SINGAPORE] UOB will cut interest rates on its flagship savings account, the One Account, in line with interest rate expectations. Read more at The Business Times.
Asian stocks bleed on Monday: Nikkei crashes 4%, Hang Seng down 2%
Asian stock markets tumbled on Monday, tracking Wall Street’s weak close on Friday as concerns over US President Donald Trump's upcoming tariffs rattled investors.
OCBC should sell Chulia Street properties so assets can be redeveloped to benefit Singapore
Enable CBD rejuvenation by selling OCBC Centre cluster of buildings for redevelopment Read more at The Business Times.
HSBC to provide US$40 million facility for Vietnam infra firm
The SACE Push facility is financed by HSBC Singapore, and LBBW will act as the mandated lead arranger. HSBC Singapore and HSBC Vietnam will act as sole ECA coordinating bank, facility and security ...
DBS, UOB, OCBC chiefs’ salary packages still lag global peers
SINGAPORE] Piyush Gupta, who on Mar 28 stepped down as chief executive of DBS after 15 years at the helm, saw his salary package more than double since the start of his tenure. Read more at The ...
OCBC pumps $2 million into programme to help over 180k seniors
SINGAPORE – A $2 million programme by OCBC Bank aims to help more than 180,000 seniors in Singapore over the next three years. The initiative was launched at Bukit Canberra in Sembawang on March 29, ...
Singapore’s financial sector turns to contract hiring for cost control
Hiring processes have become lengthier as employers consider cultural fit and regulatory compliance. The financial services sector in Singapore continued to remain cautious in their hiring, with an ...
How to Retire in Singapore
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Alpha Wave and IHC join Temasek to invest in Haldiram’s
Haldiram’s entered into an agreement with Singapore-headquartered global investment firm Temasek, the deal’s financial advisor said.
HSBC bets big on Hong Kong to tap Asia’s wealth-management boom, CEO Elhedery says
HSBC's customers base increased to 6.2 million last year from 5.4 million, showing the importance of the city, Elhedery says HSBC, the largest bank in Hong Kong with 6.2 million customers, will invest ...
About 6,000 vulnerable seniors to benefit from S$7.3M DBS Foundation programme, but netizens say it’s just a ‘band-aid measure’
SINGAPORE: About 6,000 vulnerable seniors in Singapore's 12 ageing towns will benefit over two years from a S$7.3 million programme launched by the DBS Foundat ...
DBS, OCBC flex financial muscle to support seniors
As populations across Asia grow older at an unprecedented pace, governments and communities are grappling with the far-reaching implications of this demographic shift. From rising healthcare demand ...
Singapore pool winners advance directly to semis
The HSBC Singapore 7s tournament this week will feature a modified format, with 12 teams divided into four pools of three. Each pool winner will advance directly to the semifinals without playing the ...
Singapore’s MAS Proposes Framework to Open Private Market Funds to Retail Investors
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched a public consultation on a proposed regulatory framework to expand retail investors’ access to private ...
Singapore’s Role as ASEAN’s Financial Hub: Can it Maintain its Lead?
Singapore remains ASEAN’s top financial hub, but rising competition, fintech disruption, and regional shifts challenge its dominance.
DFI Retail shares pop on news of Giant, Cold Storage sale; stock helps drive STI to record high
A privatisation offer for Sinarmas Land could make it the 7th potential SGX delisting in 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com.