A 23-year-old conwoman who tricked a 56-year-old naive and superstitious canteen assistant into handing over nearly $50,000 by lying that she would help the victim find a husband through secret ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fintech firm Nium expands in UK before pursuing IPO
Nium, a Singapore-based fintech startup backed by state-owned investor Temasek Holdings, agreed to buy payments firm Ixaris before pursuing an initial public offering in the US. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aozora Bank ties up with Singapore VC Genesis Alternative
Japan's Aozora Bank has tied up with Singapore-based venture debt fund Genesis Alternative Ventures Pte. Ltd. to enhance its financial services for startups and help Japanese customers looking to ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC Bank ramping up digitalisation efforts during the pandemic
DIGITAL payment solutions are no longer a luxury, but a necessity during the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the latest statistics from Bank Negara Malaysia, e-payment transaction volume per capita in ... ( read original story ...)
3 Singapore Stocks That Are Displaying Unexpected Growth
Despite Singapore falling back to Phase 2, these three companies continue to forge ahead with their growth plans. The post 3 Singapore Stocks That Are Displaying Unexpected Growth appeared first on ... ( read original story ...)
UOB v Lippo Marina Collection lawsuit: Nothing improper about giving furniture rebates, says defence
SINGAPORE - A bitter legal battle between an Indonesian developer and United Overseas Bank (UOB) over claims that a conspiracy was hatched among buyers of units on Sentosa to inflate about $182 ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered Singapore launches digital RM app
App closes gap between high touch and high tech to service affluent clients globally. Standard Chartered Bank (the Bank) has launched a digital ‘My RM’ app to bring seamless and secured connection to ... ( read original story ...)
Aetos, DBS to make switch to electric vehicles by 2026
Security firm Aetos and DBS will switch to electric vehicles (EVs) for the bank's operations by 2026.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Cancels F1 Race for Second Year as Others Keep Plans
The cancellation for a second year is due to “ongoing safety and logistic concerns brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic,” promoter Singapore GP Pte said Friday. Formula One reiterated it will ... ( read original story ...)
Google, Alibaba, Ant Group Seek Payment Licenses In Singapore
Sopnendu Mohanty, Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) chief FinTech officer, says FinTech investments in Singapore have ballooned in the last seven years. ( read original story ...)
7 new community COVID-19 cases in Singapore, including new cluster linked to karaoke lounge manager
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported seven new COVID-19 infections in the community as of noon on Friday (Jun 4), its lowest in more than three weeks. ( read original story ...)
7 of Singapore’s 13 new COVID cases in community
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Friday (4 June) reported 13 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 62,158. ( read original story ...)
OCBC Securities: The Definitive Guide to OCBC’s Investment Platform (iOCBC)
OCBC Securities is a trusted brokerage serving up a diverse selection of investment instruments, but its high fees could be a deal breaker for some. OCBC Bank is a household brand among Singaporeans, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore aspires to become fintech hub amid flourishing venture capital scene
Singapore is nurturing its thriving fintech industry even during the harsh Covid-19 pandemic times and sees more and more investments pouring into financial technology firms this year. The funds are p ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks to Watch: Bajaj Finance, Motherson Sumi, MTAR Tech, RIL, Wipro
Key companies which will announce March quarter results today are General Insurance Corporation of India, APL Apollo Tubes, Gujarat State Petronet, Quess Corp, Nilkamal and Arvind Fashions ... ( read original story ...)
For years Aussie high-flyers fled overseas to land massive salaries in low-tax havens like Singapore. Now they’re desperate to return home – even if it means taking a HUGE risk
Many Australian expats are competing fiercely for high-paying jobs at home, with salaries of $350,000 on offer for the top lawyers. Some have been lucky but for others, their experience isn't valued. ( read original story ...)