Amazon works exclusively (to my knowledge) with Citibank to promote Prime Now membership in Singapore, and you can get a pretty sweet discount of $10 no matter what. Promo expires 31 May though, so hurry. British fashion retailer ASOS is super popular here ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered hires for key team in Hong Kong and Singapore
Standard Chartered has made two senior hires in Asia as it continues ... Last month, Claudia Loh joined as an executive director in Singapore and Samuel Chang came on board as a director in Hong Kong. Both now work in work in wealth transformation ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank OCBC’s Q1 profit at 3-1/2 year high, tad below estimates
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore’s Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd (OCBC) reported a 29 percent rise in quarterly profit, underpinned by strong growth in net interest income and wealth management, but missed market estimates, sending its shares down 3.2 ... ( read original story ...)
Ties with US, N. Korea make Singapore an optimum summit site
SINGAPORE (AP) -- With the Demilitarized Zone on the Korean Peninsula out of contention, the small nation of Singapore is a natural choice for the historic summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, analysts say. Trump ... ( read original story ...)
Growing customer deposit trend bolstered UOB
Besides growing its core business in Singapore, UOB has done well in expanding its geographical footprint. Loans from countries outside of Singapore grew 12.5% to S$108 billion in 2017. There was also a notable 9% increase in loans from regional countries. ( read original story ...)
3 Positive Trends from DBS Group Holdings Ltd’s 2018 First Quarter Results
Banks in Singapore have seen their businesses perform well over the past two years. This has not gone unnoticed by investors, as the share prices of the banks have risen considerably in the same period. Last week, DBS Group Holdings Ltd (SGX: D05 ... ( read original story ...)
DBS launches digital financial advice tool
Singapore's DBS has added a "holistic digital financial advisor" to its app, giving customers a deeper insight into their spending and saving. Called 'Your Financial GPS', the feature analyses customers' bank account activity, categorising income and ... ( read original story ...)
Schedule confirmed for HSBC London Sevens
After a dramatic final at the HSBC Singapore Sevens where Fiji claimed their third-consecutive victory on the series, they also overtook South Africa to top the overall standings. Gareth Baber’s side will be looking to continue their winning streak in ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC launches $20m programme to train all its 29,000 employees in digital skills
SINGAPORE - OCBC Bank is embarking on a programme to train and develop digital skills in all its 29,000 employees globally, in one of the largest digital transformation initiatives undertaken by a Singapore bank. OCBC said it will invest $20 million over ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC’s earnings show some soft spots, stock takes a hit
An hour before the end of trade in Singapore, OCBC shares were down 3.6%, contrary to the trend in the other bank stocks on the Singapore Exchange. In all, Singapore's second-largest bank reported net profit of S$1.11 billion ($831 million) for the first ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC’s new programme to develop digital skills of 29,000 staff globally
One of the largest-scale and most ambitious digital transformation initiatives by a Singapore bank, the programme was officially launched yesterday (7 May 2018) by Samuel Tsien, group CEO of OCBC Bank, Jason Ho, head of group human resources, and Yap Aye ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Personal Finance Management Platform Get Acquired
Seedly, the personal finance management platform based in Singapore, is joining forces with ShopBack, the one-stop lifestyle portal of Singapore. This is the Cashback e-Commerce startup’s first acquisition after its USD40M funding announcement in ... ( read original story ...)
The Best Credit Card Sign-up Promotions in Singapore 2018
Citibank credit cards $100 CapitaVouchers (MoneySmart exclusive) + up to $120 cashback New to Citibank credit cards Sign up through MoneySmart (for vouchers, expires 31 May 2018) Min. spend $200 every month x 6 months (for cashback, expires 30 Jun 2018 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market Expected To Snap Losing Streak
The Singapore stock market has finished lower in three straight trading days, sliding more than 80 points or 2.4 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,530-point plateau although it's looking at a green light on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Can Singapore hold firm to its stock market dominance?
Halfway through Q1, companies that reported their results gained 9% YoY, whilst FTSE Singapore beat all other 12 indices in Asia. Half of the Straits Index Times (STI) stocks that are scheduled to report earnings this reporting season have now released ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bourse Tipped To Open Under Pressure
The Singapore stock market on Thursday snapped the three-day winning streak in which it had advanced more than 45 points or 1.3 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,575-point plateau and it may take further damage on Friday. ( read original story ...)