SINGAPORE - UOB is gunning for 40 per cent growth in billings in its regional credit and debit cards base over four years, following an outperformance this year in this competitive market, a top executive said in an interview on Tuesday. This strategy will ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore draws largest share of IPO funds in S-E Asia
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has topped its South-east Asian peers in attracting new listings so far this year, led by three large Reit listings. The market is likely to stay healthy next year with more property sector deals expected, analysts ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore in the driving seat as it negotiates new F1 deal
SINGAPORE After negotiating Singapore's current Formula One deal, Bernie Ecclestone said in 2012 the hardest thing was explaining to the authorities that "we don't race for free". Four years on, the F1 boss appears to be frustrated again as he tries to ... ( read original story ...)
Formula One's Ecclestone seeks 'long-term' Singapore deal
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said he wants to strike a "long-term" deal with Singapore this year, playing down earlier comments that the city-state is looking to drop its iconic night race. Ecclestone's latest statement provide some positive news ... ( read original story ...)
How much are Singapore Properties Worth?
Have you ever wondered how much are Singapore’s residential properties worth? How much housing loan is outstanding in Singapore’s property market? Chart 1: Total value of Singapore’s Residential Property assets, 3Q 2016, Singstat, iCompareLoan.com ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore eyes more Spanish firms operating on the island
It is currently home to 200 Spanish businesses. More Spanish firms will be calling Singapore their casa as Parliamentary Secretary for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling urged more business to anchor their operations in the city-state. At the Spain-Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's SGX, Japan's TOCOM to jointly develop Asian LNG market
SINGAPORE Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Japan's Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) said on Tuesday they have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop Asia's liquefied natural gas (LNG) market, as well as electricity futures. As part of the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stunned by late Thailand winner from Sarawut in AFF clash
Singapore produced a brave performance against the defending champions in Bocaue. BOCAUE -- A valiant display by Singapore saw them battle until the end, but without reward, as they were beaten 1-0 by defending champions Thailand in Group A of the 2016 AFF ... ( read original story ...)
Researchers in Singapore trial self-driving mobility scooter
Researchers in Singapore are running a trial of self-driving mobility scooters aimed at helping people move across short distances. Nathan Frandino reports. Reuters is the news and media division of Thomson Reuters. Thomson Reuters is the world's largest ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Singapore gets licence to operate branch in Dubai Int'l Financial Centre
BANK of Singapore has been granted a category 4 licence to operate a branch in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a federal financial free zone in the United Arab Emirates. The licence will allow Bank of Singapore to offer a comprehensive ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore central bank tests blockchain for bank-to-bank payments
Singapore’s central bank is testing out the use of blockchain for banks making payments to each other. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the country’s central bank, is working with IT supplier R3 and a consortium of financial institutions on a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore financial services sector faces greater competition from overseas for talent
SINGAPORE'S banks and financial services companies are facing increasing competition from foreign markets in their efforts to recruit candidates with the skills they require, shows a survey. Specialist recruiter Robert Half's survey found that more than ... ( read original story ...)
Oversea Chinese Banking : Bank of Singapore to open in UAE
Dubai - Mubasher: Bank of Singapore has been granted a Category 4 licence to open a branch in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), according to a statement. The bank will offer a comprehensive range of customised private banking solutions. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Singapore sets up branch in Dubai financial free zone
Bank of Singapore (BoS), a subsidiary of Singapore's second biggest lender OCBC Bank, said here on Tuesday it has been granted a Category 4 licence to operate a branch in the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC). The license allows BoS to offer a ... ( read original story ...)
People: CME hires new energy head for Asia-Pacific
Commonwealth Bank has appointed Jason Dunn as global head of commodities structuring in Singapore, according to a source familiar with the move. Prior to joining the Australian bank in September, Dunn worked for Noble Group as a director of client solutions. ( read original story ...)
Private banks to disclose all fees and charges in bond sales
SINGAPORE – Come March, private banks in Singapore will have to disclose fully all fees, charges and rebates in bond sales under enhanced standards in the Private Banking Code of Conduct, the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) said on Tuesday (Nov 22). ( read original story ...)