FILE PHOTO: File photo of a Standard Chartered bank branch in Singapore Thomson Reuters NEW YORK/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Standard Chartered aims to expand its U.S. presence with a local hiring push and by bolstering its team in the country with senior staff ... ( read original story ...)
DBS, OCBC and UOB retain spots as the most valuable Singaporean brands
Following close behind were OCBC and UOB, which grew 14 per cent to US$3.64 billion ... "The 3 banks have contributed 30 per cent of the total brand value in Singapore, up from 27 per cent last year," he said. "The growth is in line with other financial ... ( read original story ...)
Citibank the first cab off the rank with RBA credit card changes
What’s more, the conversion rates from Citibank Rewards points into airline frequent flyer points are also being tweaked, with transfers switching from a 2:1 to a 2.5:1 basis with Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, and to a 3:1 ... ( read original story ...)
The Best Personal Loans in Singapore 2017
in Singapore. Are you eligible ... Who is it for: People with a DBS/POSB Credit Card or Cashline account. You will be able to get your loan processed “instantly” without providing any further income documents. How much can you get: Up to 4X your ... ( read original story ...)
Lower Open Called For Singapore Shares
(RTTNews.com) - The Singapore stock market on Monday ended the two-day winning streak in which it had collected almost 25 points or 0.7 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just beneath the 3,250-point and the market is in line for further damage on ... ( read original story ...)
Sustainable finance: Making good business out of doing good
But bleeding hearts have no place in the world of sustainable finance, according to Vineet Rai ... an annual sustainability conference held by Singapore investment firm Temasek on 5 June. “It doesn’t mean good people are bad, it’s just that business ... ( read original story ...)
What are the top ranking local brands in Singapore?
Local banks DBS, OCBC and UOB have taken the top three spots in the 2017 top 100 Singapore brands ranking released by brand valuation and strategy consultancy, Brand Finance Asia Pacific. DBS remains the most valuable Singapore brand for 2017, growing its ... ( read original story ...)
Bringing New Life to Singapore’s Life Insurance Industry
Singapore Life Pte. Ltd. (Singapore Life), announced today ... world’s leading reinsurers – Munich Re Group and Pacific Life Re Limited. Here at Fintech Finance, we work with renowned executives in the industry to provide key decision-makers globally ... ( read original story ...)
DBS : named most valuable brand in Singapore for fifth straight year
Brand value of USD 5.4 billion gives it significant lead over Singapore's No. 2 brand DBS Bank continues to be Singapore's Most Valuable Brand, according to Brand Finance's annual 'Top 100 Singapore Brands' report. With a brand value of USD 5.4 billion ... ( read original story ...)
DBS outshines rivals in terms of pre-provision operating profit
It registered the highest PPoP growth with an 8% CAGR. Out of the three big banks in Singapore, DBS reported the highest growth in terms of pre-provision operating profit (PPoP), clocking in a 3-year CAGR of 8%. This is in comparison to OCBC's 6.8 and UOB ... ( read original story ...)
“I chose Singapore commercial banking instead of IB. Here’s why”
I could have got a highly paid investment banking job in Singapore. But I decided on a commercial banking career instead. http://news.efinancialcareers.com/sg-en/286523/singapore-bank-application-advice/ I began to plan my career when I was a student at a ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Active government oversight has reduced Singapore’s income inequality
Singapore's income inequality seems to have improved over the past 17 years. But this is largely a product of government intervention in the form of taxes and transfers, argues OCBC's Selena Ling. Economic data tells us that Singapore’s income inequality ... ( read original story ...)
DBS, OCBC, UOB again sweep top three spots as Singapore’s most valuable brands
SINGAPORE - DBS, with US$5.4 billion (S$7.5 billion) brand value, held on to top place as Singapore's most valuable brand for the fifth year running, according to an annual ranking by consultancy Brand Finance. OCBC and UOB again finished second and third ... ( read original story ...)
POSB Invest-Saver – Actual experience
Dividends earned on Nikko AM STI ETF will be credited in CASH to your POSB account. Distribution is credited semi-annually. ABF Singapore Bond Index Fund This fixed income fund is also managed by Nikko Asset Management (Nikko AM). We decided to put in $100 ... ( read original story ...)
The Best Personal Loan in Singapore 2017
in Singapore. Are you eligible ... Who is it for: People with a DBS/POSB Credit Card or Cashline account. You will be able to get your loan processed “instantly” without providing any further income documents. How much can you get: Up to 4X your ... ( read original story ...)
Why would a Singapore e-commerce company do its IPO in New York?
Sea Ltd, Southeast Asia’s most valuable start-up, is prepping for a US$1 billion initial public offering in the United States, a move that would be a major pivot for Southeast Asia’s rapidly expanding tech industry. The online gaming and e-commerce ... ( read original story ...)