HSBC plans to wind down its M&A and some equities businesses in Europe and the Americas, the bank said on Tuesday (Jan 28), accelerating a shift to Asia in its biggest retrenchment from investment ...
Private equity returns to investing in cash-flow-positive firms, say Temasek-backed asset managers
Private equity will have a more positive 2025 than it's had recent years, and institutional investors will likely turn their focus to managers that invest in “good businesses (that) generate cash ...
US Investigates If DeepSeek Got Nvidia Chips From Firms in Singapore, Report Says
U.S. officials are investigating whether Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek skirted American export restrictions on advanced chip sales and bought advanced Nvidia (NVDA) semiconductors ...
STI up 1.4% as Singapore shares track regional gains on Friday
SINGAPORE - Singapore shares tracked regional gains on Friday (Jan 31), ending the week higher after markets reopened following the two-day break for the Chinese New Year holidays.
HSBC Launches Its Inaugural Wealth Centre, Redefining The Standard for Premier Elite Clients And High-Net-Worth Individuals
Artist Red Hong Yi’s masterpiece takes pride of place at the wealth centre, adding a unique cultural touch to the experience.
Singapore Remains Indonesia’s Top Investor, Hong Kong and China Trail Behind
Singapore maintains its position as the largest investor in Indonesia. In 2024, the total investment reached US$20.1 billion.
DBS names Seatrium and other regional names as top picks in oil & gas, energy sector
DBS has a “buy” call on Seatrium and a target price of $3.
Johor-Singapore SEZ: Will third time be the charm?
THE formal launch of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) has generated a flurry of interest from businesses and industry stakeholders keen to be part of what many are calling a “game ...
Saxo Singapore CEO on Trump, uncomfortable investing and being a ‘one-stop shop’
Mahesh Sethuraman, CEO of Saxo Singapore, says private banks enjoy an “extraordinary business with pretty thick margins”, but face a dilemma in trying to modernise for the next generation of clients.
HSBC’s high-stakes gamble: The future of banking in Asia
ASIA: In a significant realignment, HSBC has announced its decision to scale down its mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and equity capital markets (ECM) operations in Europe, the United Kingdom, and the ...
Zepto moves corporate base from Singapore to India ahead of IPO
Quick-commerce unicorn Zepto has officially moved its corporate base from Singapore to India, ahead of its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO). The company’s chief financial officer (CFO) ...
How Singapore’s ‘sandwich generation’ can leverage blue-chip stocks for financial relief
As Singapore ages, the “sandwiched generation” can ease financial strain by investing in blue-chip stocks like DBS, SGX, Keppel, and SATS ...
Investing Wisdom for the Year of the Snake: Lessons for Singapore Investors
As we slither into the Year of the Snake, let’s take a moment to appreciate the traits this fascinating creature symbolises: wisdom, foresight, and strategic thinking. Believe it or not, these ...
DBS raises stake in China’s Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank to over 19%
DBS Group on Monday said it acquired an additional stake in Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank for 1.60 billion yuan ($220.37 million), bringing its total stake in the Chinese lender to 19.40%.
HSBC’s global brand in the balance as it doubles down on Asia bet
HSBC Chairman Mark Tucker leaned into the microphone at a vast conference table in Beijing, telling British business leaders and senior Chinese officials that he spoke for all UK businesses present in ...
Dr. Agarwal’s Health Care IPO sees muted response on Day 1 so far; check latest GMP
The Rs 3,027-crore initial share sale of India's largest eye care hospital chain by revenue will remain open for subscription from January 29 to January 31 ...