Liquidators seeking to recover billions in misappropriated funds from Malaysias sovereign wealth fund, 1MDB, have launched legal action against Standard Chartered Bank in Singapore. The lawsuit, filed ...
KKR Launches Financial Advisory Platform in Singapore
Private-equity firm KKR has launched a new financial advisory platform in Singapore, aiming to support firms in enhancing their technology and strengthening customer management. The platform, Ascend ...
KKR starts financial advisory platform to widen choices for Singapore consumers
SINGAPORE] Global asset manager KKR has started a platform for financial advisory (FA) firms that will give customer more choices. Read more at The Business Times.
KKR-backed Ascend Asia buys finexis advisory firm in Singapore
Private equity firm KKR & Co Inc said on Monday that its Ascend Asia Financial Services Group is acquiring a financial advisory firm called finexis in Singapore.
Malaysian charged with cheating, alleged links to syndicate that operated devices to make scam calls in Singapore
SINGAPORE: A man allegedly worked with others to dupe Singapore residents into delivering undisclosed items to third parties, after believing that the Singapore Police Force was purportedly ... ( read original story ...)
S’pore Idol Hady Mirza now a property agent
Hady Mirza, 45, is now a registered property agent under Era Realty Network. In an Instagram post from Jun. 27, the winner of season two of Singapore Idol said it was a journey that was "years in the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Private Home Price Growth Slowed in Second Quarter
Singapore's private home prices grew at a slower pace in the second quarter, which may be a sign that home buyers are remaining prudent amid economic uncertainty. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong still world’s most expensive city to buy a home, beating Zurich and Singapore
Hong Kong continues to boast the world's costliest homes, edging out Zurich and Singapore despite a 20% decline in prices since 2020, a new report shows. ( read original story ...)
Three senior Mizuho FX/rates traders exit in Singapore, London
SINGAPORE] Three senior executives have left Mizuho Financial Group’s foreign-exchange and rates trading teams in Singapore and London, according to sources familiar with the matter. Read more at The ...
Liquidators seeking US$2.7 bil from Standard Chartered in lawsuit over 1MDB, FT reports
Liquidators seeking to recover funds from Malaysia’s investment fund, 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), has filed a claim for US$2.7 billion ($3.43 billion) against Standard Chartered, reported the ...
Standard Chartered hit with $2.7bn lawsuit over 1MDB scandal
Liquidators still trying to recoup billions of dollars siphoned from Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund and then laundered ...
DBS’ PayLah! Brings Back Cashback, Meal Deals and Community Events for SG60
DBS/POSB is bringing back its weekly SGD 3 cashback offer for PayLah! users at hawker stalls, wet markets and heartland shops ...
VEP full enforcement begins: Over 42,000 Singapore vehicles yet to activate tags
VEP enforcement will currently be carried out periodically at strategic locations where foreign vehicles are concentrated in Johor, before being expanded to other states.
PwC Singapore appoints 11 new partners across different practices
Singapore] PwC Singapore has named 11 new partners across its assurance, tax, deals and consulting practices, as the accounting firm responds to increasing demand for industry-focused advice and cross ...
Wealthtech Disrupts Singapore’s Investment Landscape as Digital Adoption Accelerates
Wealthtech is reshaping Singapore’s wealth management sector as both startups and incumbent financial institutions ramp up digital transformation to meet ...
Singapore police can now freeze bank accounts to protect scam victims
Singapore police now have the power to block scam-related financial transactions, as the Protection from Scams Act 2025 comes into force today, 1 July 2025.