Russia, Vietnam and Pakistan tightened crypto regulation this week. Singapore only opened a consultation, not a law.
UOB Private Bank appoints UBS’ Dominique Boer as ASEAN market head
[SINGAPORE] UOB Private Bank has appointed Dominique Boer as its regional market head for Asean, as the lender continues to build out its wealth management business across the region.
Singapore advances stablecoin rules with pickup in global adoption
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has opened a new version of its proposed stablecoin regime with the publication of the amendments to the Payment Services Act on Tuesday.
Singapore proposes 100% reserves and a ban on yields for stablecoin issuers
Regulators aim to formalize the "MAS-regulated stablecoin" label by requiring daily mark-to-market reserves, segregated custody, and mandatory wind-down plans.
Singapore Tightens New Stablecoin Rules: 100% Backing, Ban on Interest
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has today proposed a new licensing framework focused on stablecoin reserves, redemption, and user protection. The ...
Indonesia, MAS launch Indonesia-Singapore local currency transaction
By IntelliNews - Surabaya Bureau Central banks in Indonesia and Singapore have operationalised their bilateral settlement system, which highlights a step toward regional financial integration and ...
UOB Private Bank appoints Dominique Boer as ASEAN regional market head
Sept 1 (Reuters) - UOB Private Bank, the wealth management arm of Singapore-based United Overseas Bank, said on Monday it had appointed Dominique Boer as managing director and regional market head for ...
Singapore MAS proposes stablecoin regulations, public comment open until Oct 2026
Singapore MAS proposes stablecoin regulations with public comment open until October 2026. STRC hitting $100 by December 31 at 81.5% YES.
Lion Global Investors’ Kenneth Ong joins Manulife Investment Management as head of its Singapore equities platform
He replaces Chan Hock Fai, Manulife Investment Management’s previous Singapore equities head. Chan will be retiring on Dec 31.
Thai billionaire’s Frasers Property buys prime Singapore restaurant space for $138 million from Royal Holdings
The acquisition of Cuppage Terrace comes six months after the developer bought the plot behind The Centrepoint shopping complex for $308 million. With Frasers Property owning the mall and the adjacent ... ( read original story ...)
DBS raises STI year-end target to 5,850 points
While the backdrop remains conducive for Singapore equities, DBS Group Research says any further upside is likely to be earnings-driven rather than from further multiple expansion.
Singapore banks back S$6.6 billion data centre deal
Singapore’s three largest banks, DBS, OCBC and UOB, have taken prominent roles in a S$5 billion (US$3.93 billion) sustainability-linked loan backing KKR and Singtel’s acquisition of ST Telemedia ...
Why Singapore’s next productivity leap will come from redesigning work, not just digitising it
In a tighter labour market, advantage will come from how well companies simplify work, align people, process and technology, and make the workplace easier to navigate.
Singapore-Uzbekistan FTA could ‘de-risk’ market for Singapore firms: SM Lee
Singapore-Uzbekistan FTA talks aim to reduce market risks and boost trade, investment, and services opportunities between the two countries. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Singapore to ramp up focus on high-calibre research and innovation talent under new 2030 plan
"Under RIE2030, we will continue to deepen this base and broaden our talent mix — nurturing not only excellent scientists and researchers, but also innovators, entrepreneurs, and engineers who can ...
Pay and perks: How banks in Singapore compete for wealth management talent
SINGAPORE – Pay and benefits remain key battlegrounds for banks in Singapore as they vie for high-performing wealth managers with deep client books to capture a larger share of Asia’s expanding wealth ...