DBS Group Holdings Ltd. became the first bank in Singapore to top $100 billion in market value, helped by a softer US currency that amplified gains on the local stock market.
Stocks to watch: OCBC, CapitaLand Investment, Sasseur Reit, Thakral
SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Jun 9). Read more at The Business Times.
‘Very clever’; ‘lost confidence’: Shareholders react to OCBC’s latest exit offer for Great Eastern
SINGAPORE] OCBC on Friday (Jun 6) made a conditional exit offer at S$30.15 per share for the 6.28 per cent stake in Great Eastern it does not own, in a bid to delist the insurer. Read more at The ...
GEH, OCBC’s proposals a victory of sorts for minorities who have held out, endured suspension
SINGAPORE] When Great Eastern Holdings (GEH) and its controlling shareholder OCBC put forward a two-pronged plan last week to resolve the insurer’s trading suspension, I was impressed and rather ...
Earnings Season Roundup: 5 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks That Raised Their Dividends
Income investors who are looking for an increase in their passive income can look at these five attractive blue-chip companies. The post Earnings Season Roundup: 5 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks That ...
OCBC’s Families100 initiative aims to help those with children living in rental flats
RASHID, who works as a pest control officer, faced uncertainties and concerns about school choice and financial constraints when considering enrolling his grandchild in preschool. Read more at The ...
Link Reit said to weigh Singapore IPO of non-HK, China assets
Link Reit has risen 27 per cent this year in Hong Kong, giving the firm a market value of around $17.6 billion. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
What does the delisting proposal by Great Eastern mean for the minorities as well as majority shareholder OCBC?
SINGAPORE] As OCBC makes a conditional exit offer of S$900 million at S$30.15 per share to Great Eastern Holdings’ (GEH’s) shareholders, The Business Times takes a look at the background to the deal.
Best credit card promotions in Singapore (June 2025): Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB and more
This June, sign up for a credit card and you could walk away with welcome gifts like: Clearly, we're spoilt for choice — banks in Singapore are competing so hard for new credit card customers that ...
Singapore’s Crypto Crackdown Ends Loopholes for Unlicensed Firms
Singapore crypto regulations now require all firms to be licensed, ending loopholes and pushing unlicensed companies to seek compliance or leave the market.
Standard Chartered Bank boosts Bonus$aver maximum interest rate to 8.05%, bucking savings interest rate trend
SINGAPORE: Standard Chartered Bank is going against the downward trend in savings interest rates in the city-state by raising its maximum rate for its Bonus$aver savings account to 8.05% per year. The ...
Best fixed deposit rates in Singapore (June 2025): Minimum deposits from $500, rates up to 2.45%
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 ...
Shane Jones Heads to Singapore to Promote NZ Oil and Gas Sector at Major Forum
As a fierce champion for New Zealand’s oil and gas sector, this is a unique opportunity to promote our country as a compelling investment destination,” said Jones.
Singapore and the US still in early stages of tariff negotiations, says Vivian Balakrishnan
Dr Balakrishnan said both sides reaffirmed strong and stable bilateral relationship during his Washington visit. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Thakral associate GemLife considering IPO on Australian bourse
In its June 6 announcement, GemLife said is in “advanced discussions” with potential underwriters for the proposed IPO.
Thakral’s associate GemLife in advanced talks to IPO on Australian exchange via stapled securities
SINGAPORE] Property investor Thakral Corp’s associate GemLife is considering an initial public offering (IPO) on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in the form of stapled securities. Read more ...