From 1 Jan 2026, eligible customers can earn up to 1.25% per annum (p.a.) on fresh Singapore Dollar (“SGD”) funds placed into this promotional Time Deposit. The promotional rates are unchanged from ...
Singapore shares rise on first trading day of 2026; STI up 0.2%
The iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index climbs 0.6% or 8.24 points to 1,458.37. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Banking, Account Opening, And Source-Of-Funds Scrutiny in Singapore
Singapore’s bank account opening framework reflects a risk-based approach to source of funds scrutiny, approval discretion, and onboarding timelines for foreign investors.
Singapore’s GDP growth accelerates to 5.7% in Q4, exceeds 2025 forecast
For the full year 2025, Singapore’s real GDP growth reached 4.8%, surpassing the government’s forecast of approximately 4.0%. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an ...
S’pore banks still face net interest margin pressure in 2026, but DBS is better hedged, analysts say
Analysts predict Singapore banks will face net interest margin pressure in 2026, with DBS better positioned due to hedging and deposit growth. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.
Here’s where to invest S$100,000 in 2026, according to wealth experts
While the environment remains supportive of equities and bonds, the era of ‘easy’, risk-free returns of the past two years is largely behind us Read more at The Business Times.
Analysts see more enquiries to list on SGX amid shifting global conditions
Singapore's stock market is expected to grow in 2026, fuelled by easing interest rates and regional demand for capital. Analysts say they have been seeing more enquiries to list in Singapore, as ...
Singapore’s OCBC offers $4.95 billion for Wing Hang Bank in bet on China growth
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd (OCBC) (SES:O39) has offered to pay almost $5 billion (3 billion pounds) for one of Hong Kong's last remaining family-owned banks, in a deal that ...
Temasek, GIC investments flat at US$31 billion even as global peers’ activity rises: report
GIC remains the world’s ‘most prolific’ co-investor, deploying US$44.9 billion since 2018 Read more at The Business Times.
Co-living operator The Assembly Place files preliminary prospectus for Catalist IPO
If successful, it will be the second co-living operator to list on SGX, after Coliwoo. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Fee income, recovery in loan growth are key drivers for Singapore banks in 2026
But analysts expect overall results to be flattish or lower, weighed down by net interest income Read more at The Business Times.
Blackstone’s Australian data centre operator AirTrunk mulling Singapore REIT IPO — Bloomberg
A potential REIT listing of AirTrunk assets comes as a growing number of companies and investors plow money into data centres to power what’s expected to be huge demand for AI technology.
Being a good asset manager is like conducting an orchestra: HSBC’s Lim Pang Qi
As HSBC Asset Management’s CEO for South-east Asia and Singapore, he ensures the bank’s teams gel and tracks changes in clients’ needs Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore stock market: A fruitful 2025, plenty of room for optimism in 2026
Explore the resurgence of the Singapore stock market in 2025, driven by retail investors, global easing, and policy initiatives, with optimism for 2026. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Blackstone’s AirTrunk explores Singapore REIT IPO
AirTrunk, the Australian data-center operator that Blackstone Inc. bought in a record 2024 deal, is considering options including a potential real estate investment trust listing in Singapore, people ...
Tech Investment 2026: How APAC CIOs Will Reset Priorities
How CIOs across Australia, Singapore, India and New Zealand will reshape tech investment in 2026, focusing on cloud optimisation, cybersecurity and accountable AI.