SINGAPORE] Allocations to Singapore dollar assets through discretionary mandates at Bank of Singapore doubled year on year in 2025, as wealthy investors sought to hedge against US dollar exposure ...
Singapore’s dead bird hotline received record 650 reports last year
A hotline dedicated to receiving reports on dead birds in Singapore recorded around 650 reports last year — its largest number yet and an increase of more than five-fold as compared with 2020. The ...
Event organisers in Singapore say 2026 calendar filling up fast
Event organisers in Singapore say the calendar for 2026 is filling up fast, with some already being booked as far as two years in advance. This, after a blockbuster year in 2025, which saw nearly 30 ...
HSBC Life adapts to longevity, retirement trends
HSBC Life Singapore has launched an indexed universal life (IUL) plan designed to provide lifetime income, wealth accumulation, and protection across different life stages.
Singapore stocks gain more ground amid mixed regional showing; STI up 1.3%
Singapore stocks closed higher, with the Straits Times Index gaining 1.3%, as local banks rose and regional markets showed mixed performance. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
US dollar slide sharpens case for Singapore equities, says OCBC research head
Reits stand out as they offer good dividend yields with a cushion of at least 5 to 6% Read more at The Business Times.
‘Achievable’ for STI to hit 5,000 points: OCBC’s Carmen Lee
With the Straits Times Index (STI) crossing 4,700 points to a new all-time-high, hitting the 5,000 mark is a “very achievable level” for the benchmark index, says Carmen Lee, head of equity research ...
OCBC Stock Shows Quiet Strength as Investors Eye Dividends
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd (OCBC) has recently demonstrated resilience in a turbulent global banking environment, prompting investors to consider its potential for sustained growth. This article ...
Singdollar could continue to strengthen against regional currencies in 2026: OCBC chief economist
MAS is unlikely to change its monetary policy stance amid low inflation, OCBC's Selena Ling said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
STI could hit 5,000 points by end-2026 as analysts eye continued momentum
[SINGAPORE] The Straits Times Index (STI) could breach the 5,000-point mark by the end of 2026, driven by policy tailwinds, recovering earnings and a revitalised initial public offering (IPO) market.
Singapore sentences British national to more than 6 years in Wirecard case
James Wardhana, an Indonesian who was the international finance process manager of Wirecard Asia, was sentenced to 21 months and Chai Ai Lim, a Singaporean who was the head of finance at Wirecard Asia ...
DBS leads as Singapore investment banking fees hit 4-year high in 2025 amid M&A rebound
The bank was the top performer with an 8.4 per cent share of the total fee pool. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
StanChart names GPB group market head in Singapore
London-headquartered bank Standard Chartered has named Hu Hong as its global private bank ( GPB ) group market head in Singapore, a role in which he will focus on building and growing a new Greater ...
Singapore dollar strengthens slightly amid Fed rate-cut expectations
The Singapore dollar strengthened slightly against the U.S. dollar amid expectations for Fed rate cuts, which typically reduce the appeal of U.S. fixed-income assets.
New developments in Singapore’s Downtown: parks, water sports facilities, housing, retail and more
One key highlight to look forward to within this year is the new Passion Wave Outpost @ Bayfront, with community sports offerings including kayaking, pedal boating, and dragon boating. Nearby, the NS ...
Singapore’s Quantum Ambitions Accelerate as Homegrown Company Aires Applied Quantum Technology Advances Region’s First PQC and Quantum Technology Patents
Singapore’s Quantum Ambitions Accelerate as Homegrown Company Aires Applied Quantum Technology Advances Region’s First PQC and Quantum Technology Patents ...