Many are eager to see the Fed slash interest rates, expecting a market boom to follow. You’d do best to temper your expectations, says OCBC’s Samuel Wong.
Singapore firms cautiously hopeful impending Fed rate cut will lift prospects
AS the US Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates, Singapore businesses are weighing the potential benefits of cheaper financing against global economic uncertainties, industry observers say.
Oliver Curtis rides the AI wave to make a $447m fortune in Singapore
The former investment banker went down in a high-profile insider trading scandal. But with data centre cooling technology, he’s back and richer than ever.
Singapore shares opened on a positive note on Friday—STI rose 0.1%
SINGAPORE: Singapore shares opened on a positive note on Friday, Sept 13, following gains in global markets overnight. The Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.1%, or 2.11 points, bringing it to 3,558.64 ...
Northern Arc Capital IPO: NBFC mobilises ₹229 crore from anchor investors ahead of subscription
Non-bank financial institution Northern Arc Capital on Friday said it has collected ₹229 crore from anchor investors, days before the opening of its share-sale for public subscription. SBI General ...
Top Events of the Day: PM Modi in Singapore, Adani Enterprises NCD issue, ECOS Mobility IPO listing, and more
Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) is launching its first public issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs), aiming to raise ₹800 crore. Simultaneously, ECOS (India) Mobility & Hospitality Ltd is making ...
Standard Chartered Launches UAE Crypto Custody Services for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH)
Standard Chartered has received approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to offer crypto custodial services for BTC and ETH.
CeFi and DeFi Leaders Converge at Exclusive Pre-TOKEN2049 Singapore B2B’s Executive Night
In an era marked by the rapid convergence of traditional finance (CeFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi), the boundaries between these two worlds are becoming increasingly blurred. As the financial ...
What are some other options for investors now that Singapore T-bill yields are easing?
SINGAPORE - For more than two years, Treasury bills have been the go-to option for conservative investors looking to cash in on high interest rates, but the compensation for holding and rolling ...
Singapore cheers for Paralympians on celebratory bus parade through town
The gloomy weather could not dampen the excitement of the nation's para-athletes as they embarked on a celebratory parade through town on Saturday (Sept 14). About a hundred fervent supporters had ...
Mayer Brown Funds Partner Set to Join DLA Piper in Singapore
The news follows the exit of two corporate partners from DLA Piper to K&L Gates’ Singapore office, K&L Gates Straits Law in July.
Citibank CD Rates (September 2024)
Though Citibank offers customers a range of CD terms and rates, most are uncompetitive. For a large bank, however, Citi has some inviting options. With just a $500 minimum deposit for all CDs ...
Citibank Review (September 2024)
Our Citibank review gives the bank 4.2 out of 5 stars overall because while it has cut some fees, the rates on its deposit accounts are generally low. Myriam is a personal finance writer based in ...
Citibank CD rates: September 2024
Citi, one of the largest and oldest banks in the U.S., offers competitive yields on certain certificates of deposit (CDs). However, most of its available terms come in well below the best CD rates ...
Singapore’s new anti-money laundering laws target eco-crime gains
In a 2022 Interpol video, Mr Kittichai Runglaiboonwong from Thailand’s Department of National Parks walks around piles of illegally logged timber. At US$290 (S$380) per kg, a 59kg bag of agarwood ...
With S’pore T-bill yields easing, it’s time investors look at bonds, stocks and Reits, say experts
SINGAPORE - For more than two years, Treasury bills have been the go-to option for conservative investors looking to cash in on high interest rates, but the compensation for holding and rolling ...