The battle for Asia’s preeminent financial institution will be fought with the Federal Reserve providing ammunition — to both sides. Just how much profit each can squeeze out of US monetary tightening ... ( read original story ...)
Football: StarHub customers angered by broadcast issues during EPL games
Some experienced disruptions during Saturday's game between Fulham and Liverpool. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
New book features stories of Singapore start-up founders
SINGAPORE - While organising a hackathon with her team, Ms Nurul Jihadah Hussain realised that many such events in the startup ecosystem were designed in ways that made it difficult for women to ... ( read original story ...)
Stock Market Today: Sensex Up 100 Points, Nifty Nears 17,400
Reliance, Maruti, Nestle, HDFC, Tech Mahindra, NTPC were among the major losers in Sensex pack, down up to 0.7 per cent ... ( read original story ...)
FAQ: What you need to know about Singapore’s first sovereign green bonds and are they for you?
What are sovereign green bonds about and what should investors consider before purchasing these bonds? CNA asks the experts. ( read original story ...)
AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of Singapore Reinsurance Corporation Limited
AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of "a" (Excellent) from "a-" (Excellent) of Singapore Reinsurance ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore sees shipping banks rebound
At its peak, there were about 30 shipping banks operating out of Singapore, industry sources said, while now there are 20 lenders providing banking facilities to support shipping clients ... ( read original story ...)
SG man, 71, allegedly used wife’s bank account for money laundering linked to love scam
A 71-year-old Singaporean man who allegedly used his wife’s bank account to launder money linked to an Internet love scam was charged in court on Friday (Aug 5). ( read original story ...)
HSBC hires Pahwa for South Asia banking business
HSBC has appointed Sandeep Pahwa as head of capital financing and investment banking coverage for South Asia, according to a memo seen by Reuters. ( read original story ...)
Man, 71, allegedly used wife’s bank account for money laundering linked to love scam
He allegedly used his five bank accounts together with his wife’s to facilitate the flow of $222,000 from the victims. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
71-year-old man charged after Internet love scam victims transfer money to his bank accounts
SINGAPORE: A 71-year-old man was charged on Friday (Aug 5) after Internet love scam victims allegedly transferred money to his bank accounts. The accused, Lai Chee Keong, was charged with money ... ( read original story ...)
Porsche IPO deal a tick for Citi’s green push
Less than three years after starting a specialist sustainability investment banking division, Citi is getting runs on the board, says the Australian who runs it. ( read original story ...)
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex and Nifty50 likely to open higher today — all eyes on RBI
Indian equity benchmarks BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 are likely to start the last session of the week in the green, with the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee due to announce a key interest rate decision ... ( read original story ...)
Stock Market Live Updates: SGX Nifty signals a positive start; Tokyo stocks trade higher
Tokyo stocks traded higher Friday following tech gains on Wall Street while more businesses reported that higher raw material prices were weighing on profits. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index opened ... ( read original story ...)
MAS prices Singapore’s $2.4 bil 50-year inaugural sovereign green bond
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has priced Singapore’s $2.4 billion 50-year inaugural sovereign green bond with a 3.04% per annum (p.a.) coupon. The bond will mature in August 2072. Of the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Leong Finance sees profits rise to S$45.1m in H1
It has also announced an interim dividend of S$0.0375 in its latest bourse filing. Hong Leong Finance reported net attributable profits of over S$45.1m for the first six months of the year, a 1% ... ( read original story ...)