While the outlook for the Singapore economy looks promising, several factors are still in play which requires caution, says OCBC’s Selena Ling. ( read original story ...)
Sustainalytics recruits Marika Stocker to sustainable finance team in Singapore
Sustainability consultancy has recruited Marika Stocker to bolster its sustainable finance offering in Singapore. Stocker joins as senior manager of sustainable finance, moving fr ... ( read original story ...)
Inside OCBC Bank’s vaccination benefits for staff
OCBC Bank is expanding its employee care programme with new benefits for those who will take the vaccine against COVID-19. A total of 10,000 employees in Singapore will be covered by the vaccination ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s UOB Asset Management completes acquisition of Vietnam fund manager
Singapore’s UOB Asset Management Ltd has completed its S$6.7 million (US$5.04 million) acquisition of VAM Vietnam Fund Management Joint Stock Company, a move that expands its operations to nine ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Singapore’s Mohi-Uddin Sees $1 Trillion U.S. Stimulus
Mansoor Mohi-uddin, Bank of Singapore Chief Economist discusses what a Biden fiscal stimulus may look like. He speaks with Yousef Gamal El-Din on "." (Source: Bloomberg) ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore dangles digital whisky trade to lure Asia’s wealthy
Singapore is fast becoming a hotbed of activity for the trading of whisky assets, with private exchange HGX the latest to get in on the action, announcing the launch of a blockchain-based service for ... ( read original story ...)
Woman charged with illegal transfers involving funds from scam victims
A woman who allegedly provided illegal transfers involving money from victims of online scams was hauled to court on Tuesday (Jan 19).. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
OCBC Bank rolls out COVID-19 vaccination programme for about 10,000 staff
The programme comprises two components - education and support - and includes education webinars, allowing employees to work from home for one week after vaccination, and more. ( read original story ...)
Monetary Authority of Singapore and Nation’s Association of Banks are Encouraging Consumers to Use E-Gifting for Lunar New Year
Monetary Authority of Singapore and nation's Association of Banks are encouraging residents to use e-gifting for Lunar New Year. ( read original story ...)
Best petrol credit cards in Singapore (2021)
Nothing beats the kind of savings you get from pumping petrol across the causeway. But having these credit cards at hand should come close to the feeling.Owning a car in Singapore is already expensive ... ( read original story ...)
Huat’s Up? 6 Best Deals & Tips to Kickstart Your 2021 Chinese New Year Celebration
The best deals and tips to kickstart your Chinese New Year. While it may be different this time around, Chinese New Year still holds the same significance. ( read original story ...)
MAS revises the guidelines for technology risk management, Banking & Finance
MAS revises the guidelines for technology risk management, Banking & Finance Tue 19 Jan. 2021 - 5:50 AM Singapore The Monetary Authority ... ( read original story ...)
Hongbao go digital for Chinese New Year 2021
Banks including DBS, OCBC, UOB, Citibank, Standard Chartered and Maybank will offer them.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
SCB unveils wholly-owned subsidiary in Myanmar
Myanmar has been officially inaugurated, the only Thai bank allowed to operate a wholly-owned subsidiary in Myanmar. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Sports Hub on how it rethink its venues with tech to cope with Covid-19 restrictions
Sporting and large-scale live events like music concerts came to halt with lockdown measures in place because of Covid-19 in 2020. Damian Bush, the managing director at Singapore Sports Hub explains ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Volopay raises $2.1m
Singapore based fintech start-up Volopay has raised $2.1 million USD in seed round funding to provide businesses and startups in the Asia Pacific region with a powerful control centre for all their ... ( read original story ...)