Navigating market volatility
Despite the backdrop of continued uncertainty surrounding the Middle East peace process, elevated energy prices, and the persistent inflationary pressures faced by global central banks, risk assets continued to demonstrate remarkable resilience. Given the relatively resilient macroeconomic and earnings outlook, we are moderately constructive on equities. In fixed income, we favour high-quality issuers.
Structured Investments
As AI adoption deepens — particularly through agentic applications — inference workloads are emerging as the primary driver of AI growth, requiring continuous, low-latency and energy-efficient compute and marking a shift toward scalable, monetised deployments. This evolution supports stronger enterprise integration and aligns with improving software sector fundamentals, where AI enhances rather than displaces demand. Application-layer platforms such as ServiceNow Inc. and Autodesk Inc. stand to benefit from AI-enabled enhancements to workflows and productivity.
- ServiceNow Inc continues to demonstrate strong execution as it expands organically beyond information technology service management (ITSM) into adjacent workflows such as customer service and HR service delivery, supporting a more durable and diversified growth profile. Its leadership in ITSM has reinforced its position as a system of record for enterprise IT workflows, providing a strong foundation for further workflow expansion. The company also delivers robust profitability and free cash flow generation, enabling continued platform investment, strategic acquisitions, and shareholder returns. As enterprises increasingly prioritise workflow automation and operational efficiency, ServiceNow remains well positioned to benefit from deeper adoption and cross-selling across its platform.
- Autodesk Inc continues to execute strongly as it advances its industry cloud strategy, with growing adoption of its Forma, Fusion, and Flow platforms providing further headroom for revenue expansion. The increasing complexity of construction and infrastructure projects, alongside rising government mandates for Building Information Modelling (BIM), supports sustained demand for Autodesk’s solutions and reinforces its position as a key beneficiary of digitalisation across the built environment. With its product portfolio in strong shape, Autodesk has cemented its status as the industry standard for design software, enabling it to deepen engagement with existing customers while attracting new users through an interconnected ecosystem that enhances collaboration and accelerates the flow of design data across stakeholders.
Bonds Research Highlights
Temasek Holdings Private Limited (USD)
This bond pays a coupon of 3.625% pa with maturity date on 1 August 2028. Founded in 1974, Temasek Holdings Private Limited (Temasek) is an investment holding company headquartered in Singapore. It is 100%-owned by the Government of Singapore, through the country’s Ministry of Finance. The company was established by the government for the purposes of owning and managing commercial investments on its behalf. It had total assets under management of SG$389bn (US$288bn) as at end-March 2024. Temasek is rated Aaa (Stable Outlook) by Moody’s and AAA (Stable Outlook) by S&P Global; in line with the sovereign rating for Singapore, as it is considered to be a government-related entity by both rating agencies. In that regard, both rating agencies assume a high probability of extra-ordinary government support for Temasek, in the unlikely event of need.
Research summary:
- With Temasek’s long term investment horizon, their investment approach is to ride out short-term market volatility and focus on generating sustainable returns over the long term. Temasek has generated an annualised SGD return of 5.0% over the past 10 years, 7.0% over the past 20 years and 14.0% since inception. Their cumulative net investment has totalled SG$57bn over the past 10 years.
- Liquidity is ample, with Temasek having sources of cash via divestments, dividends, distribution from funds as well as public listings. Gross cumulative divestments over the past 10 years to March 2025 amounted to SG$303bn while annual dividend was SGD11.1bn SG$11.1bn.
- Total debt due in the next 10 years only takes up 17% of the current liquidity balance, providing a significant cushion against long-term debt service obligations.
Source: OCBC Group Research. The Information is provided to you as an “Accredited Investor” (defined under the Securities and Futures Act of Singapore and the Securities and Futures (Classes of Investors) Regulations 2018). If you would like to access the full research report on this bond, please reach out to your Client Advisor.
Funds
Multi-asset Funds
Lion-Bank of Singapore CIO Supertrends Multi Asset Fund
The Lion-BOS CIO Supertrends Multi-Asset Fund is a multi-asset strategy that aims to provide income and long-term capital growth by investing in a diversified portfolio of asset classes including global equities, ETFs, global bonds, the writing of equity covered call options and other collective investment schemes. Guided by research from Bank of Singapore’s award-winning Chief Investment Office, the fund takes a rigorous research-based approach to identify quality companies within equities and fixed income with resilient business models and robust fundamentals. The fund also has distribution share classes for investors looking for dividend income.
Schroder ISF Multi-Asset Growth and Income Fund
The Schroder ISF Multi-Asset Growth and Income Fund aims to provide capital growth and income over a three-to-five-year period after fees have been deducted by investing in a diversified range of assets and markets worldwide. The fund has distribution share classes for investors looking for a combination of capital growth and income.
PIMCO Balanced Income & Growth Fund
The PIMCO Balanced Income & Growth Fund is a global multi-sector strategy that seeks to combine PIMCO’s total return investment process and philosophy with income maximisation. The portfolio construction is founded on the principle of diversification across a broad range of equity and global fixed income securities. The fund has a historical annualised dividend yield of 6.80% p.a.
