SINGAPORE - OCBC Bank has set up an in-house unit to develop artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, with an initial investment of S$10 million over three years. AI Lab@TOV, which operates under OCBC's fintech and innovation group, aims to drive the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s OCBC establishes dedicated AI Lab
Singapore's OCBC Bank is to spend $10 million over the next three years to develop inhouse expertise in artificial intelligence with the creation of a dedicated AI division. OCBC launched its first AI-powered chatbot, Emma, in 2016 to respond to customers ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank sets up unit to drive in-house AI development
OCBC Bank has set up a new unit dedicated to developing and integrating artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into its products and services. The Singapore bank said it was investing an initial amount of S$10 million (US$7.6 million) over three years ... ( read original story ...)
Profit Taking Likely To Hit Singapore Bourse
The win streak has hit four sessions now for the Singapore stock market, which has advanced more than 100 points or 3 percent in that span. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,550-point plateau although the wheels are likely to come off on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Brokerage Houses: Guide To Investing In Overseas Stock Markets
As you can tell, investing in American and the Hong Kong stock exchanges is popular among Singapore investors with all the local brokerages offer this market via its online trading service. The next most popular exchanges are Australia (ASX), London (LSE ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Malaysia stocks rise ahead of US inflation data
Singapore Exchange drifted lower by 0.3%. The market operator said it is stepping up efforts to ... in a move to reduce the volatility of its stock price. In Malaysia, the FBM KLCI index rose 0.2% to 1,864.03. Nestle (Malaysia) rose 4.6% to 157.40 ringgit ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s cat bond grant could total $1.5m saving per issuance
Singapore has been targeting the ILS market and catastrophe bond issuance for a number ... its notes must be listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange at least as a dual listing, and a percentage of the costs involved in issuing the ILS must be paid to ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC names Pradeep Rao head of corporates in South-east Asia for global banking
SINGAPORE - Banking giant HSBC said on Tuesday that Pradeep Rao has been appointed as its head of corporates for South-east Asia for global banking. In this role, Mr Rao will be driving and deepening strategic dialogue with the bank's key clients across ... ( read original story ...)
Nine major power players who could get you a job at HSBC in Asia
Here’s who’s leading some of HSBC’s most expansionist teams in Hong Kong and Singapore. https://news.efinancialcareers.com/sg-en/308862/hot-jobs-hsbc-asia/ You want to work for HSBC in Hong Kong or Singapore, a bank that made almost 90% its profits ... ( read original story ...)
The KrisFlyer UOB Account Has Enhanced Features, Is It Worth A Second Look?
That’s in addition to the miles earned for spend in both local and foreign currencies.You will also continue to earn interest for both Singapore Dollar and foreign currency balances. As a KrisFlyer UOB Debit Card and Account holder, it doesn’t hurt ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered hires new Singapore MD after five months at rival bank
This managing director spent just five months at a Swiss bank before being hired by Standard Chartered in Singapore. https://news.efinancialcareers.com/sg-en/298817/mo-choudhury-standard-chartered/ Standard Chartered has recruited a new managing director ... ( read original story ...)
Bank helps connect Chinese with EEC
SINGAPORE-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) is drumming up interest among Chinese investors to seize opportunities in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and expects more and more Chinese companies to set up in the country’s flagship economic zone. ( read original story ...)
Singapore paves the way for legal finance in Asia
It has been a year since Singapore took the landmark step of allowing legal finance for arbitration, bringing the country into line with the US, UK, Australia and numerous other leading centres of dispute resolution. Singapore took the prize for being the ... ( read original story ...)
4 Reasons Singapore is Great for Startups
With its strong economy, well-educated populace and favorable tax treatment, Singapore should be high on their lists. Singapore’s economy is highly developed. For example, it is one of the richest nations in Asia (GDP per capita S$52,932) and individuals ... ( read original story ...)
Is SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS LTD ORDINARY SH (OTCMKTS:SGPRF) a Buy? The Stock Reported more Sellers
The stock of SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS LTD ORDINARY SH (OTCMKTS ... operates as a media firm in Singapore and internationally. The company has market cap of $. It operates through Media and Property divisions. It currently has negative earnings. ( read original story ...)
HSBC launches Singdollar income bond fund
HSBC Global Asset Management yesterday said it has launched its first dedicated Singapore dollar income bond fund for retail investors here. The minimum investment sum stands at $1,000, and investors may buy into the fund at any HSBC retail banking branch ... ( read original story ...)