UAE’s biggest oil producer, has halted plans to market its first-ever yuan-denominated bond, which could have raised as much as 14 billion yuan (S$2.6 billion). 
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, the UAE’s biggest oil producer, has halted plans to market its first-ever yuan-denominated bond, which could have raised as much as 14 billion yuan (S$2.6 billion). 

Concerns over 100 per cent borrowing for vehicles as outstanding car loans hit 12-year high

Figures obtained by ST showed that households in Singapore had outstanding motor vehicle loans of around $12.4 billion by the end of 2025.
Figures obtained by ST showed that households in Singapore had outstanding motor vehicle loans of around $12.4 billion by the end of 2025.

Polish parliament okays EU defence loan, but president could veto

Polish President Karol Nawrocki speaks during a National Security Council meeting at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw, Poland, February 11, 2026. REUTERS/Kuba Stezycki
Polish President Karol Nawrocki speaks during a National Security Council meeting at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw, Poland, February 11, 2026. REUTERS/Kuba Stezycki

Private credit fund selling $604 million of assets at 94% value as industry worries continue

The private credit industry is reeling from worries about overspending on aAI, exposure to software investments threatened by AI and lending standards.
The private credit industry is reeling from worries about overspending on aAI, exposure to software investments threatened by AI and lending standards.

DBS issues $72m social loan to Parkway Life REIT to finance eldercare facilities in Japan

Mr Yong Yean Chau, chief executive and executive director of Parkway Trust Management Limited, said that demand for quality healthcare and aged care facilities continues to grow alongside ageing populations.
Mr Yong Yean Chau, chief executive and executive director of Parkway Trust Management Limited, said that demand for quality healthcare and aged care facilities continues to grow alongside ageing populations.

Branded Content

Faster bankers’ guarantees, stronger subcontractor support: Easing financing bottlenecks in construction

Through close dialogue with industry players, OCBC is strengthening construction financing support for the civil engineering ecosystem with tailored solutions designed to address sector-specific challenges.
Through close dialogue with industry players, OCBC is strengthening construction financing support for the civil engineering ecosystem with tailored solutions designed to address sector-specific challenges.

EU reconsidering funds for Serbia as justice laws 'eroding trust'

FILE PHOTO: The European Union (EU) flag is seen on a sunny day and blue sky at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, April 29, 2016.    REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The European Union (EU) flag is seen on a sunny day and blue sky at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, April 29, 2016.    REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/File Photo

New rule to bar green card holders from US Small Business Administration loans

United States Small Business Administration logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
United States Small Business Administration logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

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