SINGAPORE has introduced a new Bill to improve the ability of law enforcement agencies to prosecute money laundering and deal with properties linked to suspected criminal activities. Read more at The ...
Usha Chandradas on Bills to strengthen Singapore’s anti-money laundering regime
NMP Usha Chandradas voiced support for the Corporate Service Providers Bill, which requires corporate service providers and qualified individuals who provide or supervise the provision of corporate ...
DBS Bank Enters Stablecoin Custody Space in Singapore
Singapore's largest bank, DBS Group Holdings, has announced its entry into the cryptocurrency industry with stablecoins.
Paxos Gains Singapore Approval for Stablecoin Issuance With DBS Providing Custody
Digital asset company Paxos received Monetary Authority of Singapore approval to offer digital payment token services, enabling it to issue stablecoins. DBS will be the company's banking partner for ...
“The Asia-Pacific RWA Tokenization Platform” 2024 Biannual Forum is being held in Singapore: The Real Application Moment of RWA is Approaching
Pacific RWA Tokenization Platform (APRTP-Asia-Pacific RWA Tokenization Platform) held its 2024 Biannual Forum at the Singapore Sands Convention Centre. Two world-class bank and bank-backed ...
Sony Ventures Into Crypto With Purchase Of WhaleFin Exchange
Sony ventures into the crypto market with the purchase of WhaleFin Exchange. Discover what this move means for the industry and Sony's future in digital assets.
Investments from GIC ‘not the solution’ to shake up Singapore’s stock market: Chee Hong Tat
Doing so will compromise our objectives of setting up GIC, which is not beneficial for Singapore and Singaporeans,” says Transport Minister and Second Minister for Finance Chee Hong Tat.
Singapore says could recognise Palestinian state ‘in principle’ only if it accepts Israel’s right to exist
CNA reported Balakrishnan’s remarks in Parliament on the conditions for Singapore to recognise a Palestinian state today. He said that Singapore is “prepared in principle” to recognise Palestine as a state but only if it accepts Israel’s right to exist and renounces terrorism.
Helping Singapore’s sex workers move to other work
A Project X programme called The Next Step was set up to help sex workers looking to find alternative career pathways. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Is Shunned Shein The Future For Blockbuster China IPOs?
Shein may end up listing in Hong Kong, after its New York IPO plan collapsed and its latest London plan faces similar geopolitical pressures The case shows how blockbuster IPOs by Chinese firms are ...
Health insurer Niva Bupa files draft prospectus for Rs 3,000 crore IPO
The issue consists of a fresh issue of Rs 800 crore and an offer for sale of upto Rs 2200 crore by its existing shareholders and promoters.
Niva Bupa Health files for ₹3,000-cr IPO
Niva Bupa Health Insurance, formerly Max Bupa has filed its draft red herring prospectus for a ₹3,000 crore initial public offering, of which ₹800 crore would be raised through a fresh issue and ...
Singapore aims to make it easier to prosecute money laundering cases
Singapore is seeking to make it easier for law enforcement to prosecute money laundering offences in the city-state, the home affairs ministry said, noting how currently some cases are not pursued ...
Best Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore (Jul 2024)—Rates Up To 3.75%, Minimum Deposits From $500
If you think that fixed deposits are only for conservative cash-rich aunties and uncles, think again. A fixed deposit (also known as a time deposit) account is a type of bank account that pays account ...
Singapore banks log share price gains in morning trade
THE three local banks were trading at elevated levels over the first half of Tuesday’s (Jul 2) trading session, following an initially mixed showing at the opening bell. Read more at The Business ...
Customs officers find contraband cigarettes worth over $800k in unpaid taxes; 3 men arrested
Singapore Customs officers seized a total of 7,500 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes. Read more at straitstimes.com.