SINGAPORE - The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) found Singapore to have a competent and coordinated regime to tackle financial crime challenges in a report released on May 6. The 40-member global ...
Analysts upgrade DBS, lift target price on improved forecasts, wealth franchise growth
Increased inflows into Singapore from a flight to safety and the strong Singapore dollar may benefit bank, says OCBC Group Research Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore, Dubai, And The New Symbol Of Global Prosperity: Panama City
Singapore, Dubai, and Panama City are geographically privileged hubs for transportation, banking, and commerce. Yet only one city offers true accessibility for the average expat and investor.
Best fixed deposit rates in Singapore (May 2026)—minimum deposits from $500, rates up to 1.55%
If you think that fixed deposits are only for conservative cash-rich aunties and uncles, think again. A fixed deposit (also known as a time deposit) account is a type of bank account that pays account ...
Centurion Accommodation REIT’s 1QFY2026 NPI of $37.5 mil outperforms IPO forecast by 2.4%
Centurion Accommodation REIT (CAREIT) has reported gross revenue of $52.5 million for the 1QFY2026 ended March 31, 2.7% higher than forecasted in its initial public offering (IPO) prospectus. The REIT ...
UOB becomes first bank to move into Punggol Digital District
The move follows earlier plans first announced in 2023, when the bank committed more than $500 million to build a 300,000 sq ft global technology and innovation centre in PDD.
The Singapore equities market is buzzing. Market players are hoping it can last
There are more enquiries on local equities, as well as a growing calendar of investment events Read more at The Business Times.
MAS partners banking industry to tap AI, machine learning to combat financial crime
SINGAPORE] The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Monday (May 4) said it will harness artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to combat financial crime. To enhance scam-detection ...
Market ‘underestimating’ fuel impact on aviation sector: DBS
SINGAPORE] The market is currently underestimating both the magnitude and duration of margin pressure on the aviation sector following an unprecedented spike in jet fuel prices, DBS Group Research ...
Singapore’s young investors cut their teeth on stock market competitions
The draw includes prize money, internships, mentorship and sharper investment skills. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
More young people in Singapore buying private properties, some for investment
Between 2024 and 2025, DBS reported a 40% jump in home loans taken by borrowers under 35 years old. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Why Singapore wealth-tech firms are choosing Hong Kong as their first overseas market
Singapore wealth-tech firms are increasingly using Hong Kong as their first major overseas expansion market, betting that the city’s large pool of idle savings, deep wealth base and role as a regional ...
Singapore’s safe-haven status draws more Chinese capital into property sector
Mainland firms’ investments in Singapore fixed assets zoomed to 21 per cent of the total in 2025 from 2.5 per cent a year earlier.
About 30 Singapore firms to attend major US investment summit this month
Around 30 Singapore firms will attend a major US investment summit this month, marking the country's largest contingent in recent years. Businesses across sectors — from health tech to communications ...
The UOB ‘gardener’ who helps clients ‘sleep well at night’
When it comes to private banking, our main job is to be good stewards and make sure that the client’s money is safely invested.” ...
Philippines and Singapore sign new carbon deal to boost emission cuts in major climate investment
The Philippines and Singapore have signed a new deal in major climate assessments. Both countries on Thursday signed a carbon-trading deal that allows them to share emissions reductions, ...