Finance industry veteran Tariq Ahmad believes the world is his oyster when it comes to building an investment portfolio, especially given Singapore's small size.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Grab’s financial services arm has raised $300 million to expand its services
Grab Financial Group was likely able to garner such an unusually large Series A round due to its association with Grab and strong growth. ( read original story ...)
All CDP account holders will be able to view statements using SingPass soon
All Central Depository (CDP) account holders will soon be able to use SingPass to view their securities portfolios and access account statements on the CDP Internet investor portal.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
How to Buy Stocks in Singapore: Start Investing in 5 Easy Steps
So your new year’s resolution is to finally start investing! Don’t worry, that’s a much more achievable goal than last year’s resolution of losing 10kg. You’ll hear of any number of stock investing ... ( read original story ...)
SCB sets up fully-owned subsidiary in Myanmar
Siam Commercial Bank is setting up operations in Myanmar becoming the only Thai bank to operate a wholly-owned subsidiary in the neighbouring country. ( read original story ...)
Thai Beverage revives plan for $2 bln Singapore IPO of regional beer assets -sources
Thai Beverage PCL has revived plans to list regional beer assets through a Singapore initial public offering (IPO) that could raise about $2 billion, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. ( read original story ...)
CDP account holders can use SingPass to view their stock portfolios from Feb 1
Central Depository (CDP) account holders will soon be able to use SingPass to view their securities portfolios and access account statements on the CDP Internet investor portal.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
WEF Targets Marina Bay Sands for Singapore’s ‘Davos’ Summit: Sources
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The World Economic Forum (WEF) is aiming to attract around 1,000 delegates for its Singapore summit in late May and wants the iconic Marina Bay Sands complex to host the event, ... ( read original story ...)
Where and how to get new bank notes for CNY 2021
A complete guide to getting new bank notes for Chinese New Year during Covid-19.Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, getting new bank notes for Chinese New Year will not be the same as previous years.For one ... ( read original story ...)
Digibank apps: Which bank has the best all-in-one experience?
Digibank apps are likely some of the most used apps on your mobile device if you’re one who enjoys staying on top of your finances. Find out which bank’s mobile app offers features that make customers ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore SWF is a Cornerstone Investor in Thailand’s PTT Oil and Retail
PTT Public Company Limited or simply PTT (Thai: ปตท.) is a Thai state-owned SET-listed oil and gas company. Formerly known as the Petroleum Authority of Thailand, it owns extensive submarine gas ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s Bukalapak Raises Funding From Standard Chartered for Expansion
Indonesia’s Bukalapak.com has landed funding from Standard Chartered Plc as it makes progress toward raising $200 million to finance its expansion in the country, according to people familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s OCBC names Wong as CEO
Chinese Banking Corp has appointed Helen Wong as its next chief executive, propelling the former HSBC banker to the top job just a year after she joined the Singaporean lender. ( read original story ...)
Man jailed over 5 years for beating up his mother to get her ATM card’s PIN
A man attacked his elderly mother with her walking stick after she refused to disclose the personal identification number (PIN) of her automated teller machine (ATM) card.He even threatened to cut all ... ( read original story ...)
Affirm Almost Doubles in Debut After $1.2 Billion IPO
Affirm Holdings Inc. almost doubled in its public market debut, the latest multibillion-dollar technology company to start trading significantly higher than its initial public offering price. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines lands US dollar debut successfully
Singapore Airlines made a successful debut in the US dollar bond market, achieving tight pricing even though it is operating at a fraction of its pre-pandemic capacity. SINGAPORE, January 14 (IFR) - ... ( read original story ...)