The city-state has jumped from ninth place in 2015, overtaking the likes of China and investment fund center Luxembourg in the New Financial rankings.
HSBC, Standard Chartered weigh significant risk transfers as Asia-linked deals ramp up — Bloomberg
HSBC Holdings plc is laying the groundwork for a significant risk transfer (SRT) linked to a portfolio of Asia-Pacific loans as it ramps up use of the hedging instrument.
RI eyes 10,000-tonne rice exports to Singapore amid surplus
Economists and industry groups welcome Indonesia's plan to export rice to Singapore as a way to ease excess stocks but caution that quality upgrades and careful supply management will be key to ...
GPC to table motion on long-term transport strategy to boost Singapore’s global connectivity
The motion is the first private member's motion to be tabled by a Government Parliamentary Committee since the 2025 General Election.
Singapore firms can hire Timorese work permit holders from mid-2027 in sectors like construction
DILI: Singapore will be open to companies hiring workers from Timor-Leste in sectors like construction and marine shipyard in 2027.
Singapore Breaks into Top 5 Financial Hubs, Researchers Say
Singapore is now among the top five finance hubs in the world after steadily attracting foreign bank assets and direct investment, according to London-based think tank New Financial.Most Read from Blo ...
CitiBank Singapore warns of e-mail phishing scams
Received an e-mail from Citibank Singapore that claims your Citi Mobile Token or Digital Security is ready for activation? It may be a scam.
Thin liquidity the ‘most overlooked’ risk in Singapore’s equity reform rally: Morningstar
Billions are flowing into Singapore equities, but Morningstar flags what the headlines miss: crowded small caps, thin liquidity, and cheap passive funds quietly beating the new active ones.
Temasek-backed Foundation Healthcare’s $242m IPO sees strong demand ahead of SGX listing
Temasek-backed Foundation Healthcare's $242m IPO is oversubscribed, with strong demand ahead of its SGX listing. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore banks set for healthy lending through 2H
Analysts think Singapore banks set for healthy lending through Q2, driven by supply chain shifts after total loans rose 10.5% y-o-y in May ...
Singapore to open selected sectors to Timor-Leste workers next year: PM Wong
"This will create new opportunities for Timorese while strengthening our business and people-to-people links," says Mr Wong.
Singapore, Timor-Leste to strengthen economic ties, bilateral exchanges: PM Wong
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) and Timor Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao at the Government Palace in Dili during his official visit to Timor-Leste on July 3. - ST DILI: Singapore will ...
Singapore now among top five financial hubs, researchers say
Singapore is now among the top five finance hubs in the world after steadily attracting foreign bank assets and direct investment, according to London-based think tank New Financial.
Singapore investment bank fees rise 3.1% in H1 on M&A boom
DBS topped the investment banking fee league table in the first six months of 2026. Investment banking fees generated in Singapore rose 3.1% year-on-year (YoY) to US$418.4m in the first six months of ...
Singapore Breaks into Top Five Financial Hubs, Researchers Say
Singapore is now among the top five finance hubs in the world after steadily attracting foreign bank assets and direct investment, according to London-based think tank New Financial.
Singapore banks face rising fraud as 90% report more attacks
Most institutions say financial harm now outweighs reputational concerns in fraud planning. Singapore banks are facing a rise in fraud attempts and financial losses, as nine in 10 executives admit ...