Singapore needs to raise its auditing and accounting standards to help boost the nation’s ESG credibility following a series of corporate scandals, according to the country’s top central banker. ( read original story ...)
StanChart sets up global learning hub in Singapore to train, upskill 8,000 staff by 2022
Staff can upgrade current skill sets or pick up new ones even if they do not directly relate to their immediate jobs.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
UOB Thailand named Thailand’s Best International Bank 2020 at the Asiamoney Best Bank Awards
UOB Thailand has won the Thailand’s Best International Bank 2020 award at the Asiamoney Best Bank Awards 2020. ( read original story ...)
DBS wants to be a ‘disappearing bank’ in Singapore’s digitization journey
DBS' Tan Su Shan discusses how the bank gives Singapore's small businesses end-to-end support in their digitization journey and its partnership with China's JD Logistics. ( read original story ...)
8 Discounted Pampering Services Including Facials & Hair Treatments For Some Me-Time This Holiday
These discounted pampering services in Singapore are exclusive to DBS/POSB Cardmembers. Time to give yourself a year-end treat! ( read original story ...)
Credit Bureau Asia debuts on SGX at 21.5% above IPO price
SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) - Credit Bureau Asia (CBA) began its trading debut at $1.13 on the Singapore Exchange's (SGX) mainboard on Thursday, 21.5 per cent or $0.20 above its initial public ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Urged to Raise Auditing Standards to Avoid ‘Failures’
Singapore needs to raise its auditing and accounting standards to help boost the nation’s ESG credibility following a series of corporate scandals, according to the country’s top central banker. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Approves Lab-Grown Meat. What That Means for Beyond Meat Stock.
The approval opens up yet another avenue for consumers looking for alternatives to traditional protein sources. ( read original story ...)
Fund manager names value stock in Singapore to buy on 2021 recovery
Longlead Capital Partners' Andrew West says earnings rebound will drive Asia markets higher in 2021. He shares 2 stocks he likes in Singapore and South Korea. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Largest Bank DBS Outlines 12 Trade Ideas for 2021
World economies look set to rebound in 2021 from the pandemic-induced slump, with those in Asia likely leading the way, said Taimur Baig of DBS Bank. ( read original story ...)
Major Asian bank outlines 12 trade ideas for 2021
World economies look set to rebound in 2021 from the pandemic-induced slump, with those in Asia likely leading the way, said Taimur Baig of DBS Bank. ( read original story ...)
StanChart rolls out Singdollar sustainability-linked fixed deposits
With an initial deposit of $5,000 and above, the interest paid per annum is 0.3 per cent for a tenure of 12 months.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
UOB reopens Singapore’s covered bond market
In the first such issue from Singapore since 2018, UOB has brought a covered bond that is not only the city-state’s largest ever, it is also its first with a negative yield. ( read original story ...)
DBS makes over $800 million in loans to micro enterprises in digital banking push
The move is part of a broader plan to enhance its digital banking services amid greater competition.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Single platform to view all bank accounts, investments
Singaporeans with more than one bank account will soon be able to view all their funds and investments in one place online instead of having to visit each bank or its website. They can consent to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore banks unveil tougher commodity finance standards after fraud scandals
Singapore’s banks have finalised a code of best practice for the provision of trade finance to the commodities sector, after a string of fraud scandals left lenders with significant financial losses. ( read original story ...)