Private firms are exploring tokenisation of real-world assets such as carbon credits as a means to open up niche markets to millions of small retail investors.
Bank customers in SG advised to switch to push notifications as they are more secure than SMSes
SINGAPORE: Consumers should switch to push notifications instead of SMS alerts for digital banking because they are safer and more secure, experts told The Straits Times.
Singapore’s central bank proposes engagement, over divestment, for decarbonising finance firms
Experts have lauded the Singapore regulator's transition planning guidelines as one of the most comprehensive for the financial sector thus far, but call for more clarity over when divestment could be ...
Bank customers advised to switch to push notifications as they are more secure than SMSes
Traditional SMS messages lack encryption and are inherently insecure, and can be spoofed by scammers. Read more at straitstimes.com.
CGS-CIMB and DBS trim respective target prices for Sheng Siong
"We deemed Sheng Siong's current valuation as attractive, as it is currently trading close to its historical trough valuation of 15.3x forward earnings," write Ong and Tan, who have an "add" call on ...
Singapore man’s samurai sword social-media antics land him in court
Joel Ezekiel was charged in court on Monday after a police report was lodged against him for a video showing him wielding a samurai sword in public A raid of the 49-year-old's house uncovered more weapons,
Malaysia, Singapore agree to jointly develop Johor-Singapore SEZ with feasibility study
Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to jointly develop the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and will undertake a feasibility study on its ecosystem enhancement between both countries. In a joint press conference with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim,
Singapore, Malaysia aim to sign MOU on Johor-S’pore Special Economic Zone by early 2024: PM Lee
He and Malaysian PM Anwar had very productive and substantive discussions during their two-day retreat, said PM Lee. Read more at straitstimes.com.
3 Singapore-registered supercars crash in Johor
The drivers escaped injury but are being investigated for failing to control a vehicle and causing an accident. Read more at straitstimes.com.
MAS sees budding recovery in Singapore’s electronics, financial sectors as global environment turns
After two years of strong growth in 2021 and 2022, the global electronics industry has faced an extended slump in demand for goods ranging from mobile phones to personal computers (PCs) amid several ...
Singapore’s Growth Likely to Be Closer to Potential Rate Next Year, MAS Says
Singapore’s gross-domestic-product growth is expected to be in the lower half of the 0.5%-1.5% forecast range this year, and closer to its potential rate next year, the Monetary Authority of Singapore ...
Singapore’s growth set to improve in second half of 2024: MAS
SINGAPORE’S growth should improve gradually in the second half of 2024 and be more even across sectors, barring renewed shocks to the global economy, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said on ...
Singapore Expects Economy to Improve in Second Half of 2024
In its semi-annual macroeconomic review, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said gross domestic product (GDP) growth, which veered on the edge of a technical recession in the middle of the year ... ( read original story ...)
Why OCBC is doubling down on generative AI
Generative AI is also transformational as it can help increase speed to market. He explains: “The large language models (LLMs) used in generative AI are general-purpose so one model can be repurposed ...
Singapore’s netball team wins Nations Cup, ending 16-year title drought
SINGAPORE: Singapore's national netball team emerged victorious over Papua New Guinea in the final of the Mirxes Nations Cup on Saturday (Oct 28), ending a 16-year title drought with a 59-56 win at ...
DBS, UOBKH and CGS-CIMB analysts keep ‘buy’ and ‘add’ calls on Mapletree Industrial Trust, Citi remains ‘neutral’
This follows the REIT’s 2QFY2023/2024 ended Sept 30 results with “healthy gearing” and robust rental reversions, say analysts.