There are now 4,541 more people working for Singapore’s local banks – DBS, OCBC and UOB – than there were just a year ago. The surge has been fuelled by technology hiring and DBS taking on former ANZ ... ( read original story ...)
RHB Bank mulls sale of Singapore building
SINGAPORE: RHB Bank Bhd is exploring options for its main office building in Singapore, including a potential sale that could fetch about S$200mil (RM597mil), according to a source. The bank is consid... ( read original story ...)
RHB Bank mulls S$200m sale of Singapore building
SINGAPORE: RHB Bank Bhd is exploring options for its main office building in Singapore, including a potential sale that could fetch about S$200 million ($146 million), according to people with knowled... ( read original story ...)
PHILLIP BANK: A SINGAPORE BRIDGE TO CAMBODIA
From a corporate bank following the acquisition of HwangDBS Bank in 2014, Phillip Bank is setting its sights on being a significant diversified financial services group in Cambodia offering commercial ... ( read original story ...)
Krung Thai Bank (KTB) Taps into Silicon Valley to Promote Fintech & Innovation via Startups As Founding Anchor Partner
SINGAPORE, Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Krung Thai Bank (KTB) today announced a partnership with Plug and Play, a global startup accelerator and corporate innovation platform headquartered in Silicon ... ( read original story ...)
Deutsche Bank’s Lee Leaving Amid Southeast Asia Departures
Deutsche Bank AG’s Southeast Asia vice chairman Philip Lee is leaving the German lender, capping a string of senior departures in the region. Lee, also the chief country officer for Singapore, is depa... ( read original story ...)
How property became the #1 Singaporean dream
But what about property as an investment? That fascination comes from many different factors, but chief among them are: Singapore’s property boom and the previous generation Simplicity, in an increasi... ( read original story ...)
Shoebox apartments keeps Singapore Banking Sector sustainable
The money to be set aside can be from the bank’s equity. https://www.icompareloan.com/resources/bank-loans-singapore-mortgage/ How do the Singapore banks lend? what is their profit margins? It’s not b... ( read original story ...)
Singapore lender OCBC Q2 profit rises 16 pct
OCBC is the last Singapore-listed bank to report results. The biggest bank, DBS Group Holdings, reported net profit below market estimates, while the smallest lender, United Overseas Bank, beat estima... ( read original story ...)
Despite weaknesses in bank loan growth property scene is expected to be buoyant
The changes to the Additionl Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and the Loan-To-Value (LTV) limits will significantly affect bank loan growth said several analysts. How to get the best home loans from banks in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Economic Update
marking the 24th month of consecutive expansion of Singapore’s electronics industry. A PMI reading of 50 and above indicates expansion, while a reading below 50 indicates contraction. Selena Ling, hea... ( read original story ...)
Property lawyer in Singapore: How to choose the right one
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Singapore’s wealth makes it a prime target for hackers
The 'hyperconnected financial hub' is home to $613b of bank deposits. Ranked as the seventh wealthiest country in the world by insurance firm Allianz as it is home to 127 banks with total deposits hit... ( read original story ...)
88% of Singaporeans unhappy over high property prices: PropertyGuru
Younger Singaporeans are finding it harder to buy a home. The majority of Singapore consumers are dissatisfied over the state of the property market, revealed PropertyGuru’s latest Consumer Sentiment ... ( read original story ...)
District 9 Singapore: The in-depth property buyer’s guide
You probably know District 9 is considered the atas (Hokkien for “upscale”) part of Singapore, where the well-heeled live in high-end and luxury condos. In truth, the district has separate neighbourho... ( read original story ...)
UOB car loan made easy with launch of fastest car loan solution in Singapore
United Overseas Bank (UOB) on July 30 launched Singapore’s largest car ecosystem and a faster UOB car loan application process with its fully-digital financing solution for car buyers. UOB’s digital c... ( read original story ...)