The most recent update to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index (a daily ranking of the world's richest people) has seen Singaporean tech magnate Forrest Li climb to become the country's richest man, and ... ( read original story ...)
LSEG launches a Singapore unit dedicated to sustainable finance innovation
LSEG has locations in London and Singapore and its customers and partners around the globe assist in the application of strategic analysis, emerging technology, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM wins $275,000 in latest defamation suits
Singapore's high court ordered two news bloggers to pay Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong a combined S$370,000 ($275,113) in damages on Wednesday, over an article about the status of the home of his late ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fintech firm Fomo Pay secures three new licenses from MAS
Fomo Pay now holds four out of the seven key regulated activities under Singapore’s payment services act licensing framework. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s work pass tightening may push up business costs; balance needed to draw skilled talent
Business leaders, experts said if cut-offs are raised too high it will be perceived by multinationals as a tax on foreign talent.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
COMMENT: Race relations in Singapore – softly, softly approach won’t work
Implementing the workplace discrimination would lessen misperceptions about race among Singaporeans, media industry veteran PN Balji argued. ( read original story ...)
Vaccinated Singapore eases into reopening as other nations watch for lessons
Vaccinated Singapore eases into reopening as other nations watch for lessons ... ( read original story ...)
Private-sector economists raise Singapore’s 2021 growth forecast to 6.6%: MAS survey
The prospect of reopening borders to international travel was the main driver for optimism.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
China port closures to delay Christmas shipments, stall electronics production in Singapore
If you celebrate Christmas, you may want to start gift shopping for the season now.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Vijaya Diagnostic IPO: Anchor investors pump in Rs 566 crore, Goldman Sachs, CLSA, others buy stake
Vijaya Diagnostic Centre has raised Rs 566.12 crore from 29 anchor investors ahead of its IPO (initial public offering). ( read original story ...)
EXCLUSIVE Singapore Exchange to roll out easier rules for SPAC listings -sources
Singapore Exchange is in advanced stages on unveiling new guidelines that will make it easier for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) to list in the city-state after receiving market ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore based Zipmex, a Digital Assets Platform, Secures $41M via Series B
Singapore-based Zipmex, a digital assets platform, has secured $41 million through a Series B round which was led by Bank of Ayudhya’s VC division, Krungsri Finnovate. Zipmex‘s latest investment round ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Singapore names new global head of Investment Advisory Solutions
Vivienne Chia will bring with her over 20 years of experience. The Bank of Singapore has appointed Vivienne Chia as its Global Head of Investment Advisory Solutions. Chia will be replacing Fidelis ... ( read original story ...)
Olam secures $7 billion in loans as restructuring plan advances
The three facilities comprise a US$1.2b three-year term loan and two 18-month bridge loan facilities of US$2b each.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Best Credit Card Promotions (September 2021): Apple AirPods Pros, Sony Earbuds & Samsung Tablets
I have to admit, I absolutely love credit card promotions. These days, banks offering the best credit cards in Singapore compete so hard for new customers that they practically rain Apple AirPods... ( read original story ...)
7 Best Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore (September 2021) — DBS, CIMB & More
Fixed deposit (sometimes called time deposit) accounts are low-risk investments that earn you interest over a fixed commitment period. You don’t need to do anything to earn this interest, just park ... ( read original story ...)