(RTTNews.com) - The Singapore stock market on Wednesday halted the four-day wining streak in which it had advanced more than 100 points or 3 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just shy of the 3,540-point plateau and the losses may accelerate on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: President Halimah Yacob gives assent to Budget 2018
Facebook/Halimah Yacob/President's Office Singapore President Halimah Yacob said on on Tuesday ... Advisers)", who attended a detailed briefing on Budget 2018 by Ministry of Finance officials with her earlier this month. The CPA recommended Halimah to ... ( read original story ...)
UOB nabs an HSBC CIO, shifts him to Singapore
Darmawan joined the Republic’s third largest local bank at executive director level earlier this month, relocating from Jakarta to Singapore in the process, according to his public profile. UOB has been among the more aggressive recruiters in the ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Group Holdings Ltd.
The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Singapore. DBS Group Holdings was originally incorporated as The Development Bank of Singapore in 1968. It started as a financing institution for Singaporean companies and urban development projects. ( read original story ...)
OCBC Bank is the First Bank in Singapore to Launch its own Artificial Intelligence Unit
Suppose your car is involved in a minor mishap, and you hold a Great Eastern motor insurance policy bought from OCBC Bank. Would it not be convenient if you could simply send an image of your dented vehicle to your insurer via your mobile phone, and get an ... ( read original story ...)
156 banks in Singapore target inclusive hiring
Also read: Find out which Singapore bank leads in productivity The advisory said banks should proactively assess the likely impact of technological changes on their workforce, and work with the MAS, Institute of Banking and Finance, and Workforce Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC sets up in-house AI unit with initial injection of S$10m over 3 years
SINGAPORE - OCBC Bank has set up an in-house unit to develop artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, with an initial investment of S$10 million over three years. AI Lab@TOV, which operates under OCBC's fintech and innovation group, aims to drive the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s OCBC establishes dedicated AI Lab
Singapore's OCBC Bank is to spend $10 million over the next three years to develop inhouse expertise in artificial intelligence with the creation of a dedicated AI division. OCBC launched its first AI-powered chatbot, Emma, in 2016 to respond to customers ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank sets up unit to drive in-house AI development
OCBC Bank has set up a new unit dedicated to developing and integrating artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into its products and services. The Singapore bank said it was investing an initial amount of S$10 million (US$7.6 million) over three years ... ( read original story ...)
Profit Taking Likely To Hit Singapore Bourse
The win streak has hit four sessions now for the Singapore stock market, which has advanced more than 100 points or 3 percent in that span. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,550-point plateau although the wheels are likely to come off on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Brokerage Houses: Guide To Investing In Overseas Stock Markets
As you can tell, investing in American and the Hong Kong stock exchanges is popular among Singapore investors with all the local brokerages offer this market via its online trading service. The next most popular exchanges are Australia (ASX), London (LSE ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Malaysia stocks rise ahead of US inflation data
Singapore Exchange drifted lower by 0.3%. The market operator said it is stepping up efforts to ... in a move to reduce the volatility of its stock price. In Malaysia, the FBM KLCI index rose 0.2% to 1,864.03. Nestle (Malaysia) rose 4.6% to 157.40 ringgit ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s cat bond grant could total $1.5m saving per issuance
Singapore has been targeting the ILS market and catastrophe bond issuance for a number ... its notes must be listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange at least as a dual listing, and a percentage of the costs involved in issuing the ILS must be paid to ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC names Pradeep Rao head of corporates in South-east Asia for global banking
SINGAPORE - Banking giant HSBC said on Tuesday that Pradeep Rao has been appointed as its head of corporates for South-east Asia for global banking. In this role, Mr Rao will be driving and deepening strategic dialogue with the bank's key clients across ... ( read original story ...)
Nine major power players who could get you a job at HSBC in Asia
Here’s who’s leading some of HSBC’s most expansionist teams in Hong Kong and Singapore. https://news.efinancialcareers.com/sg-en/308862/hot-jobs-hsbc-asia/ You want to work for HSBC in Hong Kong or Singapore, a bank that made almost 90% its profits ... ( read original story ...)
The KrisFlyer UOB Account Has Enhanced Features, Is It Worth A Second Look?
That’s in addition to the miles earned for spend in both local and foreign currencies.You will also continue to earn interest for both Singapore Dollar and foreign currency balances. As a KrisFlyer UOB Debit Card and Account holder, it doesn’t hurt ... ( read original story ...)