Singapore has done well in protecting both lives and livelihoods throughout the COVID-19 pandemic on the whole, compared to other countries. Giving this assessment in Parliament on Monday (Mar 20), ...
‘Cosmic’ platform mooted for financial institutions to share details on suspicious customers
To thwart financial criminals who avoid detection by making illicit transactions across an ever-shifting web of accounts, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has mooted a secure digital platform ...
President Halimah calls for continued close economic partnerships between Singapore and Malaysia
The two nations can promote sustainable development, spur technological breakthroughs and create good jobs, she said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore stocks fall on banking sector uncertainty; STI down 1.4%
SINGAPORE - Local shares tumbled on Monday, as dark clouds over the banking sector in the United States and Europe contributed to a sea of red across key Asian markets. Read more at straitstimes.com.
DTGO said to weigh Singapore REIT IPO for $609 million UK assets
Thai conglomerate DTGO Corp is weighing listing its UK hospitality assets via a real estate investment trust in Singapore as soon as next year, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
‘Cosmic’ platform mooted for financial institutions to share suspicious customer information
To thwart financial criminals who avoid detection by making illicit transactions across an ever-shifting web of accounts, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has mooted a secure digital platform ...
MAS to set up information-sharing platform to combat money laundering under new Bill
Bill was introduced in Parliament on Monday (Mar 20) to provide for information sharing when combating illicit financial activities. Read more at The Business Times.
Shocked Credit Suisse staff in Singapore, Hong Kong fret about retrenchments
SINGAPORE/HONG KONG – Credit Suisse staff arriving to work in Hong Kong and Singapore on Monday (March 20) morning fretted about retrenchments and retaining business after Swiss rival UBS agreed to ...
What sets Singapore banks apart from Credit Suisse: Phillip Securities
PHILLIP Securities said it remains positive on Singapore banks despite the recent collapse of Swiss banking giant Credit Suisse, resulting in a government-brokered takeover by rival UBS. Read more at ...
Invest Talk Podcast: Stability, growth in Singapore and regional markets amid global uncertainties
Why Singapore's market is great for dividend yields, and listen to top regional stock picks. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Stock Market Live: Sensex and Nifty 50 poised for a negative start, Asian indices in the red
Indian equity benchmarks BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 are expected to open lower on the first trading day of the week tracing global cues. Singapore Exchange Nifty futures, an early indicator of the ...
Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex tanks over 500 pts, Nifty below 17,000; TCS drops 3%, Infy 2%
The boost to India’s macros arising from reduction in trade deficit and big decline in Brent crude to $73 are positives from the market perspective. - Dr. V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist ...
Singapore and Hong Kong vie to be the Caymans of Asia
The two cities have set up new fund structures to lure wealth away from traditional offshore financial centres ...
MAS: Credit Suisse to continue operating without interruption in Singapore following UBS rescue
The UBS takeover of Credit Suisse is not expected to have an impact on the stability of Singapore’s banking system, with the latter to continue operating in Singapore without interruptions and its ...
OCBC Bank launches new net-zero-aligned loan for corporates
The new financing solution, named the OCBC 1.5°C loan, provides incentives for corporates to set and work towards clear carbon emissions reduction targets aligned with internationally recognised, ...
Govt measures on property market ‘not a worry for now’ though demand is softening: DBS
DBS analysts believe demand is likely to taper off in 2023 with the natural cooling effect from a rise in mortgage rates.