HSBC has introduced an online account opening solution that provides international customers with access to banking services even before they relocate to Singapore.
Elizabeth Szokol leads in Singapore with opening 64
American Elizabeth Szokol shrugged off an opening bogey and shot a career-best 64 to grab a three-shot lead in the HSBC Women World Championship at the Tanjon ...
Malaysia and Indonesia can benefit from higher energy prices, says HSBC
James Cheo of HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth says it'll be a different situation for energy importers like Singapore.
New training scheme to foster tech roles in banking – those who complete may land job at OCBC
The training programme will target job seekers and NTUC union members with a background in general technology.
Interest rates on T-bills and Singapore Savings Bonds back on an uptrend: Should you consider them?
SINGAPORE - The interest rates on risk-free government securities such as Treasury bills (T-bills) and Singapore Savings Bonds are on an uptrend after falling earlier in the year. Read more at ...
DBS launches Dhaka representative office
The establishment of the representative office in Dhaka is a milestone for Bangladesh as we expand our international banking relationships,” says Bangladesh Bank deputy governor Ahmed Jamal. “This ...
Singapore shares extend decline on interest rate worries
SINGAPORE - Singapore stocks extended their decline for the fourth day on Thursday as traders raised expectations of a higher terminal interest rate. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Christopher Forbes appointed Head of CMC Markets Singapore Invest
At CMC Invest Singapore, customers will not be charged any platform, settlement, or custody charges and will be shown the FX spread, a feature commonly kept opaque by online brokers.
Golf: Szokol shakes off injury woes to seize first round lead at HSBC Women’s World C’ship
Elizabeth Szokol was diagnosed with a herniated disc back injury which ruled her out for five months. She played in only 13 events that year and to No. 150 in the world rankings. If not for a medical ...
Binance unit plans bid for Singapore crypto licence
Binance has earlier faced challenges in Singapore. Its affiliate Binance Asia Services withdrew a local license application in December 2021 without giving a reason beyond "strategic, commercial and d ...
Higher investment requirements, minimum local hires for eligible investors to get and renew PR status under revised EDB scheme
SINGAPORE — Individuals looking to apply for permanent residency (PR) under an investment programme will soon be required to invest much higher amounts in Singapore, as part of changes announced on ...
Singapore raises minimum investment sums for ultra-rich seeking permanent resident status
INDIVIDUALS seeking permanent-resident (PR) status via Singapore’s Global Investor Programme (GIP) must soon invest more: at least S$10 million in a business or S$25 million in an approved fund. Those ...
Higher investment quantum among changes to scheme that grants PR status to eligible investors
The changes to the Global Investor Programme (GIP) will help to strengthen support for local start-ups and create more jobs, said the Economic Development Board.
Venture funding for Singapore start-ups weakens in 2022
The data raises concerns over the potential for a further slowdown in venture funding this year. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore golf tournament cancels pro-am event after 200mm of rainfall overnight
Continuous rain was observed over several areas in Singapore overnight, with temperatures in the morning dropping to as low as 21.1 degrees Celsius.
CEO Wee of UOB and chairman Tan of Kim Heng raise stakes in respective companies
In addition, Wee has a deemed stake in another 173.7 million shares. The two stakes give him a total deemed interest of nearly 177 million shares, equivalent to 10.57%. The last time Wee bought from ...