Bryan Tay sees some of his investments in fitness studios as a way to pay it forward. Read more at straitstimes.com.
1 in 5 Singaporeans cut back on digital banking due to spike in identity verifications
The report also revealed that Singaporeans have a low tolerance for inefficiency in digital banking, with many abandoning applications that have over 10 questions.
OCBC Sells Sentosa Land Tied to Singapore Laundering Scandal, ST Reports
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. has accepted an offer of more than S$20 million ($15 million) for a Sentosa Cove land plot that was seized from a convict involved in Singapore’s biggest money laundering ...
4 Low-Cost Chinese ETFs That You Can Invest On SGX
Through some of these Chinese ETFs that are listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), investors can gain instant diversification and exposure to China.
HSBC CFO Georges Elhedery appointed as new group CEO
HSBC Holdings plc announced on July 17 that group Chief Financial Officer Georges Elhedery has been appointed as Group Chief Executive, with effect from September 2.
From finance to philanthropy: 50 years of driving impact beyond banking
From its beginnings in the 1970s as a union of three offshore banks, Mizuho Bank Singapore has evolved into a multifaceted financial institution. Read more at straitstimes.com.
US Digital Family Office Arta Finance Launches in Singapore
Arta Finance, a US-headquartered digital family office for accredited investors, has secured approval to launch in Singapore, aiming to open its platform to Singaporean residents and other investors ...
Singapore stock market kicks off H2 with $400m in net institutional inflows
DBS led the inflows among the STI constituents. Singapore’s stock market has kicked off the second half of 2024 strong, booking $400m in net institutional inflows during the 1-15 July period, ...
The world’s best bank for SMEs: UOB
Some regional banks stand out globally. The world’s best bank for small and medium-sized enterprises this year, Singapore’s UOB, is one such bank. It provides its primarily southeast Asian clients ...
DBS to equip 500 customer service officers with Gen-AI powered virtual assistant to serve over 250K customers monthly
SINGAPORE: DBS is equipping its 500 Singapore customer service officers (CSOs) with a generative AI-powered... The post DBS to equip 500 customer service officers with Gen-AI powered virtual assistant ...
POSB offers savings matching scheme to encourage students to save
POSB data showed that the average monthly spending per student increased 11%, while monthly savings rose by only 1% Read more at straitstimes.com.
4 Crisis-Resilient Singapore Stocks That Continued Paying Dividends
These four stocks should be able to continue paying out dividends through good times and bad. The post 4 Crisis-Resilient Singapore Stocks That Continued Paying Dividends appeared first on The Smart ...
Shell’s Singapore moves to help fuel profitable energy transition
Its recent sale of refinery and purchase of major LNG trader here are making clear where it is headed. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s Mapletree Investments to open office in Abu Dhabi
Mapletree Investments Pte, a Singapore-based property development and management firm, is expanding its global presence with the opening of an office in Abu Dhabi.
UPDATE 1-Singapore orders social media firms to block 95 accounts tied to exiled Chinese businessman
Singapore has ordered five social media platforms to block users in the city-state from accessing 95 accounts mostly linked to exiled Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui, the government said on Friday. The ...
Asia’s best bank: HSBC
For the second year in a row, HSBC walks away with the award for Asia’s best bank – and deservedly so. Outgoing chief executive Noel Quinn’s decisive move in early 2020 to pivot to Asia by redeploying ...