Affirm Holdings Inc., which provides installment loans to online shoppers, priced its U.S. initial public offering above its marketed range to raise $1.2 billion. In the first major U.S. technology ... ( read original story ...)
Mercuria taps Singapore fund manager for new source of finance
Such tie-ups may help fill financing void left by banks scaling down their commodity exposure after series of scandals ... ( read original story ...)
S’poreans Can Withdraw New Notes For CNY At 61 DBS/POSB ATMs
DBS/POSB customers can withdraw new notes for CNY at 61 ATMs across Singapore, and they can check online for queue situation. ( read original story ...)
Experts discuss how Singapore’s pandemic recovery can drive regional sustainability
As Singapore recovers from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, it has the rare opportunity to accelerate its sustainability efforts not only at home but also in the region, said experts during a ... ( read original story ...)
MSME e-commerce enabler Shopmatic sees 40% revenue growth amid Covid; aims to turn cash positive in 2021
Shopmatic had acquired CombineSell in October 2019 and Octopus Retail Management in March 2019 while it had partnered with PayU, OnlineSales.ai, United Overseas Bank - Singapore, and CIMB Bank - ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange tightens audit rules for listed companies
The Singapore Exchange has tightened rules for listed companies appointing auditors, as it tries to prevent a repeat of recent corporate governance lapses in the city-state. From January 2022, ... ( read original story ...)
Blackstone Buying Lucasfilm Singapore Facility for $132 Million
Blackstone Group Inc. is looking to purchase Lucasfilm’s building in Singapore for about S$175 million ($132 million), according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Best credit card promotions 2021 – Free money, CapitaLand vouchers & more
I have to admit, I’m a complete sucker for credit card promotions. These days, even the best credit cards in Singapore compete so hard for new customers, they practically rain Apple AirPods, Nintendo ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC offers Singapore’s first solar panel consumer loan
To finance the installation of solar panels and accelerate the adoption of clean energy, each homeowner can borrow up to $30,000 with a tenure of one to five years. ( read original story ...)
DBS, OCBC or UOB: Which bank gives you the greatest dividend yield?
Our local banks are known to offer solid dividends. Here’s how much shareholders would have received in 2020 by investing in each of these banks.DBS, OCBC and UOB are the banks that locals would be ... ( read original story ...)
Best investment sign-up promotions in Singapore (2021)
Here are 8 investment sign-up offers that can save you money and boost the growth of your portfolio. Everybody loves a good deal, and when it comes to investing, the best deals are the ones that give ... ( read original story ...)
UBS hires StanChart’s Granger as head of Southeast Asia M&A – sources
UBS UBSG.S has hired Standard Chartered banker Axel Granger as its Southeast head of M&A and financial sponsors, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday. Singapore-based Granger ... ( read original story ...)
MAS calls on Singaporeans to adopt e-hongbao this Chinese New Year
With Chinese New Year around the corner, many Singaporeans will be thinking about hongbao (red packets), which are traditionally exchanged during this period. In a statement yesterday, the Monetary ... ( read original story ...)
MAS encourages Singaporeans to opt for e-hongbao this CNY
With Chinese New Year around the corner, hongbao - or red packets, which are traditionally exchanged during this period - are on the minds of many Singaporeans.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singaporeans encouraged to give e-hongbao this Chinese New Year as safer, environmentally friendlier option
It will help to reduce queues for physical notes and are more environmentally friendly, said MAS.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered Names Wealth Arm’s Investment Chief
Standard Chartered has drawn from its own ranks to name Steve Brice as chief executive of its wealth management business. With quarter of a century of financial industry experience under his belt, ... ( read original story ...)