Manulife US Real Estate Investment Trust (Manulife US Reit) has obtained a five-year US$250 million (S$336.4 million) unsecured sustainability-linked loan from DBS and OCBC.. Read more at straitstimes ... ( read original story ...)
DBS joins global banks surrendering Hong Kong office space
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. is set to join UBS Group AG and other global banks giving up office space in pricey Hong Kong with so many staff still working from home. ( read original story ...)
Singapore joins Wall Street in planning for post-COVID-19 office life for banks
LESS-CROWDED trading floors, facial recognition systems and split work areas could all become routine for bankers in Singapore as the Southeast Asian financial hub readies for office life in a ... ( read original story ...)
Frontier to Raise Up to $315 Million in Year’s 2nd Airline IPO
Frontier Group Holdings Inc. plans to price its initial public offering at $19 to $21 a share, raising as much as $315 million as it aims to take advantage of an expected recovery in airline ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: MAS forecast to keep monetary conditions unchanged – UOB
“The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will likely hold its monetary policy meeting in the period between 8 and 14 April 2021.” “While we recognise Singapore’s upside growth potential and the ... ( read original story ...)
DBS points to digital economy, EVs, infrastructure as 2021 growth drivers for Indonesia
JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/ANN): The digital economy, electric vehicles (EVs) and infrastructure are this year’s prominent sectors according to an economist at Singapore’s DBS Bank, who has made the ... ( read original story ...)
Singaporean bankers, traders planning for return to office
The city-state has taken a cautious approach to returning staff to offices even as infection rates remain low. ( read original story ...)
Laxmi Organic IPO share allotment today: Here’s how to check status online
After successfully raising Rs 600 crore from initial public offering (IPO), all eyes are on the share allocation in Laxmi Organic Industries. Laxmi Organic IPO share allotment will be finalised today, ... ( read original story ...)
Karooooo Ltd. (KARO) to Raise $190 Million in IPO
Karooooo Ltd. (KARO) plans to raise $190 million in an initial public offering on Wednesday, March 31st, IPO Scoop reports. The company plans to issue 4,000,000 shares at a price of $47.52 per share. ( read original story ...)
CG Power hits the roof as board to mull preferential allotment
CG Power and Industrial Solutions hit an upper circuit of 5% at Rs 64.75 after the company said its board will meet on 25 March 2021 to consider preferential allotment of shares to Standard Chartered ... ( read original story ...)
Financial institutions need to focus more on staff well-being, adopt new tech in post-Covid-19 world: Study
Workplace redesign strategies aimed at helping them build resilience in their operations.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Kalyan Jewellers IPO live — how to check allotment, listing date and more
The basis of allotment for the ₹1,175 crore IPO of Kalyan Jewellers is likely to be announced today on March 23.The IPO saw muted demand being subscribed to 2.61 times after the bidding process closed ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Leong Finance rolls out electric vehicle loans at lowest interest rate of 1.5%
The rate applies to full electric cars as well as hybrids with a petrol engine paired with an electric motor.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Tourism Lull From Thailand to Singapore Damping Oil Demand
Southeast Asian oil and fuel demand has hit a plateau after an initial recovery from the Covid-19-induced slump and appears unlikely to get back to pre-virus levels until the end of the year or later. ( read original story ...)
Singapore businessman linked to alleged fraud of record S$1 billion charged
A businessman charged on Monday (March 22) has been linked to an alleged fraud involving at least S$1 billion, the largest in Singapore's history. ( read original story ...)
Hyundai Motor Company and Singtel collaborate to advance Singapore’s smart mobility ecosystem and Industry 4.0 journey
Hyundai Motor Company and Singtel today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on a range of ventures to support smart manufacturing and connectivity for electric vehicle battery ... ( read original story ...)