ABC Impact, an impact investing firm backed by Temasek and a member of Temasek Trust Asset Management, has partnered with DBS and UOB on a sustainability-linked subscription loan facility.
Singapore economy grows 2.9% in third quarter, beats expectations as tariff cloud clears
SINGAPORE - Singapore's economy beat expectations in the third quarter, supported by resilient activity in the manufacturing and domestic consumer-facing sectors.The economy grew by 2.9 per cent from ...
In a world of AI, UOB’s future playbook begins with its people
The bank hopes to develop rather than displace jobs as it upskills its workforce across South-east Asia Read more at The Business Times.
Avanda eyes 15% returns with new Singapore Discovery Fund under EQDP
The Singapore Discovery Fund is available only to accredited and institutional investors. Avanda is one of three fund managers that have received funding under the EQDP so far. Fullerton Fund ...
Singapore’s Central Bank Extends Monetary Policy Hold
Singapore’s central bank kept its monetary-policy settings unchanged as it struck a somewhat cautious tone on the inflation outlook.
Gold rush in Singapore as record-breaking prices
Gold’s record run this year has driven many investors in Singapore to pile into the metal, just as demand for it surges globally amid market uncertainty.
DBS Foundation in S$1.5 million partnership to scale micro-jobs for seniors
The tie-up with Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities will be rolled out across 100 Active Ageing Centres, and will benefit about 5,000 seniors Read more at The Business Times.
WazirX Wins Court Nod in Singapore for Debt Restructuring Scheme, CEO Says
WazirX has secured court approval for its long-awaited debt restructuring plan, marking a major milestone in its recovery from last year’s high-profile hacking incident. CEO Nischal Shetty said Monday ...
HSBC Digital Merchant Services launch in India and Singapore
HSBC today announced the launch of its Digital Merchant Services (DMS) in India and Singapore, extending its innovative payments platform supporting Digital Merchants and Marketplaces to two of Asia’s ...
StanChart Invests Over S$4.5M to Accelerate Gen AI and Data Skills Training
Standard Chartered invests S$4.5 million in Gen AI and data training to build a future-ready workforce across ASEAN.
Transition finance in turbulent times: OCBC on decarbonising Asia’s toughest sectors
Scaling transition-focused financing and tailored SME support: OCBC on empowering Asia’s sustainability transformation ...
UOB raises S$3.1 million for beneficiaries at its annual run event
Programme aims to support causes in areas of art, children and education across 25 charities globally Read more at The Business Times.
OCBC’s Lee maintains $54 fair value on DBS
At its current price of around $54, and assuming a dividend payout of $3, DBS is providing an attractive dividend yield of 5.6% ...
Singapore investors join gold rush as record-breaking rally continues
SINGAPORE: Investors in Singapore have joined the global rush to buy gold since the start of 2025, as mounting geopolitical tensions and expectations of US interest rate cuts drive demand for the safe ...
Bank of Singapore generates SoW reports with agentic AI
The wealth management arm of Singapore lender OCBC, Bank of Singapore, has rolled out an agentic artificial intelligence ( AI ) powered tool that automates the writing of source of wealth ( SoW ) ...
Micro-jobs programme for seniors launched with $1.47m donation by DBS Foundation
The micro-jobs initiative will be rolled out to 100 AACs over four years, benefitting 5,000 seniors. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.