HSBC has introduced an online account opening solution that provides international customers with access to banking services even before they relocate to Singapore.
Elizabeth Szokol leads in Singapore with opening 64
American Elizabeth Szokol shrugged off an opening bogey and shot a career-best 64 to grab a three-shot lead in the HSBC Women World Championship at the Tanjon ...
Malaysia and Indonesia can benefit from higher energy prices, says HSBC
James Cheo of HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth says it'll be a different situation for energy importers like Singapore.
Singapore stands as America’s indispensable foreign policy partner
Singapore shines again. The small but vibrant entrepreneurial nation leads global economic freedom rankings for a fourth consecutive year, as reported by the Heritage Foundation’s 2023 Index of ...
Siyuan Aw returns to Singapore as DDB Group Singapore’s new Chief Strategy Officer
DDB Group Singapore has announced the appointment of Siyuan Aw as Chief Strategy Officer. Effective immediately, Aw will work alongside CEO Jeff Cheong to lead the group’s strategic leadership and ...
Singapore Police Probes Premier’s Brother Over Alleged Lying
Singapore police are investigating Lee Hsien Yang, the estranged brother of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, for allegedly giving false evidence over the handling of their late father’s will.Most Read ...
Singapore’s Changi Airport is named among the world’s best. See the 10 coolest things I found there.
The crown jewel of Singapore's Changi Airport is the seven-story high rain vortex, which holds the record as the world's tallest indoor waterfall.
New training scheme to foster tech roles in banking – those who complete may land job at OCBC
The training programme will target job seekers and NTUC union members with a background in general technology.
Interest rates on T-bills and Singapore Savings Bonds back on an uptrend: Should you consider them?
SINGAPORE - The interest rates on risk-free government securities such as Treasury bills (T-bills) and Singapore Savings Bonds are on an uptrend after falling earlier in the year. Read more at ...
DBS launches Dhaka representative office
The establishment of the representative office in Dhaka is a milestone for Bangladesh as we expand our international banking relationships,” says Bangladesh Bank deputy governor Ahmed Jamal. “This ...
Singapore shares extend decline on interest rate worries
SINGAPORE - Singapore stocks extended their decline for the fourth day on Thursday as traders raised expectations of a higher terminal interest rate. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s PMI inches up to neutral reading after boost from China, but recovery still uncertain
SINGAPORE’S Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) reading inched up 0.2 in February to 50 after five straight months of contraction, data from the Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management ...
Singapore Monitors Short-Sellers After Adani-Hindenburg Saga
Singapore will closely examine short-seller reports and the companies’ response if there are cases similar to the explosive allegations made against the Adani Group, Senior Minister Tharman ...
Christopher Forbes appointed Head of CMC Markets Singapore Invest
At CMC Invest Singapore, customers will not be charged any platform, settlement, or custody charges and will be shown the FX spread, a feature commonly kept opaque by online brokers.
1MDB trial: Ex-bank officer admits to around US$6mil in ‘secret profits’
A former bank officer with Singapore's BSI Bank told the High Court that he made close to US$6mil (RM27mil) in "secret profits" for carrying out transactions for 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) and ... ( read original story ...)
Golf: Szokol shakes off injury woes to seize first round lead at HSBC Women’s World C’ship
Elizabeth Szokol was diagnosed with a herniated disc back injury which ruled her out for five months. She played in only 13 events that year and to No. 150 in the world rankings. If not for a medical ...