Singapore REIT ETF Comparison

The advantage of a REIT ETF is the ability to gain overseas exposure. However, I can do that via InteractiveBrokers which charge very little in terms of brokerage fee (Singapore should do something about the trading fee). That said, the establishment of 3 ... ( read original story ...)

81% of Singapore’s SMEs Do Not Qualify For Business Financing

The Singapore government has introduced measures to help SMEs improve access to financing such as the SME Working Capital Loan program introduced in June 2016. Finance companies also had their cap on unsecured business loans extended to SMEs raised from 10 ... ( read original story ...)

Burford Capital Opens Up New Asia-Pacific Office In Singapore

LONDON (Alliance News) - Law-focused finance firm Burford Capital Ltd said on Monday it has expanded its business in the Asia-Pacific region with additional investment in Singapore, and has appointed Quentin Pak as director to lead operations in the ... ( read original story ...)

OCBC, HSBC, Mitsubishi UFJ in Singapore blockchain tie-up

SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Three major banks are joining forces in Singapore to build a customer identification and verification system using blockchain technology, potentially lowering compliance costs as lenders step up efforts to combat money ... ( read original story ...)

Richfield AHTS trio up for sale again

A Singapore court is trying again to dispose of three anchor ... Mortgagee United Overseas Bank (UOB) is trying to recoup $22.4m alone on the Pacific Bronze. At the time it came up for auction, the ship was deemed by VesselsValue to be worth only its ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Insurance companies do battle!

SINGAPORE, Oct. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Whilst most insurance companies give away petrol and shopping vouchers, Budget Direct Insurance has gone one step further. They're giving away hard cash to motorists who haven't even bought their insurance. In an ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore stocks fall; Sembcorp mulling India unit IPO

Singapore stocks ended lower on Tuesday, bucking Asian equities and record gains on Wall Street overnight, hurt by losses in financials and energy shares. Asian shares advanced after U.S. stocks started the fourth quarter on a strong note on Monday, with ... ( read original story ...)

Top 8 ETFs to Invest in Singapore 2017

Investors whom have a long term horizon can participate in the Singapore’s future growth via exposure to these solid corporations. China’s export led growth has lifted the Chinese economy to World No. 2 in terms of absolute GDP, and is continuing its ... ( read original story ...)

Sembcorp Industries mulling Indian unit IPO: report

Singapore's Sembcorp Industries is planning to list its Indian unit, Mint newspaper reported on Tuesday. The unit can be either listed here in India or elsewhere, Mint reported citing two people aware of the plan. The IPO for Sembcorp India, which has ... ( read original story ...)