David Gerald of Securities Investors Association (Singapore) says the introduction of SPAC listings in Singapore's market will offer companies with an alternative capital fundraising route and give ... ( read original story ...)
Sustainable recovery from the pandemic is crucial for Asia to increase competitiveness
Business, finance and government leaders convened for Unlocking capital for sustainability 2021, where a new global sustainability innovation platform The SDG Co was launched. ( read original story ...)
DBS to hire 150 people for tech roles through programme with virtual hackathon
The bank aims to fill positions across 14 developer and engineering roles as it scales up its use of AI and machine learning.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Government Sets up S$1.5 Billion Fund to Spur IPO Growth
Singapore announced a package of initiatives to support high-growth enterprises to raise capital in the country's public equity market. ( read original story ...)
Citibank Singapore is no. 1 bank for customer experience in independent research firm report
Citibank was ranked as the top bank for the first time in an annual Singapore customer experience study by global research and advisory firm Forrester released today. The bank took top spot in the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore insurers surpassed banks in customer experience index
This is the first time that the insurance industry has taken the lead against banks. The quality of customer experience in the automotive/home insurance industry has improved significantly and has ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Set to Hire Tech Talent to Bolster AI, Blockchain Capabilities Through Hack2Hire
DBS plans to hire around 150 of Singapore’s technology talent through its Hack2Hire hackathon to bolster its AI and blockchain capabilities. ( read original story ...)
Will new funding programmes attract Indian firms to list in Singapore?
Last week, Singapore announced a series of initiatives aimed at enticing up and coming high-growth companies to raise capital in Singapore’s public equity market and broaden the city-state’s appeal as ... ( read original story ...)
DBS plans to hire about 150 tech talent in Singapore through Hack2Hire 2021
In its fourth edition, DBS Hack2Hire aims to fill positions across 14 developer and engineering roles as the bank scales up its use of artificial intelligence / machine learning and blockchain ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s new infrastructure bonds set to gain from global fear factor
Singapore's first-ever sale of bonds to finance infrastructure projects is ideally timed as signs the global recovery is stuttering revs up demand for top-rated debt.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore monitoring number of COVID-19 cases in ICU, next 1 to 2 weeks ‘critical’: Lawrence Wong
SINGAPORE: The health authorities are keeping a close eye on the number of COVID-19 cases in the intensive care unit (ICU) to ensure Singapore’s health system is not overwhelmed, Finance Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Taste the flavours of Singaporean favourites with OCBC Cards dining deals
As Singaporeans, our love for food goes beyond a meal---it’s a meal that connects us to our identity. From hearing family ask if you’ve eaten, to asking colleagues about lunch plans and even planning ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore works to boost stock market
Singapore is working to boost its stock market, startups and entrepreneurs via a slew of new initiatives aimed at enhancing the country’s role as a financing hub. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Parliament rejects proposal hitting out at FTA with India
Singapore's Parliament has rejected a proposal from the Opposition hitting out at a free trade pact with India for allegedly paving the way for Indian professionals to take up domestic workers' jobs ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Temasek Start $1.1 Billion Fund to Boost Market
Singapore is looking to set up a S$1.5 billion ($1.1 billion) fund backed by state investment firm Temasek Holdings Pte. to bolster its stock market, which has struggled with tepid listings and poor ... ( read original story ...)
Deutsche expands South Asia wealth management team
Deutsche has added two new recruits to its Global South Asia GSA wealth management team in Singapore. Reporting to Amrit Singh pictured, head of GSA, Shankar Jha joins as managing director, bringing ... ( read original story ...)