In February DBS Group (SGX: D05) said it will pay $1.20 per share in dividends from 2018 onwards. It said the higher pay out was because the Basel reforms that have been finalised would not have much impact on the bank. We will also find out if Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Recruiters pinpoint the 12 most hotly sought-after jobs in Asian banking
The job market has been fairly buoyant in Hong Kong and Singapore since Chinese New Year – and the post-bonus hiring boom still has some life left in it. But which particular Asian banking jobs are most in demand during the current busy season for new ... ( read original story ...)
Best companies to work for in Singapore 2018 (& Tips on how to identify a good workplace)
The ratings are based on employee’s reviews. Singapore financial sector is filled with both local and international companies, all offering different types of jobs right from banking, finance, and accounting. OCBC has emerged as one of the most sought ... ( read original story ...)
Firm Lead Called For Singapore Stock Market
The Singapore stock market bounced barely higher again on Thursday - one session after it had halted the two-day winning streak in which it had advanced almost a dozen points or 0.3 percent. The Straits Times index now rests just above the 3,570-point ... ( read original story ...)
Opening A Standard Chartered Bonus$aver Account? Here Are The Pros And Cons You Should Consider
This article is written in collaboration with Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited. All views expressed in the article are the independent opinions of DollarsAndSense.sg One of the most important banking products that we need is a good deposit account. ( read original story ...)
Captains set for HSBC Singapore Sevens
Sixteen captains today gathered at the Super Tree Grove in the iconic Gardens by the Bay in Singapore ahead of an exciting weekend of action at the eighth round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. The Singapore National Stadium will be host to a two-day ... ( read original story ...)
The Singapore Effect
In it's two years on the series, the HSBC Singapore Sevens has delivered two pieces of history for two different teams. As the eighth round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series rolls into town, it's no doubt that two teams have particularly fond memories ... ( read original story ...)
Citibank Now Offers Apple Pay in Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong
Citi today announced that its credit cards can now be used with Apple Pay in Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong, followed by Taiwan later this year. Citi cardholders can activate Apple Pay by opening the Wallet app, tapping the plus sign in the top-right ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Vietnam form fintech innovation partnership
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has agreed to create a new partnership with the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) to facilitate financial innovation and banking supervision. MAS and SBC have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work on ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Bank CIO: Think digitization changed personal finance? Wait till IoT hits banking
Cross should know. He’s chief innovation officer at Singapore’s DBS Bank. It’s south-east Asia’s biggest bank by assets, but these days it’s best known for its pioneering digital services. In fact, the company was recently named best digital bank ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Partners with Vietnam as MAS Signs New Fintech Agreement
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) have agreed to form a new partnership to encourage Fintech innovation while simultaneously strengthening cooperation in banking supervision. MAS has signed numerous bilateral ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Partners with Viet Nam as MAS Signs New Fintech Agreement
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV) have agreed to form a new partnership to encourage Fintech innovation while simultaneously strengthening cooperation in banking supervision. MAS has signed numerous bilateral ... ( read original story ...)
In profile: The men who could be Singapore’s next Prime Minister
and Mr Heng Swee Keat has his wish answered by continuing at the Ministry of Finance in the latest Cabinet reshuffle. From left to right: Mr Chan Chun Sing, Mr Ong Ye Kung, Mr Heng Swee Keat. SINGAPORE: Much has been discussed and written since the start ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Adds Another Woman to Its Male-Dominated Cabinet
Rajah, currently senior minister of state for law and finance, will become Minister in the Prime Minister ... and continue as Second Minister for Home Affairs. Before the changes, Singapore -- the only developed economy in Southeast Asia -- was among ... ( read original story ...)
Fintech Hubs Singapore and London Boost Professional Development in their regions with launch of AI Programme in Finance
Singapore, 24 April 2018 – Imagine having your bank loan approved within a minute. Or if you’re a finance professional, how about having a virtual assistant to plough through tons of financial data to decide which investment would yield a better return? ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Shelved IPOs Pile Up as Summit, Qualitas Struggle
Singapore initial public offerings sure are having trouble getting over the finish line these days. It wasn’t for lack of trying. Summit Power, the biggest independent power producer in Bangladesh, secured a cornerstone investment from the Asian ... ( read original story ...)