On Friday (Jan 16), HSBC Holdings said it opened a strategic review of its Singapore insurance business as part of its global “ongoing simplification”, confirming a Bloomberg report saying the bank is ...
The Assembly Place to raise $18.5 mil via IPO placement of 50.3 mil shares at 23 cents each
TAP is expecting to raise about $18.3 million in gross proceeds from its invitation and cornerstone tranche. The invitation will offer a total of 50.3 million ordinary shares priced at 23 cents each.
A hotline to report vapers and caning if you’re caught: Singapore’s e-cigarette crackdown
Authorities have launched a harsh crackdown, putting in place tough punishments with more targeted laws on the way. Now, if you get caught with an e-cigarette in Singapore, you could be jailed, sent ...
DBS lifts target price of ST Engineering, Sats; cuts SIAEC to ‘hold’
The target price for ST Engineering was upgraded to S$10.20, up from S$9.40 previously, while the target price for Sats was lifted to S$4.40, up from S$4 previously. The analysts maintained a “buy” ...
Singapore: The world’s most crypto-focused nation
Singapore has boosted regulations surrounding crypto exchanges to curb money laundering - Copyright AFP Mohd RASFAN Singapore has boosted regulations surrounding ...
HSBC reviews Singapore insurance unit amid focus on high growth in Hong Kong, China
It ‘makes sense’ for HSBC to focus on ‘core high-growth markets’ that have ‘underpenetrated’ insurance needs, analyst says.
REFILE-UPDATE 1-Singapore to import 1 mln tpy of LNG from 2012
SINGAPORE, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Singapore expects to import 1 million tonnes per year (tpy) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by 2012, below its planned terminal's annual capacity of 3 million tonnes, a ...
Singapore exports defy US tariffs with 4.8% growth in 2025; analysts say 2026 will be tougher
Singapore's key exports (NODX) exceeded official forecasts in 2025 despite a December slowdown, driven by electronic and non-electronic sectors. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
JP Morgan Asset Management targets Singapore and Asia stocks with new fund under MAS initiative
It will allocate 15 per cent to 25 per cent of the new fund to local small- and mid-cap stocks. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
HSBC starts review of insurance business in Singapore
The review will cover HSBC Life Singapore and “consider all options” for the insurance manufacturing business, with no decision made.
HSBC to review Singapore insurance business as it slims down globally
HSBC said on Friday (Jan 16) it was undertaking a strategic review of its insurance business in Singapore, as it moves to simplify its operations globally.The review of HSBC Life (Singapore), which ...
OCBC Bank Singapore Fixed Deposit Promo Rates Up To 1.2% p.a. as of 16 Jan 2026
OCBC Bank Singapore is offering updated promotional fixed deposit rates, allowing customers to lock in stable and predictable returns. Depending on the selected tenor and placement channel, interest ...
OrangeKloud partners with AI Singapore (AISG) to enhance No-Code App Building Technology with Artificial Intelligence
Create a chain of AI agents — autonomous software systems — that work together to build an automated app development process. Eliminate the need to utilize code syntax as well as manual drag-and-drop ...
MAS lifts six-month IT ban on DBS
This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. In May last year, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) ...
Singapore tries to give its flagging stock market a kickstart with a link to the NASDAQ, allowing firms to easily list in both places
The bridge will appeal to companies who want to access U.S. capital, yet still tap “strong brand recognition” in Southeast Asia, says EY's Chan Yew Kiang.
Why Singapore is the perfect place to recharge post-holiday
As one of the world's culinary capitals, Singapore offers plenty of ways to restore one's self through sustenance, too. This compact metropolis is dotted with diverse dining options, from its famous ...