Singapore's surprise property moves applauded by businesses

Singapore's largest listed property firm is broadly welcoming revisions to the city-state's property cooling measures after more than 3 years of sinking prices. "Together with the government's policies to support population and economic growth, such ... ( read original story ...)

DBS seeks new CIO at wealth division as Lim retires, sources say

DBS Group (Singapore Exchange: DBSM-SG), Southeast Asia's largest bank, is looking for a new chief investment officer for its expanding wealth management division to replace Lim Say Boon, who is retiring after serving seven years, people familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore to get 2 new radio stations

SINGAPORE: Singapore will get two new commercial free-to-air ... wellness and retirement planning, said IMDA in its news release. The station will also feature Chinese pop and "xin yao" entertainment music from the '80s and '90s. The second station is ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore bans former Goldman Sachs banker linked to 1MDB

Leissner resigned from the bank in February 2016. "MAS will not tolerate conduct by any finance professional that threatens to undermine trust and confidence in Singapore’s financial system," Ong Chong Tee, a MAS deputy managing director, said in a ... ( read original story ...)

POLL-Singapore Feb exports seen up 12.8 pct Y/Y

Apps/econ-polls?RIC=SGXOILY%3DECI SINGAPORE, March 13 (Reuters) - Singapore's non-oil domestic exports in February are expected to rise for a fourth consecutive month, a Reuters poll showed on Monday. Non-oil domestic exports in February were expected to ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore, Hong Kong property sectors go opposite ways

Home prices in Singapore have declined for the past three years. According to a report from Bloomberg, whether you look at prices or policy, the property markets in Singapore and Hong Kong are marching resolutely in opposite directions. Singapore has eased ... ( read original story ...)

Education funds planning for Singapore expats

Living costs in Singapore are among the highest in the world. Expats who move to the city-state can expect to pay large amounts for their accommodation and for day-to-day expenses. Car buyers in Singapore usually pay five to six times the price of a ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore hints at covered bond reforms

Currently, the encumbrance limit for Singapore is 4 percent, on par with Canada, but lower than 8 percent for Australia and 10 percent for New Zealand. Many other jurisdictions have no encumbrance limits at all. "The two banks (DBS and UOB) are around ... ( read original story ...)

CPPIB, Caisse to invest in Singapore, Indonesia warehouses

Canada’s two biggest pension funds have agreed to partner with LOGOS, a real estate logistics operator, to invest in warehouses in Singapore and Indonesia, betting on demand from the rise of e-commerce and a burgeoning middle class in southeast Asia. ( read original story ...)