Note: Past performance figures do not reflect future performance. Dividend figures are from Bloomberg, as of 29 May 2026.
Bond Funds
PIMCO GIS Income Fund
The PIMCO GIS Income Fund is designed for investors who seek steady income with a secondary goal of capital appreciation. It takes a broad-based approach to investing in income-generating bonds. The fund aims to achieve this by employing PIMCO’s best income-generating ideas across global fixed income sectors. The fund has a historical annualised dividend yield of 6.79% p.a.
Note: Past performance figures do not reflect future performance. Dividend figures are from Bloomberg, as of 29 May 2026.
M&G (Lux) Optimal Income
The M&G (Lux) Optimal Income Fund is a global bond fund that aims to provide a combination of capital growth and income to deliver a return based on exposure to optimal income streams in investment markets, while applying environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. The fund has a historical annualised dividend yield of 5.68% p.a.
Note: Past performance figures do not reflect future performance. Dividend figures are from Bloomberg, as of 29 May 2026.
Equity Funds
M&G (Lux) Asian Fund
The M&G (Lux) Asian Fund is an Asian equity fund that aims to provide combined income and capital growth that is higher than that of the Asia (ex Japan) stock market (as measured by the MSCI All Country Asia Pacific ex Japan Net Return Index) over any five-year period, while applying environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria.
Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund
The Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund is a global equity fund that aims to achieve income combined with long-term capital growth. It invests at least two-thirds of its assets in equities and equity-related securities of companies. To increase the overall level of income generated, a small portion of investments are held for short periods of time to capture regular dividends that are paid along with one-off or special dividends from companies.
Currencies
We remain neutral on the US Dollar (USD), expecting it to stay firm but rangebound. The Fed is stepping away from an easing bias as US growth remains resilient and inflation persists, supporting recent USD strength. Signals around new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s first FOMC meeting suggest a shift toward neutrality. Elevated energy prices weigh unevenly on global growth, with the US outperforming Europe and China, aided by AI-driven investment. A US-Iran deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz could weaken the USD via lower oil prices, though downside may be limited. Brent is expected near US$80/barrel by year-end. Meanwhile, the Singapore Dollar should stay supported by strong growth, rising inflation pressures, and potential MAS tightening.
This advertisement has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
This document may be translated into the Chinese language. If there is any difference between the English and Chinese versions, the English version will apply.
- Any opinions or views of third parties expressed in this document are those of the third parties identified, and do not represent views of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (“OCBC Bank”, “us”, “we” or “our”).
- This information is intended for general circulation and / or discussion purposes only. It does not consider the specific investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular person.
- Before you make an investment, please seek advice from your Relationship Manager regarding the suitability of any investment product taking into account your specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs.
- If you choose not to do so, you should consider if the investment product is suitable for you, and conduct your own assessments and due diligence on the investment product.
- We are not making an offer, solicit to buy or sell or subscribe for any security or financial instrument, enter into any transaction or participate in any trading or investment strategy with you through this document. Nothing in this document shall be deemed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell or subscribe for any security or financial instrument or to enter into any transaction or to participate in any particular trading or investment strategy.
- No representation or warranty whatsoever in respect of any information provided herein is given by OCBC Bank and it should not be relied upon as such. OCBC Bank does not undertake an obligation to update the information or to correct any inaccuracy that may become apparent at a later time. All information presented is subject to change without notice.
- OCBC Bank shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising directly or indirectly howsoever in connection with or as a result of any person acting on any information provided herein.
- Investments are subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. The information provided herein may contain projections or other forward-looking statements regarding future events or future performance of countries, assets, markets or companies. Actual events or results may differ materially. Past performance figures, predictions or projections are not necessarily indicative of future or likely performance.
- Any reference to a company, financial product or asset class is used for illustrative purposes and does not represent our recommendation in any way.
- The information in and contents of this document may not be reproduced or disseminated in whole or in part without the Bank’s written consent.
- OCBC Bank, its related companies, and their respective directors and/or employees (collectively “Related Persons”) may, or might have in the future, interests in the investment products or the issuers mentioned herein. Such interests include effecting transactions in such investment products, and providing broking, investment banking and other financial services to such issuers. OCBC Bank and its Related Persons may also be related to, and receive fees from, providers of such investment products.
- You must read the Offer Document/Indicative Term Sheet/Product Highlight Sheet before deciding whether or not to purchase the investment product, copies of which may be obtained from your relationship manager.
- Any hyperlink to any third party article, or other website or webpage (including any websites or webpages owned, operated and maintained by third parties) is for informational purposes only and for your convenience only and is not an endorsement or verification of any such article, website or webpage by OCBC Bank and should only be accessed at your own risk. OCBC Bank does not review the contents of any such articles, website or webpage, and shall not be liable to any person for the same.
Global Equities Disclaimer
- Dividend growth is not guaranteed, nor are companies in which you invest obliged to pay dividends;
- Companies may go bankrupt rendering the original investment valueless;
- Equity markets may decline in value;
- Corporate earnings and financial markets may be volatile;
- If there is no recognised market for equities, then these may be difficult to sell and accurate information about their value may be hard to obtain;
- Smaller company investments may be difficult to sell if there is little liquidity in the market for such equities and there may be substantial differences between the buying price and the selling price;
- Equities on overseas markets may involve different risks to equities issued in Singapore;
- With regards to investments in overseas companies, foreign exchange rates may move in an unfavourable direction affecting adversely the valuation of investments in base currency terms.
