Credit Saison group will invest in select alternative lending platforms and non-bank financial institutions in SEA to bolster financial inclusion. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Electoral Divisions: Which GRC or SMC Is Your Home In?
Based on the latest GE2020 electoral map, there are a total of 14 Single Member Constituencies and 17 Group Representation Constituencies. Find out which GRC or SMC your property is in. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Property Market Outlook 2021 Report: Predicting the Real Estate Market in 2021
The PropertyGuru Singapore Property Market Outlook 2021 looks back on the momentous happenings and events that have impacted the property sector this year, pulling together key data and expert ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s CapitaLand to Invest $300M in US Multifamily Properties
It has formed a joint venture with an unnamed partner to acquire and develop these properties, with the first project launching in Austin. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s CapitaLand in US$300 million property joint venture with US firm
Singapore property investment company CapitaLand has formed a joint venture with an unnamed Texas-based property manager to develop and acquire US$300 million of multifamily assets, boosting the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore luxury retailer The Hour Glass buys historic Collins Street building for $65 million
The Singapore luxury retailer has emerged as the buyer of the National Trust-classified Louis Vuitton building, spending $65 million. ( read original story ...)
Sea Limited Awarded Digital Bank License in Singapore
From online games to banking -- the journey of Singaporean company Sea Limited in its relatively brief life has been an unusual one, and an interesting new chapter was just opened ... ( read original story ...)
Property market’s state of play
The Covid-19 pandemic is an unprecedented global crisis that has overwhelmed healthcare systems and upended businesses around the world.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Grab-Singtel Group to Hire 200 People for Singapore Digital Bank
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. venture, one of two successful bidders for a digital full bank license in the city state, will hire 200 people before the virtual lender’s launch in early 2022. ( read original story ...)
MAS advises Singaporeans to exercise prudence when buying property or taking up debt
The recovery in the labour market is expected to be drawn out. This comes as the economy’s uncertain outlook could have “dampening effects on income streams”, while the resident unemployment rate will ... ( read original story ...)
MAS urges prudence in property purchases as pandemic hits jobs
Singapore’s central bank urged households on Tuesday (Dec 1)to be prudent about property purchases amid a weak labour market and a deep economic slump, even as locals shrug off the impact of the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Central Bank Warns of Risks to Global Financial Stability
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented contraction in economic activity and heightened risks to global financial stability, Singapore’s central bank said. ( read original story ...)
More expats from Hong Kong turning to Singapore property market
Of the total sales registered in the first nine months of 2020, 260 units were snapped up by foreigners. Buyers from China or Hong Kong accounted for 75% of foreign buyers. ( read original story ...)
Non-bank financial institutions to get access to FAST, PayNow
SINGAPORE: From February next year, eligible non-bank financial institutions will have direct access to retail payment services like Fast and ... ( read original story ...)
HUDC Flats in Singapore: The “OG” Public Housing For Our Sandwich Class
HUDC flats were a HDB flat type designed for ‘sandwich class’ Singaporeans and have since been discontinued. Today, they’re known for their en bloc potential. Here’s what you need to know about HUDC ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, Singapore Office REITs Live On in Post-Virus World
The office may never reach its past heights in the post-pandemic world but the outlook for Singapore and Hong Kong offices is promising. ( read original story ...)