SINGAPORE (July 1): Homegrown insurer Singapore Life has secured a US$90 million ($121.8 million) investment from Sumitomo Life Insurance Company, one of the largest life insurers in Japan. Under the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s IPO proceeds skyrocketed 182% to $1.55b in H1 2019
The growth was boosted by the two US REITs that accounted for 96% of total funds raised. Singapore’s H1 2019 initial public offering (IPO) capital market outperformed the same period in 2018 with nine ... ( read original story ...)
First Singapore Startup Says It Will Apply for Digital Banking License
Singapore cross-border payments startup Instarem is seeking partners in the lending business as it prepares to apply for a digital banking license in the city state. The Monetary Authority of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to allow virtual banks as part of a move to open up the market
Singapore's central bank plans to issue up to five digital bank licences to suitable applicants, in a move that could deliver the biggest shake-up in two decades in a market dominated by local banks. ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Singapore private home prices unexpectedly rise to 5-yr high in Q2
SINGAPORE, July 1 (Reuters) - Singapore’s private home prices bounced to a five-year high in the second quarter after slipping in the prior two quarters in the face of property curbs, underlining the ... ( read original story ...)
Mobile column returns to NDP
A total of 171 military assets will trundle past the Padang at this year's National Day Parade (NDP) as the mobile column - a military vehicle drive-past to showcase Singapore's strength - makes its ... ( read original story ...)
15 Shares That Could Triumph Over the Singapore Stock Market in July 2019 and Beyond
If you are shopping around for stocks to buy in July, you should check out this article. Using our data provider, S&P Global Market Intelligence and the Magic Formula methodology popularised by Joel ... ( read original story ...)