Foreign Currency
- Foreign currency investments or deposits are subject to inherent exchange rate fluctuation that may provide opportunities and risks. Consequently, exchange rate fluctuations may affect the value of your foreign currency investments or deposits.
- Earning on foreign currency investments or deposits may change depending on the exchange rates prevalent at the time of their maturity if you choose to convert.
- Exchange controls may apply to certain foreign currencies from time to time.
- Any pre-termination costs will be taken and deducted from your deposit directly and without notice.
Dual Currency Returns
- By buying Dual Currency Returns, you are giving us the right to repay you at a future date in a different currency from the currency in which you made your original investment, even if you would prefer not to be paid in this currency at that time. Dual Currency Returns are affected by foreign exchange rates, which may affect how much you get back from your investment. You may receive less than you originally invested.
- Foreign exchange control restrictions may apply to the foreign currencies linked to your Dual Currency Returns. As a result, we may repay your investment and interest in a different currency. You may receive less than you originally invested when the amount of this different currency is converted back to the base currency (the currency you originally invested). You may be able to get information on foreign exchange control restrictions, if any, for each foreign currency offered in relation to Dual Currency Returns, from the relevant monetary, regulatory or other governmental authorities for that currency.
- We will not end Dual Currency Returns before the maturity date (the date they are due to end). You may, however, withdraw the amount you originally invested before the maturity date. If you do this, please remember that you will have to pay any charges that apply which are calculated based on the amount of the time remaining before maturity date, as well as current market conditions relating to strike prices, foreign exchange rates and changes in the underlying foreign exchange pair. These charges may mean that you get back much less than you originally invested. Please feel free to approach your relationship manager for details of the procedures and charges that apply if you withdraw your Dual Currency Returns investment before the maturity date.
- Dual Currency Returns are not insured deposits for the purposes of the Deposit Insurance and Policy Owners’ Protection Schemes Act 2011.
Collective Investment Schemes
- A copy of the prospectus of each fund is available and may be obtained from the fund manager or any of its approved distributors. Potential investors should read the prospectus for details on the relevant fund before deciding whether to subscribe for, or purchase units in the fund.
- The value of the units in the funds and the income accruing to the units, if any, may fall or rise. Please refer to the prospectus of the relevant fund for the name of the fund manager and the investment objectives of the fund.
- Investment involves risks. Past performance figures do not reflect future performance.
- Any reference to a company, financial product or asset class is used for illustrative purposes and does not represent our recommendation in any way.
- For funds that are listed on an approved exchange, investors cannot redeem their units of those funds with the manager, or may only redeem units with the manager under certain specified conditions. The listing of the units of those funds on any approved exchange does not guarantee a liquid market for the units.
- Any indicative distribution rate may not be achieved and is not an indication, forecast, or projection of the future performance of the Fund.
Disclaimer for Bonds Research
This report is solely for information purposes and general circulation only and may not be published, circulated, reproduced or distributed in whole or in part to any other person without our prior written consent. This report should not be construed as an offer or solicitation for the subscription, purchase or sale of the securities/instruments mentioned herein or to participate in any particular trading or investment strategy. Whilst the information contained herein has been compiled from sources believed to be reliable and we have taken all reasonable care to ensure that the information contained in this report is not untrue or misleading at the time of publication, we cannot guarantee and we make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness, and you should not act on it without first independently verifying its contents. The securities/instruments mentioned in this report may not be suitable for investment by all investors. Any opinion or estimate contained in this report is subject to change without notice. This report may cover a wide range of topics and is not intended to be a comprehensive study or to provide any recommendation or advice on personal investing or financial planning. Accordingly, it should not be relied on or treated as a substitute for specific advice concerning individual situations. Please seek advice from a financial adviser regarding the suitability of any investment product taking into account your specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs before you make a commitment to purchase the investment product. In the event that you choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser, you should consider whether the investment product mentioned herein is suitable for you. There may be conflicts of interest between OCBC Bank, BOS, OSPL or other members of the OCBC Group and any of the persons or entities mentioned in this report of which OCBC Bank and its analyst(s) are not aware due to OCBC Bank’s Chinese Wall arrangement.
The information provided herein may contain projections or other forward-looking statements regarding future events or future performance of countries, assets, markets or companies. Actual events or results may differ materially. Past performance figures, predictions or projections are not necessarily indicative of future or likely performance. The Information is provided to you as an “Accredited Investor” (defined under the Securities and Futures Act of Singapore and the Securities and Futures (Classes of Investors) Regulations 2018).
Cross-Border Marketing Disclaimers
OCBC Bank's cross border marketing disclaimers relevant for your country of residence.
Any opinions or views of third parties expressed in this document are those of the third parties identified, and do not represent views of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (“OCBC Bank”, “us”, “we” or “our”).





