Investors will monitor Hong Kong-listed shares of Alibaba after Ant Group received approval to operate a consumer finance company. ( read original story ...)
CDL reported to have filed for S$936.6 mil REIT IPO
City Developments Ltd has filed an application with the Singapore Exchange to launch the IPO of a REIT.The developer is looking to raise around 500 million pounds (S$936.6 million) from this IPO, ... ( read original story ...)
Set up time banking for caregivers in need to tap neighbours, other caregivers for support: IPS panel
Use time as a currency that caregivers can give to each other, so they can take a break when needed.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks back in the black; STI up 0.13%
Singapore stocks on Thursday (June 3) reversed the previous day's losses to end in positive territory, with t (STI) inching ... ( read original story ...)
UOB Kay Hian trims KLCI target to 1,665 on ‘disappointing’ 1Q21 results
Photo: Bloomberg UOB Kay Hian(UOB KH) has reduced its 2021 earnings forecast for the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBMKLCI) after “disappointing results” in 1Q2021. “Q-o-q, a hi ... ( read original story ...)
Major Governments Issue Crypto Update: Argentina, Singapore, India, and Japan
Singapore’s private bank, DBS has begun offering the first security token on its crypto exchange. Bitcoin mining cases have risen in Argentina due to the reduced cost of power in the South American ... ( read original story ...)
Keen to buy a Tesla? Charge+ partners OCBC Bank to offer free EV charging, low-interest loans
Charge+ announced its partnership with OCBC Bank to offer a holistic charging solution and financing package for Tesla buyers. Homegrown electric vehicle (EV) charging operator Charge+ announced today ... ( read original story ...)
Best credit card promotions (June 2021): Get Apple Watch SE, Apple AirPods Pro, Samsung Galaxy buds & more
I have to admit, I absolutely love credit card promotions. These days, banks offering the best credit cards in Singapore compete so hard for new customers that they practically rain Apple Watch SEs ... ( read original story ...)
Stock Market Today: SGX Nifty climbs 80 points. Asian markets off 3-month high; Dollar index flat, Brent nears $72 mark
Asian shares were a touch below a recent three-month top on Thursday with China a tad weaker as investors weighed inflation concerns ahead of key US economic data while oil prices ... ( read original story ...)
SGX Nifty up 85 points; here’s what changed for market while you were sleeping
Asian shares were a touch below a recent three-month top on Thursday, with China a tad weaker as investors weighed inflation concerns ahead of key US economic data. MSCI's broadest index of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s GIC leads $164m pre-IPO funding in Star Health
Star Health and Allied Insurance Co Ltd, the health insurer backed by billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and Westbridge Capital, raised around ₹1,200 crore in a pre-IPO funding round led by Singapore’s ... ( read original story ...)
UOB improves forex experience for its customers through Chronicle Software’s tech solution
UOB has deployed Chronicle Software’s electronic foreign exchange (forex) solution for its e-forex pricing and trade engine on Wednesday.This comes as the bank announced its plans to set up an e-forex ... ( read original story ...)
UOB taps Chronicle Software solution for its electronic FX pricing and trade engine to help customers access more competitive FX pricing
Engine enables UOB to support its customers’ cross-border needs more quickly and efficiently. UOB has announced that it has deployed Chronicle Software’s (Chronicle) EFX solution for its electronic ... ( read original story ...)
Building green finance in Asia
The Singapore Green Finance Centre aims to bridge the gap between research and business, says SMU Professor Dave Fernandez. ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered to Launch Institutional Crypto Exchange
Standard Chartered’s innovation arm has formed a joint venture with BC Technology Group to offer digital asset brokerage and exchange services. ( read original story ...)
Crossing Continents — a sparkling history of Standard Chartered Bank
Smith’s authorised account is excellent, but focuses more on a colourful history than recent corporate failings ... ( read original story ...)