Stocks on the Singapore bourse ended higher on Wednesday (Mar 19), following a mixed performance in other Asian markets, as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later ...
Malaysian Retailer Looks to Line Up Investors Ahead of IPO, Sources Say
Eco-Shop is looking to line up investment commitments from international and domestic asset managers ahead of a planned IPO that could value the company at close to $1 billion, people familiar with ...
Singapore’s GDP expected to grow by 3.8% y-o-y in 1Q2025; geopolitical tensions cited as top risk to economy
Based on the mean probability distribution, the Singapore economy is most likely to grow by 2.5% to 2.9% this year, similar to the previous findings from the December 2024 survey, although the average ...
Economists see Singapore’s 2025 growth at 2.6%, central bank survey shows
Economists expect Singapore to grow 2.6% this year, near the midpoint of the government's forecast range, a survey by the central bank published on Wednesday showed, with geopolitical and trade ...
Economists keep Singapore’s 2025 economic growth forecast steady at 2.6%: MAS survey
Geopolitical tensions, including from higher tariffs, are seen as the biggest downside risk. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Dollar Weakens Slightly Ahead of FOMC Decision
The Singapore dollar weakened slightly against its U.S. counterpart in the Asian session on possible position adjustments ahead of the FOMC’s monetary-policy decision due later.
Citi Private Bank launches new philanthropy advisory solutions in Singapore
SINGAPORE] The private banking arm of Citi has launched new philanthropy advisory solutions in Asia, beginning with Singapore, amid rising client demand for such services. Read more at The Business ...
UP Fintech: Eyes On Results Beat And Singapore Market Potential
UP Fintech is a leader in the key Singapore market where households have the potential to increase equity allocation. Learn more on TIGR stock here.
Singapore’s money market rates are sliding despite policy pivot
Singapore's money market rates have dropped as traders shrug off the central bank's first monetary policy shift in five years.
Singapore Stock Market Expected To Open To The Upside
(RTTNews) - The Singapore stock market on Friday ended the two-day winning streak in which it had added almost a dozen points or 0.3 percent. The Straits Time Index now sits just above the 3,835 ...
Standard Chartered enhances MyWay savings account with scam protection and higher interest rates
SINGAPORE: Standard Chartered Bank unveiled a major revamp of its MyWay savings account on Monday (March 17) to enhance security and offer greater financial rew ...
OCBC’s sustainable finance portfolio most aligned with Singapore’s taxonomy among local banks: MAS
SINGAPORE] OCBC’s sustainable financing portfolio is the most aligned with Singapore’s sustainable finance taxonomy among the three local banks, according to a Tuesday (Mar 18) report by the Monetary ...
Singapore’s RRJ Leads $600 Million Investment Into Swiss Tycoon’s Private Jet Company
The fresh capital from RRJ, New York-based Andalusian Private Capital and other investors will optimize Vista’s capital structure, enhance free cash flow generation, and reduce indebtedness, ...
First bank in Singapore to offer complimentary Digital Scam Protection Insurance, MyWay Savings Account increases interest rate to 3%
Standard Chartered Bank (“the Bank”) introduces its all-new MyWay Savings Account (“MyWay”), tailored for clients aged 55 and above, today. With an interest rate of up to 3% and no lock-in period, it ...
New MAS document outlines adoption of Singapore-Asia Taxonomy among banks and corporates, hopes to encourage wider use
It outlines how various firms have referenced the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy since its launch in December 2023. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Indranee Rajah says it has “gained good traction”.
UOB Kay Hian keeps Sheng Siong at ‘buy’ but trims target price to $1.92 on higher staff costs
Sheng Siong Group's FY2024 earnings missed the expectations of UOB Kay Hian but the company is seen to expand further at the expense of competitors. It has maintained a stable payout ratio and strong ...