Singapore is a world leader in the field of green finance, and it has a strong ecosystem made up of initiatives from the public and private sectors as well as financial institutions. Due to its ...
UOB, Lazada sign MOU to collaborate on co-branded cards, loans to merchants
Lazada Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on retail products and banking solutions for their combined customer base in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and ...
UOB Kay Hian maintains ‘buy’ call on Civmec, latest contract brings orderbook to A$1.2 bil
In addition, Civmec, chaired by James Fitzgerald, also one won its single largest maintenance projects in the aluminium sector from Queensland Aluminium, thereby adding to the stream of recurring ...
Singapore concept of meritocracy too narrow, need to refresh mindset on schools and grades: DPM Wong
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's speech covered five key shifts in Singapore's refreshed social compact, including new approaches on skills, social support and caring for seniors, a new ...
Alibaba’s Logistics Affiliate Cainiao Targets International Expansion Amid IPO Preparation
“Brands might use Cainiao only in their initial phase of expansion,” says Ke Yan, Singapore-based head of research at DZT Research. “When they grow really big in a certain market, they might need to ...
Singapore’s Policy Pause Sets Stage for Local Dollar as Funding Currency, HSBC Says
The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s policy pause last week paves the way for the local dollar to become a funding currency, according to HSBC Holdings Plc.
OCBC and police joint operation prevents 700 scam victims from further $12.6m losses
Live interventions were carried out during a recent month-long joint operation by the Singapore Police Force’s Anti-Scam Centre (ASC) and OCBC Bank to prevent losses of more than $12.6 million for ...
UOBKH stays ‘overweight’ on Singapore banks despite plateauing NIM expansion
Shareholders would be rewarded with higher dividends in tandem with strong earnings growth in 2023, the analyst says.
Top PH Digital Solutions Firm Globe, PH Trade Department, Singapore’s Proxtera, Partner to Equip Filipino MSMEs With Financial Skills
The courses include a series of modules with videos by industry experts explaining different concepts followed by a short quiz.
GROW Believes Simple is Better for Crypto Finance Management
"Decentralization is the essence of crypto and is the fundamental basis of how it solves many tradfi [traditional finance] issues. However, the inevitable trade-off is that it leads to a burdensome ...
Credit Suisse bond holders in Singapore seek to sue Swiss government over worthless investments
SINGAPORE - About 30 investors in Singapore are seeking to sue the Swiss government over what they say is an unfair wipeout of their bonds during the recent forced takeover of Credit Suisse. Read more ...
Joint police-OCBC operation stops scam losses of more than $12.6m for 700 victims
Officers conducted live interventions by analysing in real time the fund flows to more than 500 bank accounts which were surfaced in scam reports Read more at straitstimes.com.
OCBC 90°N Visa vs Mastercard: Which miles card is better? (2023)
For the longest time, OCBC simply did not have a decent entry-level air miles credit card in their lineup. Sure, there's the OCBC Voyage Visa Infinite, but that's for those with super-high incomes ...
OCBC Cycle launches programme to teach young kids to ride bikes
With cycling becoming a popular recreational sport in Singapore, OCBC Bank has launched a programme to teach young children how to cycle, ahead of its annual OCBC Cycle event on 6 and 7 May. The ...
Fintech Airwallex Survey Reveals Majority of Singapore SMEs are Anticipating a Potential Recession
Singapore businesses have a "cautious" economic outlook, as new data from global fintech Airwallex reveals SMEs expect a recession.
‘Thanks anyway’: Singapore’s DPM Lawrence Wong puzzled by TikTokker’s ‘Daddy’ remark
Wong and Singapore's other leaders such as Health Minister Ong Ye Kung have a sizeable presence on TikTok, with some of their quirky posts going viral 'Daddy' in recent years has had dual uses in ...