The HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens is back once again and promises to deliver more thrills and spills on April 13 to 14, 2019. Since Singapore returned as a host of the World Rugby Sevens Series in 2016, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Financial Regulator Sees No Impropriety by DBS in Hyflux Bond Sale
Singapore’s financial regulator said it hasn’t uncovered any impropriety by DBS Group Holdings Ltd. in arranging the sale of securities by troubled Singaporean water and power company Hyflux Ltd. in ... ( read original story ...)
DBS complied with rules as issue manager of Hyflux perps in 2016: MAS
MAS was responding to an The Edge Singapore query on whether there was any impropriety on the part of DBS during as manager and distributor of Hyflux perpetual securities sold in 2016. The proceeds of ... ( read original story ...)
CPO planters kept at ‘market weight’ on stronger biodiesel demand from Indonesia, Malaysia: UOB
SINGAPORE (Apr 8): Indonesia and Malaysia plans to boost biodiesel ... be in time to mitigate the impact of EU reducing usage of palm oil-based biofuel, says UOB KayHian which is maintaining its ... ( read original story ...)
The truth about banking technology salaries in Singapore in 2019
Banks in Singapore are now pitching themselves against large technology firms for IT talent – and not always successfully. As we’ve reported over the past few months, companies such as Google ... ( read original story ...)
4 in 5 Singapore CFOs struggle to hire finance professionals
Talented financial candidates within the areas of risk, auditing, financial and client management are particularly in high demand. More than eight in 10 (83%) of Singapore's CFOs find it challenging ... ( read original story ...)
3 Interesting Charts From DBS Group Holdings Ltd’s 2018 Annual Report
Here are three charts from the report that really caught my eye. Even with heavy competition from other major banks in Singapore, DBS has still managed to grow its market share of loans in Singapore. ... ( read original story ...)
Don’t Say Bojio: DBS/POSB Cardholders Get $13 OFF Go-Jek Rides For New Users
Following their departure, a few other ride-hailing companies entered into Singapore. One of which is Go-Jek ... and if you don’t have a DBS or POSB card? Look for someone who does. Or just get one ... ( read original story ...)
Are private markets redefining investment for Singapore firms?
As more middle-class investors enter the playing field, it is clear that private equity activity is set to grow in the Singapore market. While this does not sound the death knell for IPOs - with ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC CEO Samuel Tsien took home $10.7m in pay for 2018, a 10.4% rise
SINGAPORE - OCBC Bank's chief executive Samuel Tsien received a 10.4 per cent increase in pay in 2018 from a year ago, the bank disclosed in its annual report on Friday (April 5). Mr Tsien received ... ( read original story ...)
Rugby greats heading here as ambassadors for HSBC Singapore 7s
Several rugby greats will be in Singapore next week as ambassadors for the April 13-14 HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens at the Singapore Sports Hub. They are Fiji's Waisale Serevi, Australia's George ... ( read original story ...)
MD turns up to Singapore job interview wearing sandals
Even experienced banking and technology professionals sometimes make fatal (and unusual) mistakes that end up scuppering their applications. We spoke with several recruiters in Singapore and Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Hyflux scraps restructuring plan as tensions with investors come to a boil
“Barring a new investor emerging before the court moratorium ends on April 30, we think the likelihood of a liquidation has increased,” according to credit research by the Oversea-Chinese Banking ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore commuters can tap-to-ride with Mastercard bank cards
Starting today, commuters can simply tap their Mastercard contactless credit, debit and prepaid cards on buses and trains for a seamless, hassle-free ride. Implemented as part of the Singapore Land ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Regulator and Cambodian National Bank Sign FinTech MOU
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced on Thursday that it has formed a new partnership with the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC). According to a statement published on the MAS website, ... ( read original story ...)
The people Nomura has just cut in Singapore won’t find it easy to land new jobs
The bank has trimmed eight out of nine staff from its Singapore equities research team as it looks to scale back overseas under a new plan to revive its business, reports Bloomberg. We understand ... ( read original story ...)