The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Guernsey’s Financial Services Commission were looking into the movement of assets in late 2015, months before the Channel Island adopted a global framework for the exchange of tax data. The transaction ... ( read original story ...)
3 Important Things For Investors To Know About DBS Group Holdings Ltd Now
DBS Group Holdings Ltd (SGX: D05) is Singapore’s largest bank by total assets. With US interest rates likely to rise going forward (given the fact that the Federal Reserve has signalled six rate hikes from now till end-2019), investors in Singapore are ... ( read original story ...)
OHR – OCBC’s New Home Loan Package: Is It Better Than DBS’s FHR?
Sick of playing catching with DBS’ home loan rate, OCBC has dropped their fixed deposit-linked home loan rate, the OCBC FDMR, and introduced a new OCBC Home Rate, or OHR. Yes, Singapore has yet another acronym to deal with, but in this case, it’s a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore scientists reveal origins of durian’s pungent aroma
One of nature's smelliest secrets may have been revealed, thanks to a dedicated team of durian-loving scientists in Singapore. Researchers have found an odour gene which gives the thorny fruit its notoriously pungent scent. The discovery meant the ... ( read original story ...)
Singtel First in Southeast Asia to Offer Google Pixel 2 XL Smartphone
The Pixel 2 XL, a Cat 11 4G LTE device, allows customers to experience data speeds ... Yuen Kuan Moon, CEO, Consumer Officer, Singtel We’re excited to bring the Pixel 2 XL to Singapore. It is a device that many Android fans here have been eagerly waiting ... ( read original story ...)
What’s the QFF earn for the new MEL to SCL route on LATAM?
Doubleplatinum replied to Why your new Apple Watch 3 LTE cellula... Doubleplatinum replied to Singapore Airlines (Krisflyer) Gold or... kimshep replied to Don't lose frequent flyer or hotel poi... 346 liked Outgoing passenger departure cards wil... ( read original story ...)
KVH Augments Battle-proven Inertial Tactical Navigation Solution with New Moving Map Display
The company’s global presence includes offices in Belgium, Brazil, Cyprus, Denmark, Hong Kong, India, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, the Philippines, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. ( read original story ...)
Fortinet Survey Reveals Almost Half of IT Decision Makers Believe Board Members Still Do Not Treat Cybersecurity as a Top Priority
The global survey of IT decision makers with responsibility/visibility of IT security, received 1,801 anonymized respondents across 16 countries (US, Canada, France, UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, Middle East, South Africa, Poland, Korea, Australia, Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Post office gets futuristic revamp, features state of the art technology
The new General Post Office (GPO) at SingPost centre, which was launched on October 9, now features state of the art facility. It is the largest in Singapore and will offer automated services making it the first smart post office. It will have high ... ( read original story ...)
Stanchart’s transfer of private banking assets to Singapore comes under MAS’ scrutiny
SINGAPORE - The transfer of US$1.4 billion (S$1.9 billion) of private bank client assets from the English Channel isle of Guernsey to Singapore before new tax transparency rules were introduced has come under the scrutiny of the Monetary Authority of ... ( read original story ...)
Heng Swee Keat to attend G-20 finance ministers, central bank governors meeting in Washington
SINGAPORE - Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat will be in Washington, DC, from Oct 11 to 13 to attend a meeting of Group of 20 (G-20) finance ministers and central bank governors. He will also attend the annual meetings of the World Bank Group and ... ( read original story ...)
Diamonds: A Singapore Bourse Calls Them Portfolio Must-Have
When it comes to havens, investors usually think of gold or Treasuries. Now an exchange in Singapore is starting to trade a credit card-sized package of diamonds for those seeking a shelter from global risks. While bullion trades in standard weights and ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC is hiring for its new UK headquarters. Here’s how to get a job there
“We have already attracted people from London and from markets like Germany, Hong Kong and Singapore.” HSBC is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce in Birmingham, says Andrews. “Diversity is especially important because the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s CDL bids for full control of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels
The company has in response stalled certain projects and in August reported stronger demand at its hotels in London and Singapore. Deutsche Bank and HSBC Bank acted as financial advisers to CDL, while Credit Suisse acted on behalf of M&C’s independent ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s City Developments offers to buy remaining M&C stake
Deutsche Bank and HSBC Bank are acting as financial advisers to CDL, while Credit Suisse is acting for M&C’s independent directors. Last week, CDL and its joint venture partner said they would buy a freehold residential site on Singapore’s east coast ... ( read original story ...)
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With 5 restaurants across Singapore, Poulet has established itself as a fine ... Enjoy 1-for-1 movie tickets at Cathay Cineplex Cineleisure Orchard and Downtown East with your PAssion POSB Cards on 10 Oct 17 ( read original story ...)