With the change in administration in the US, Charles Schwab advises long-term investors to ignore the noise surrounding the political landscape and maintain focus on their goals and financial plans, ...
Clifford Capital launches asset management unit
Singapore-based Clifford Capital expands its reach with a new asset management arm and names chief investment officer.
Best Credit Card Promotions in Singapore (Jan 2025): Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB, and More
This January, sign up for a credit card and you could walk away with an all-new Porsche Taycan! Not to mention welcome gifts like 5,040 SmartPoints worth an Apple iPad Wi-Fi, 9th Generation (worth ...
OCBC launches customised tokenised bonds based on the client’s desired tenor and yield
Local peers DBS and UOB have also made headway in tokenised bonds and other assets. DBS in May 2021 issued a tokenised bond as its digital exchange’s first security token offering, while UOB in June ...
Global crackdowns target crypto scams and AI deepfake fraud
A week into 2025, police authorities from various jurisdictions have independently apprehended fraudsters running varied cryptocurrency-related schemes targeting hundreds of potential victims. On Jan.
Singapore shares close higher on Monday; STI up 0.5%
SINGAPORE - Singapore stocks ended higher on Jan 6 despite declines across the region amid the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance. The Straits Times Index rose 0.5 per cent or 20.01 points to 3,821.84.
Interest rising among firms seeking to enter Johor-Singapore SEZ ahead of deal signing
Singapore companies in the food manufacturing and logistics space said the special economic zone will help them save costs and access new markets.
Singapore banks see rise in mortgage refinancing after rate cuts in 2024
There was a notable increase in such applications between September and November last year, said an expert. Read more at straitstimes.com.
DBS remains ‘neutral’ on Singapore stocks with 2025 STI target of 3,950 points
Analysts’ top picks are ST Engineering, DFI Retail and Seatrium as they recommend investors position for ‘resilience’ and ‘growth’ in ‘volatile’ 2025.
Budget 2025: Singapore’s manufacturing sector is at a “significant turning point”: SMF
SINGAPORE - The manufacturing sector is at a “significant turning point”, and Budget 2025 should help enhance Singapore’s competitiveness in the global arena. The Singapore Manufacturing Federation’s ...
Trader who made billions in 2008 returns to bet on Asia-Pacific market swings
Former trader at Singapore hedge fund seeks US$250 million to bet on market volatility, corporate failures in Asia-Pacific.
Singapore records $43m IPO proceeds in 2024
Singapore recorded a total of $42.9m (US$31.4m) in initial public offering ( IPO) proceeds in 2024, according to an Ernst & Young (EY) report.
Singapore Faces Risk of New Property Curbs, Morgan Stanley Says
A spike in housing prices, partly brought on by speculative buying, could prompt the government to issue more cooling measures, according to a Morgan Stanley research report.
Jail for Singapore man who sexually exploited two young boys, made one blow kiss at camera
SINGAPORE: A man who inappropriately touched two young boys, aged eight and 11, on separate occasions has been sentenced to two years and eight months’ jail.
DBS Reports Rising Popularity of Digital Ang Baos Among Singaporeans
Digital Ang Baos are gaining popularity in Singapore, with DBS reporting a doubling of customers using their digital gifting services in 2024.
DBS keeps ‘buy’ on GVT, raises TP to $1.04 from 70 cents on stronger front-end opportunities
DBS' Tan and Ling note that notwithstanding near-term volatility, the semiconductor industry is well poised for growth, owing to the push towards digitalisation.