Jet Airways’ former chairman today said that he has announced a 26% stake in the airline as security for Punjab National Bank loans, per regulatory filing. Debt-ridden Jet Airways has slipped into ... ( read original story ...)
Breaking! Another 12.7 Tons Of Hidden Pangolin Scales Seized In Singapore; Marks 2nd Seizure Within 5 Days
National Parks Board (NParks), Singapore Customs and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority have seized another 12.7 tons of pangolin scales; bringing the total recovered in five days to 25.6 tons. As ... ( read original story ...)
At Singapore’s Changi Airport, a New Jewel Shines
At first glance, visitors to the new Jewel complex at Singapore’s Changi Airport might feel like they have entered some mythical dimension. An indoor waterfall — the tallest in the world — drops 130 ... ( read original story ...)
Canada returns to Singapore Sevens wondering how it all went so wrong
It is official. Canada is running on empty. There are only fumes left in the tank but the journey is not over. It was inevitable. When it finally happened it looked and felt ugly. On the biggest ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Private Banking appoints new UNHW head in Singapore
HSBC Private Banking has appointed Chan Eng Chien as its new head of ultra-high net worth (UHNW) solutions, Southeast Asia, HSBC Private Banking, the bank announced on April 11. This is the latest in ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Private Banking in Singapore hires ex-Credit Suisse banker for ultra high net worth unit
"We’re making that pivot to growth by substantially investing in our bench strength attracting the best talent in the industry," said Philip Kunz, head of private banking, South-east Asia. SEE ALSO: ... ( read original story ...)
UOB prices first tier 2 bonds under Singapore’s new regulatory regime
On April 8, United Overseas Bank (UOB) priced US$600 million Basel III-compliant tier 2 bonds, representing the first such offering under Singapore’s statutory bail-in regime for banks. The Reg s/144A ... ( read original story ...)
‘We are the corridor bank for foreign companies’
Prior to her current role, she was the CEO of Singapore and ASEAN Markets (Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand & Rep Offices). Judy has more than 27 years of banking experience and joined Standard Chartered ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore shares add 0.1% on Thursday amid bearish regional sentiment
SEE ALSO: Singapore stocks: STI resumes Thursday afternoon at 3,337.73, up 0.3% on day Going by value of trades done, United Overseas Bank saw S$126.9 million traded - 6.5 per cent of the bourse's ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered expands online gateway and app for corporates
Standard Chartered has expanded Straight2Bank Pay ... Now available in China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam, with more to come including Bangladesh and Kenya, Straight2Bank Pay ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered expands Straight2Bank Pay to markets in Asia
Standard Chartered has announced the expansion of Straight2Bank Pay, its digital collections gateway for corporate clients, to additional markets in Asia. Now available in China, Hong Kong, India, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s airport goes for retail high with billion-dollar mall
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A sprawling retail complex with the world's tallest indoor waterfall is what Singapore hopes will bring more travellers and visitors to the airport to shop and dine. As global ... ( read original story ...)
We’ve launched our expanded online gateway and mobile app for corporates to digitise collections
Singapore - Standard Chartered announced the expansion of Straight2Bank Pay, its award-winning digital collections gateway for corporate clients, to additional markets in Asia to further support its ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s OCBC Bank to support green belt-and-road projects
Singapore’s Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, aka OCBC Bank, will work with China’s state-funded insurer on sustainable projects that form part of the ambitious belt-and-road initiative to develop ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore seizes 12.7 tonnes of pangolin scales, second haul in a week
Last week, 12.9 tonnes of pangolin scales worth $52.3 million were found by the authorities at the Pasir Panjang Export Inspection Station. In a joint media release yesterday, the National Parks Board ... ( read original story ...)
Skyscanner reveals the great public holiday hack, where Singapore travellers can get twice the holiday with only 8 days of leave
SINGAPORE, April 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyscanner shares a public holiday hack for the summer that allows Singapore travellers to take a 16-day holiday with only 8 days of leave. This super long ... ( read original story ...)