The strength of the banks’ performance is not really surprising, given their strong earnings and Singapore’s appeal as a safe harbour for funds. In the wake of the recent crisis in the Middle East and elsewhere, there has been a huge inflow of funds.
In all fairness, the strength of the ST index, and the banks in particular, reflects Singapore’s unique circumstance – and vigour – as a key global financial centre.
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