SINGAPORE: The former deputy CEO and head of private banking of BSI Bank Limited's Singapore branch (BSIS) Raj Sriram was on Monday (Oct 10) issued a 10-year prohibition order and a 24-month ... ( read original story ...)
Family stuck in lift for over 3 hours at UOB Plaza 1, rescued by SCDF officers
Rescuers open a hatch for the family to climb out, and cross over to another lift. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Central Banker Urges More Shareholder Pressure
Singapore’s financial watchdog is calling for asset managers to ramp up pressure and scrutiny on environmental, social and corporate governance issues in their portfolio companies. ( read original story ...)
DBS runs fintech apprecenticeship programme with local polytechnics
As part of efforts under the Techskills Accelerator (TeSA) for ITE and Polytechnics Alliance (“TIP Alliance”), set up by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) together with industry partners ... ( read original story ...)
1MDB: Singapore authorities take action against former BSI Bank deputy CEO
SINGAPORE - Singapore authorities have taken action against the former deputy chief executive officer (CEO) of BSI Bank Ltd, Singapore Branch (BSIS) for his contribution to the bank’s failure to file ... ( read original story ...)
Behind Citibank SG’s multi-million dollar marketing push for its digital wealth solution
It partnered with Rishi Budhrani, Xiao Ming, Aiken Chia, Cheryl Wee, Christabel Chua, and Joanna Lim to amplify its theme of getting ahead in wealth with the bank that knows wealth. ( read original story ...)
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex and Nifty50 likely to make a gap-down start today — TCS to report results
Indian equity benchmarks BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 are likely to make a gap-down opening on Monday tracking weakness across global markets, as concerns persisted about the impact of steep rate hikes ... ( read original story ...)
Share Market LIVE: Nifty, Sensex stare at a negative start amid weak global cues; TCS Q2 results eyed
Indian benchmark indices NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex are likely to open lower amid weak global cues. SGX Nifty hinted at a negative start for domestic equities. ( read original story ...)
DBS unveils tech apprenticeship programme for polytechnic students
It will take in 20 students this year to start and later expand across all 5 polytechnics in SG. DBS has launched the DBS FinTech Apprenticeship Programme, a structured three-year apprenticeship ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered underwrites first transition finance facility for FPSO Maria Quitéria
Standard Chartered announced that it played a lead role in structuring, underwriting, and arranging a USD720 million syndicated loan facility for Yinson Holdings Berhad (Yinson) for the floating ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Retail Sales remain healthy – UOB
Senior Economist at UOB Group Alvin Liew reviews the latest Retail Sales release in Singapore. Key Takeaways “Even as Singapore’s retail sales declined by -1.3% m/m in Aug (fr ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong outperforming Singapore as international finance centre in several ways, Paul Chan says
But Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po, who made the comparison in a blog post on Sunday after a recently released index on global financial centres showed Hong Kong had slipped behind Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Don’t belittle ourselves against Singapore, says FS
The Financial Secretary, Paul Chan, on Sunday said Hong Kong should not sell itself short against Singapore, because data showed the SAR had a clear ... ( read original story ...)
Don’t belittle ourselves against Singapore: FS
Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Sunday said Hong Kong should not sell itself short when being compared to Singapore, because data show the SAR has ... ( read original story ...)
As home loan rates rise in Singapore, how can home owners find ways to save?
Two initiatives launched in October aims to help home owners and buyers stack their savings, make the most out of loans. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Winsome Diamonds’ Mehta family face allegations of $1 billion fraud, have declared assets worth only $146 million
The case has its genesis in the precious metals facility between Winsome Diamonds and Standard Chartered Bank which was entered in October 2008. ( read original story ...)