In a world of low interest rates and stiffer banking regulations on capital, the wealth management business has become more than just a source of diversification for banks.
Not mandatory for most investors to seek advice for complex products like investment-linked policies
Most retail investors can now opt in or out of financial advice for complex products, with enhanced disclosures for informed decisions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Standard Chartered, Singapore Gulf Bank Deepen Cross-Border Clearing Ties
Standard Chartered, Singapore Gulf Bank Deepen Cross-Border Clearing Ties. Standard Chartered forges clearing relationship with Singapore Gulf Bank to smooth ME-Asia paymentsStandard Chartered has est ...
Singapore Airlines defends its decision to invest in loss-making Air India: ‘We know the market and how difficult it feels’
SIA reported a 57.4% drop in FY2025 net income to $927 million. Profits were partially eroded by losses from the airline's investment in Air India.
Singapore to form National AI Council, expands tax breaks to ease AI adoption
Singapore has unveiled a raft of initiatives in its latest budget, including the formation of a National AI Council and fiscal incentives, to pave the way for broader adoption of artificial ...
HSBC drags feet on US$4 bil private credit investment effort
HSBC conducted a review of the US$400 million provision and is updating its risk appetite, chairman Brendan Nelson said at the bank’s annual general meeting earlier this month.
Four foreigners caught moving cash exceeding S$20,000 into Singapore; 43 held for tax, duties evasion at checkpoints
SINGAPORE: Four foreigners were caught moving cash exceeding S$20,000 into Singapore during a week-long enforcement operation, the authorities said on Friday (May 15).
K-pop clash: Babymonster and Le Sserafim line up Singapore shows on Nov 28
Babymonster at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, Le Sserafim to be announced – ticketing details for both have yet to be released.
Singapore to deny VEP applications, renewals for foreign-registered vehicles with outstanding fines from Nov 2
This applies to foreign-registered vehicles with outstanding fines for traffic, parking or vehicular emissions offences committed in Singapore.
Singapore court grants winding up bids for 3 entities linked to 1MDB scandal, liquidators say
The Singapore High Court has granted winding up applications filed for three entities incorporated in the British Virgin Islands and linked to the multibillion-dollar scandal at Malaysian state fund ...
Singapore Airlines investment in Air India is a long game : CEO Goh Choon Phong
Singapore Airlines CEO emphasizes long-term commitment to Air India despite recent profit decline and challenges impacting performance.
GIC-backed JustCo aims to raise $100 mil from IPO to fund expansions
GIC-backed co-working operator JustCo is seeking to raise gross proceeds of $100 million and net proceeds of $92.2 million at 94 cents per share in an initial public offering (IPO) on SGX.
Meet the biggest winners of Bursa’s IPO boom
What do Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC, the husband-and-wife team behind 99 Speed Mart, the founding brothers of Mr DIY, and private equity firm Creador have in common?
PropertyLimBrothers’ Adrian Lim leads 36-agent team to join another Singapore agency after fellow co-founder’s alleged cheating scandal
Adrian Lim, co-founder of Singapore-based PropertyLimBrothers, will lead a team of 36 salespeople to join another real estate agency, four months after an alleged cheating scandal involving fellow ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s OCBC to add 30-50 Hong Kong-based relationship managers in 2026
By Selena Li HONG KONG, May 15 (Reuters) - Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp, Singapore's second-largest bank, plans to add 30 to 50 relationship managers in Hong Kong in 2026, a more than 30% increase, as ...
OCBC Hong Kong to lift RM headcount by 30% as revenue heads for double-digit growth
The franchise is ‘most likely’ able to meet its target of becoming a top-10 bank in Hong Kong by 2030, says Greater China head Read more at The Business Times.