This year, I thought I should try my hand at predicting the big IPOs in 2026 for my fortnightly column while keeping my annual market index prediction private for my WhatsApp buddies. The S&P 500 has ...
HSBC to review Singapore insurance business
HSBC said on Friday it was undertaking a strategic review of its insurance business in Singapore, as it moves to simplify its operations globally ...
HSBC to review Singapore insurance business as its slims down globally
HSBC said on Friday it was undertaking a strategic review of its insurance business in Singapore, as it moves to simplify its operations globally The review of HSBC Life (Singapore), which offers a ...
Singapore Stock Market May Pick Up Steam On Tuesday
(RTTNews) - The Singapore stock market rebounded on Monday, one session after ending the two-day winning streak in which it had risen 7 points or 0.2 percent. The Straits Times Index now sits just ...
Singapore Banks: SRT use selective, not a big-bang capital tool
Although Singapore banks are well capitalised with CET1 ratios well above the minimum regulatory requirements, Bloomberg Intelligence discusses Significant Risk Transfer (SRT) a useful capital tool ...
HSBC to conduct ‘strategic review’ of HSBC Life
[SINGAPORE] HSBC said on Friday (Jan 16) that it would conduct a strategic review HSBC Life, its insurance manufacturing business in Singapore. The review will only cover HSBC Life Singapore, and will ...
OCBC Group Research initiates coverage on Nordic Group with ‘buy’ call and fair value of 59 cents
OCBC Group Research believes Nordic’s exposure to defence and sustainability provides fundamental strength to their revenue base.
What are significant risk transfers – and why is DBS reportedly considering them?
Analysts say that other banks in Asia, including OCBC and UOB, could eventually explore similar deals Read more at The Business Times.
Retail investors pour into Singapore stocks in 2025, with net inflow of $2.6b: SGX
This amount of retail net inflows was the highest since 2020. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore stocks edge up in tandem with regional markets; STI gains 0.1%
Singapore shares ended higher with the STI gaining 0.1%, reflecting upbeat sentiment across broader Asian markets. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Standard Chartered S’pore time deposit promo offers up to 1.2% p.a. from 15 Jan 2026
From 15 Jan 2026, eligible customers can earn up to 1.2% per annum (p.a.) on fresh Singapore Dollar (SGD) funds placed into this promotional Time Deposit. The promotional rates are lower by 0.05% from ...
Sweet disruption: Chocolate Finance shakes up Singapore’s banking scene
Singapore’s banking landscape is as crowded as it is competitive, with well-established institutions dominating the space. Major players like DBS, UOB, and OCBC have long been regarded as pillars of ...
Crypto.com scores approval from Singapore finance regulators
Major Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com received in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for its Major Payment Institution License. The license will let ...
DBS offers global P2P payments via Visa
This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. The new service is accessible to all DBS/POSB customers in Singapore and ...
The Assembly Place to raise $18.5 mil via IPO placement of 51 mil shares at 23 cents each
TAP is expecting to raise about $18.3 million in gross proceeds from its invitation and cornerstone tranche. The invitation will offer a total of 50.3 million ordinary shares priced at 23 cents each.
DBS, OCBC shares are setting record highs – are they still a buy?
DBS and OCBC shares hit record highs. Are Singapore banks still a buy amid potential interest rate changes and dividend adjustments? Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.