Malaysia-Singapore stock market link to benefit retail investors

The Malaysia-Singapore stock market linking proposal is set to benefit retail investors, in particular, says DBS Group Research. “It has the potential to increase securities revenue for the Singapore Exchange (SGX) and generate interest, particularly ... ( read original story ...)

Can You Make a Will via Text Message in Singapore?

Do you recall our article on how to make a will in Singapore? We had said that a will must be committed to writing but in the current digital era, do you think electronic or online wills could be given the same recognition as that of a conventional will? ( read original story ...)

AIA Singapore’s operating profit rises 12% to $665m

"By arming agents with innovative digital sales tools, we transform the way they engage with customers, enhance servicing efficiencies and improve agent productivity," AIA Singapore said. The firm said its strategic partnership with Citibank delivered ... ( read original story ...)

How Did The Singapore-Listed Banks Perform In 2017?

The trio of banks in Singapore – DBS Group Holdings Ltd (SGX: D05), Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (SGX: O39) and United Overseas Bank Ltd (SGX: U11) – make up slightly more than 40% of the Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI). With such high c ... ( read original story ...)

Summit Power plans first Bangladesh IPO on SGX

Summit Power International started pre-deal investor education for an initial public offering of shares on the Singapore Exchange SGX this week ... the independent power producer's Reg S and 144A IPO will consist of new company shares only and could ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Stock Market May Add To Its Winnings On Tuesday

(RTTNews) - The Singapore stock market has jumped higher in two straight sessions, gathering more than 65 points or 1.8 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,555-point plateau and it's called higher again on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)

Asian stock markets gain after Wall Street rally

Benchmarks in Taiwan, New Zealand and Singapore rose while Manila and Jakarta fell. WALL STREET: Wall Street capped several days of choppy trading with a rally that gave the stock market a modest gain for the week. Technology companies, banks and health ... ( read original story ...)