SINGAPORE (June 27): The Singapore Exchange (SGX) ranked 10th among exchanges around the world in terms of initial public offering (IPO) proceeds for 2Q19, thanks to sizeable IPOs by two real estate ... ( read original story ...)
SGX ranked as world’s tenth best IPO bourse by proceeds in Q2: study
Its main and junior markets accounted for 61% of ASEAN’s IPO proceeds. Singapore Exchange (SGX) snagged the 10th place amongst global exchanges by IPO proceeds in Q2, thanks to two sizeable listings ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore : HSBC raises over US$250m for its first private equity ‘Vision’ fund, with almost half from Asia
Jun 26, 2019 (Euclid Infotech Ltd via COMTEX) -- HSBC Private Banking has closed its Vision Private Equity 2019 fund (Vision 2019), raising over US$250 million globally, with nearly half of the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore : HSBC offers 2.5-year fixed term bond fund to Singapore retail investors
Jun 13, 2019 (Euclid Infotech Ltd via COMTEX) -- HSBC Global Asset Management is offering a 2.5-year fixed term bond fund to Singapore retail investors. The Global Corporate Fixed Term Bond 2022 aims ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore holds gay pride rally amid calls for repeal of colonial-era law
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Thousands of people took part in Singapore’s annual gay pride rally on Saturday, with many calling for a law banning gay sex to be scrapped following similar measures elsewhere ... ( read original story ...)
Second season of DBS’ Sparks drives home the sustainability message
SINGAPORE - DBS Bank on Friday (June 28) debuted the second season of Sparks, a mini-series inspired by true stories of social enterprises and their journey from the ground up. Themed "Everyday Heroes ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tycoons start moving assets offshore as fears rise over new extradition law
has started shifting more than US$100 million from a local Citibank account to a Citibank account in Singapore, according to an adviser involved in the transactions. "It's started. We're hearing ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Issue New Digital Banking Licenses to Non-Banks
Singapore will issue as many as five new digital bank licenses to non-bank firms as the island nation seeks to strengthen competition in financial services, according to one of its top regulators. “We ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tycoons start moving assets to Singapore as fears rise over new extradition law
has started shifting more than $100 million from a local Citibank account to a Citibank account in Singapore, according to an adviser involved in the transactions. "It's started. We're hearing others ... ( read original story ...)
As Singapore relooks 2019 projections, economists warn of possible technical recession
SINGAPORE: With policymakers here reviewing their full-year ... delaying firms from their capital expenditure and hiring plans, and worsening business and consumer confidence. The increasing ... ( read original story ...)
Import of bottled water from Malaysia’s Malee Mineral Water banned after bacteria detected in samples: SFA
SINGAPORE - The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has restricted the import of bottled water from Malaysian manufacturer Malee Mineral Water after bacteria was found in samples of products. In a circular ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Tourism Accelerator Opens for Applications
Singapore Tourism Board seeks Filipino start ... STB and partner Found8 will select start-ups already at the prototyping or business development stage, as well as those that have piloted a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to allow virtual banks as part of move to open up market
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore’s central bank plans to issue up to five digital bank licenses to suitable applicants, in a move that could deliver the biggest shake-up in two decades in a market ... ( read original story ...)
SFA bans import of bottled water from Malaysia’s Malee Mineral Water
The import of all bottled drinking and mineral water from Malee Mineral Water has been banned after bacteria was detected in recent consignments. (Photo: Facebook / Malee Mineral Water Sdn Bhd) ... ( read original story ...)
Import of bottled water from Malee Mineral Water restricted after bacteria detected in samples: SFA
SINGAPORE - The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has restricted the import of bottled water from Malaysian manufacturer Malee Mineral Water after bacteria was found in samples of products. In a circular ... ( read original story ...)
Prolonged uncertainty in Hong Kong won’t be good for Singapore: MAS chief
This may in turn benefit Singapore, the reports said. To that, Mr Menon said that based on data and engagement with financial institutions, there have been “no signs of significant shift in business ... ( read original story ...)