La Hotels and Resorts Group is going the extra mile for international travelers staying at its Singapore locations. The Hong Kong-based luxury hotel chain is offering guests up to $190,000 (S$250,000) ... ( read original story ...)
GARP’s FRM Exam Accredited by Singapore’s Institute of Banking and Finance
The Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) announced today that its Financial Risk Manager (FRM ® ) Certification has been accredited by the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF Singapore). ( read original story ...)
Annual WEF Meeting in Singapore Moved Back 12 Days
The World Economic Forum's annual gathering of political and business leaders will be held in Singapore from May 25-28, 12 days later than initially announced, the organisers said on Thursday without ... ( read original story ...)
Why do many Singaporeans perform poorly investing in the stock market?
As I reflect on the happenings of 2020, the one thing that troubles me most was the number of people asking me for financial advice because their investment portfolio had performed poorly. I am ... ( read original story ...)
Mercuria teams up with Singapore fund manager Envysion for project investment
Jan 7 (Reuters) - Trading house Mercuria and Singapore-based asset manager Envysion Wealth Management have agreed to co-invest in mining and energy projects, as default-hit banks tighten their purse ... ( read original story ...)
High tea promotions in Singapore (2021)
Indulge in leisurely high tea buffets in Singapore with these credit card deals that make time with loved ones — or yourself — even sweeter.We’re now in 2021, and it’s an understatement to say that we ... ( read original story ...)
Disney Plus to Launch in Singapore Following Deal With StarHub
The Disney Plus streaming service will launch in Singapore in an exclusive arrangement with local cable provider StarHub. The Feb. 23, 2021 launch, previously teased by Disney management in ... ( read original story ...)
Haidilao co-founder buys Singapore bungalow for S$42mil
The family of Singapore's richest billionaire, a co-founder of Sichuan hotpot chain Haidilao, is buying a freehold good class bungalow (GCB) in Gallop Road at the highest price per square foot for the ... ( read original story ...)
33 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, with 31 imported and 2 in the community
There were 33 new coronavirus cases confirmed as at Thursday noon (Jan 7), taking Singapore's total to 58,813. There were two cases. Thursday's figures also included 31 imported cases who had been ... ( read original story ...)
Mercuria taps Singapore fund manager Envysion for new source of finance
Envysion CEO * Commodity traders seek funding as banks pull out of sector * Scope covers oil & gas, mining, renewables -Envysion adviser Jan 7 (Reuters) - Trading house Mercuria and Singapore-based ... ( read original story ...)
DBS opens tech academy in skills training drive
The DBS Future Tech Academy will focus on training the bank’s technologists in three disciplines for a start – site reliability engineering, data processing and analytics, and application security By ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Rajah & Tann Launches Sustainability Practice
Singaporean firm Rajah & Tann has launched a sustainability practice group to advise its regional clients on environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance matters. The new practice will be led ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore SPAC Ivanhoe Capital Acquisition prices upsized $240 million US IPO targeting clean energy
Ivanhoe Capital Acquisition, a Singapore-based blank check company formed by the founder of Ivanhoe Capital targeting the energy transition space, raised $240 million by offering 24 million units at ... ( read original story ...)
‘Suspicious transactions’ behind a Singapore investment platform
AD. Remove this ad space by subscribing. Support independent journalism. Police reports have been filed. Appeals to the Singapore Prime Minister have been made. Tech in Asia got wind of the story ... ( read original story ...)
Regtech Firm Silent Eight to Work with HSBC to Enhance Bank’s Compliance and Related AML / CFT Processes
The firm had 50 employees on its payroll globally (back in November 2019) with 20 workers based in Singapore. Silent Eight’s management had stated earlier that it’s planning to double its employee ... ( read original story ...)
Best grocery credit cards in Singapore 2021
Shoppers also enjoy 5 per cent cashback on Grab rides and all taxi rides in Singapore (the same minimum ... you can also consider the POSB Everyday card that rewards you with 5 per cent cashback ... ( read original story ...)