Sompo Asia Pacific has announced the appointment of Linda Ng as Head of Property & Multi-Lines, Sompo Insurance Singapore, effective immediately. ( read original story ...)
Former Citi banker jailed over role in Singapore money-laundering scandal
A former Citibank relationship manager pleaded guilty and was sentenced to two years in jail on Thursday in connection with helping a Chinese gang launder money into Singapore in one of the city-state ...
Former Citi banker gets longest sentence in S$3 billion money laundering scandal
Former Julius Baer Group Ltd. banker Liu Kai is scheduled to plead guilty on Friday Read more at The Business Times.
Former Citi and Julius Baer bankers to plead guilty in Singapore scandal
Liu was 35 when he was accused last year of helping one of the money launderers submit a forged Chinese tax document in 2020.
Ex-Citi banker gets longest sentence in Singapore launder case
A former wealth banker at Citigroup Inc. got the longest sentence in Singapore’s biggest money laundering case for his role in aiding the movement of illicit funds and obstructing justice.
UOB rethinks what it means to support artists
The bank’s latest initiative turns its lucrative art prizes into long-term opportunity Read more at The Business Times.
Gold fever: These charts show the rush for the precious metal in Singapore
Even with the recent pullback, prices are still up by 8 per cent over the past month Read more at The Business Times.
Josephine Teo Says Singapore Will Act Early to Govern Agentic AI, Quantum Tech
Josephine Teo says Singapore will act early to govern agentic AI and quantum tech, launching consultations on security and readiness.
More Singapore parents heading to Johor for postnatal confinement services; doctors note travel risks
The relatively lower cost of the confinement packages in Johor is a major pull factor, several mothers tell CNA.
Former Citi and Baer bankers to plead guilty in Singapore scandal
Liu was 35 when he was accused last year of helping one of the money launderers submit a forged Chinese tax document in 2020.
UOB vs OCBC: Which Bank Offers the Better Blend of Growth and Dividends?
With interest rates easing, the real question is how OCBC or UOB will adapt. The post UOB vs OCBC: Which Bank Offers the Better Blend of Growth and Dividends? appeared first on The Smart Investor.
Singapore’s levy to boost use of greener jet fuel not suitable elsewhere as it may dampen air travel: Iata
However, given Singapore's unique circumstances, the levy would be suitable for the country, said Iata. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s prime minister warns of ‘messy’ transition to post-American order
Singapore’s prime minister has called for immediate action to promote trade liberalisation and protect global common interests as he warned the world to expect a “messy” transition to a post-American ...
Las Vegas Sands Beats Quarterly Profit Estimates on Strong Singapore, Macau Businesses
The Nevada-based company — which operates integrated resorts and casinos, such as Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, and six properties in Macau, including The Venetian Macau — cited strong demand from ...
Las Vegas Sands Profit, Sales Jump as Macao, Singapore Investments Pay Off
The operator of casinos and resorts reported a profit of $419 million, or 61 cents a share, compared with $275 million, or 38 cents, in the same quarter a year earlier.
Setting Up a Regional Treasury Center in Singapore
Singapore offers unmatched stability, incentives, and liquidity depth for regional treasury centers managing Asia-Pacific cash and risk.