DBS Bank has raised its sustainable finance target for 2024 to $50 billion - well above its previous $20 billion target for the same year.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
DBS Bank raises sustainable finance target to S$50 bil by 2024
DBS Bank has raised its sustainable finance target to S$50 billion by 2024, in a bid to help customers incorporate sustainable business practices into their overall business strategy.As more companies ... ( read original story ...)
Bids for shares of TikTok rival Kuaishou reach triple of IPO price
Retail investors in Hong Kong are bidding for shares of Chinese short-video platform Kuaishou Technology at a premium of as much as 266% ahead of its market debut on Friday, underscoring the enormous ... ( read original story ...)
Google Billionaire Sergey Brin Opens Family Office In Singapore
The family office of Google cofounder Sergey Brin has expanded to Singapore. As first reported by Bloomberg News, documents filed to the corporate regulator on behalf of Bayshore Global Management, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore banks well placed to realise MAS’ green finance goals
Singapore financial institutions have established good ESG (environment, social and governance) oversight.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
DBS raises sustainable finance target to $50 billion by 2024
This is more than twice the bank's previous $20 billion target for the same year.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
The rise of embedded finance: It’s the end of fintech (as we know it)
Non-finance brands embedding financial services within their existing offerings is already happening. For example, Uber is launching a banking product built specifically for their drivers. Ant ... ( read original story ...)
The 4 most exclusive credit cards in Singapore
As mythical as a unicorn sighting, here are the four most exclusive credit cards in Singapore. Opinions expressed reflect the view of the writer (this is his story).The Singapore credit card market ... ( read original story ...)
Financial Service Roles in Singapore as the Job Market Begins to Rebuild
Like many countries across the globe 2021 and the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine brings hope for many careers in the financial and banking services. National Trades Union Congress secretary-general ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC mulls moving top executives to Hong Kong or Singapore to strengthen Asia push
HSBC Holdings is considering relocating a handful of senior executives from London to Hong Kong or Singapore as Europe's largest lender bets its future on Asia.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
News analysis: S’pore banks well placed to realise MAS’ green finance goals
Singapore financial institutions have established good ESG (environment, social and governance) oversight and should have no problem adhering to official rules on identification and classification of ... ( read original story ...)
DBS to Double Recruitment of Financial Planning Advisors in 2021; Introduces Industry-First Insurance Consultant Role
The bank aims to hire more than 650 wealth planning managers and insurance consultants by end-2021. The insurance consultant role by DBS is newly created and is supported by financial planning ... ( read original story ...)
RCEP could drive more foreign direct investment into Asean this year, says UOB report
THE Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) could provide the next impetus for growth in Asean, which attracted about one third less foreign direct investment (FDI) on the back of the Covid ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Considers Moving Top Executives to Asia to Strengthen Push
HSBC Holdings Plc is considering relocating a handful of senior executives from London to Hong Kong or Singapore as Europe’s largest lender bets its future on Asia. ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered Vietnam appoints Michele Wee as new CEO
Standard Chartered Bank announced the appointment of Michele Wee as CEO for Vietnam, effective from February . ( read original story ...)
Financial planning tips for newly married couples in Singapore
When you say, “I do,” you’re saying yes to a lifetime of commitment in sickness and health and also for richer or poorer. Managing money as a married couple differs from when you were single. When you ... ( read original story ...)