A former OCBC Bank employee in Singapore is being tried for illegally transferring SGD600,000 (US$470,000) from a client’s account and using nearly SGD90,000 of the client’s funds to pay credit card ...
UOB Private Bank redefines wealth building in Asia with personalisation and discipline
UOB’s discretionary portfolio management service helps clients grow and protect their wealth with steady returns and risk-managed strategies.
Aalberts’ privatisation offer for GVT is below target price but still likely to go through, says DBS
On July 10, GVT announced that Dutch semiconductor firm Aalberts Advanced Mechatronics has tabled a 94 cents per share offer, which is a 11.9% premium over GVT's share price just prior to the holding ...
SGX a ‘defensive pick’ as Singapore is viewed as tariff shelter
RHB analyst Jaiswal is expecting SGX to deliver more in terms of dividends. The payout ratio fell to 69% in FY2020 with the pandemic in full swing and the ratio has been kept at 61% since.
Manus AI flees China for Singapore following US$75 million benchmark round
Chinese AI Agent startup Manus has relocated its headquarters to Singapore and slashed most of its China-based workforce, just four months after its global debut. The move reflects mounting ...
10 Things To Know About NTT DC REIT – Singapore’s Largest REIT IPO In Over A Decade
The IPO comprises of 599.9 million units priced at US$1 each, with 30 million units for the public in Singapore at S$1.27 each. This may be the largest REIT IPO in Singapore since Mapletree Greater ...
DBS tackles scams and inequality in new season of ‘Sparks’
DBS has launched the fourth season of its award-winning web series Sparks, turning the spotlight on scams targeting vulnerable groups and the barriers faced by persons with disabilities.
Nufresh flips Singapore’s ‘chope’ habit to spark hygiene talk
In Singapore, tissue packs mark territory. This time, they sparked a conversation. Nufresh, in partnership with boutique creative agency ODD, turned the nation’s iconic 'chope' (to reserve) behaviour ...
Investment banking fees jump 38% in H1 2025: report
Citi led the market with $72.9m (US$54m) in fees, capturing a 12.5% share. Singapore’s investment banking sector recorded a strong first half in 2025, with total fees rising by 38% YoY to $583.47m ...
IPO hopeful Dezign Format brings creativity to Catalist
Dezign Format is seeking to list on SGX's Catalist board. The company lodged its preliminary offer document on June 30. The full prospectus is slated to be out on Aug 1.
OTSAW Announces Official Empanelment as Certified System Integrator for Singapore’s RoMi H Robotics Middleware Framework
Designation expected to position OTSAW to accelerate interoperable robotics deployments across public healthcare institutions ahead of anticipated IPO ...
HSBC UK unveils wealth centre to attract affluent clients
The bank opens a $5m flagship space in St James’s, aiming to mirror its successful Asian wealth model and strengthen international investment links.
HSBC appoint new chief risk and compliance officer for Isle of Man
HSBC has appointed Korsan Cevdet as Chief Risk and Compliance Officer (CRCO) for the Channel Islands and Isle of Man (CIIOM). Based in the Jersey office, in his new role Korsan will oversee the ...
OCBC Bank wins green financing awards at ABF 2025
Bhd has won the Malaysia International Green Financing Bank of the Year award at the Asian Banking & Finance Wholesale Banking Awards 2025 in Singapore.
Temasek sees more opportunities in Europe after investing $7.8 bln in region last year
Singapore's state investor Temasek sees growing investment opportunities in Europe as the impact of trade tensions on the economic climate makes some companies more attractive in terms of valuations, ...
Arkema to Invest $20M to Build New Rilsan Clear Unit in Singapore
Arkema S.A. ARKAY announced that following the start-up of the Rilsan Clear transparent polyamide unit in Singapore, which boosted the capacity of Rilsan polyamide 11 by 50%, it is investing $20 ...