Bad Loan Charges to Hit Singapore's Three Biggest Banks

DBS Group Holdings Ltd. is expected to lead the increase in impairment charges of S$255 million ($183 million) for the period, a 43 percent jump from a year earlier, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. DBS, Singapore’s largest bank by assets ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore underlines energy hub status by joining key oil group

Singapore has joined the influential International Energy Agency (IEA) as an association country, upping the city-state's focus on energy security. A joint statement, released at the opening of Singapore's International Energy Week (SIEW) conference, noted ... ( read original story ...)

Best organisations to work for in Singapore

is a bank with a head office in Singapore. This company is listed and won the most attractive employer Randstad award this year in the Financial services and Banking industry. This group offers scholarships in certain areas as well as many initiatives in ... ( read original story ...)

Oil, Gas Impairment Charges Seen Curbing Singapore Bank Profits

Singapore’s three largest banks are poised to report higher impairment charges for loans to the struggling oil and gas industry and weaker interest margins when they post third-quarter earnings in coming days. DBS Group Holdings Ltd. is expected to lead ... ( read original story ...)

School children test wearable payments in Singapore

Singapore bank POSB has successfully completed the pilot test of a school contactless payments system that lets students make purchases in the canteen or bookstore and monitor their finances. The POSB Smart Buddy trial took place in two Singapore schools ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore boosts fintech ties with Korea

Potential joint innovations are underway. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Korean Financial Services Commission (KFSC) today signed a cooperation agreement to foster greater cooperation in FinTech. The signing took place at the sidelines ... ( read original story ...)

4 Family-Fun Weekend Ideas For Singaporeans

What do you think? Share your comments with us below! GET.com Singapore is Singapore's lifestyle and personal finance website. We help you GET more for your money - food, travel, home loans, credit cards, shopping - everything! Like GET.com on Facebook and ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore says joins IEA as association country

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore has joined the International Energy Agency (IEA) as an association country, the city-state's trade minister said on Monday. "Singapore supports the IEA's vision to expand its outreach to emerging economies through the ... ( read original story ...)