Possible levying of semiconductor and pharmaceutical tariffs by US seen as biggest threat to outlook. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
UOB’s Southeast Asia stronghold, wealth to drive profit growth
UOB's integration of Citigroup's retail assets could buoy profit growth by strengthening its Southeast Asian presence with a bigger customer base and cross-selling opportunities ...
Urban Company IPO to open on Sept 10; check price band, issue size, latest GMP & more
Urban Company, the renowned mobile app-based platform for beauty and home services, is launching its initial public offering (IPO) on September 10, 2025.
Moomoo Singapore Wins Big at Asia Fintech Awards 2025; named WealthTech of the Year and Personal Finance Tech of the Year
Awards reflect success in democratising investing for 1.5 million local users Highlights momentum from Moomoo AI launch and new partnerships with global asset managers Reinforces commitment to ...
Franklin Templeton celebrates 35th anniversary in Singapore
Franklin Templeton, one of the world's largest global asset managers, is celebrating 35 years of serving clients in Singapore, highlighting its long-standing commitment to delivering world class ...
HSBC tops the list of preferred banks for Singapore’s wealthiest
These attributes resonate with Singapore’s wealthy clients who value global services and dependable financial management. Ranked second was the Bank of Singapore with a score of 84. The bank was ...
Who is Kaustubh Kulkarni? Citibank appoints JPMorgan veteran as Asia Pacific co-head
Veteran banker Kaustubh Kulkarni will join Citi in December and will be based in Singapore. He will take up on the role alongside current head Jan Metzger ...
UOB Asset Management launches UOBAM Gold+: A dual-engine gold strategy for Singapore investors
UOB Asset Management Ltd (UOBAM) launched its latest managed portfolio solution, the UOBAM Gold+, which blends 49% SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust ETF (GLDM), 49% United Gold & General Fund (UGGF) and a 2% ...
DBS Group’s acquisition plans for Alliance Bank Malaysia face delays
Acquiring a stake in Alliance Bank would expand DBS's presence in Malaysia, a market where other Singaporean banks are already established.
GE Aerospace’s Singapore and Malaysia projects to enjoy ‘significant portion’ of new US$75 million investment
SINGAPORE] Aviation giant GE Aerospace on Wednesday (Sep 3) announced plans to invest US$75 million across its Asia-Pacific (Apac) maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and component repair ...
Three Decades Later, Franklin Templeton Still Thriving in Singapore
When the US investment giant blows out its 35th birthday candles in the Lion City, the question isn't "why stay" but "would they ever leave?" ...
Singapore industrial sector stands firm as APAC investment falls 36%
Across APAC, Q2 real estate investment fell to US$7.3b, down 36% YoY, pulling H1 volumes 27% lower than the same period in 2024. Singapore’s industrial property market remained one of the steadiest in ...
Diversify away from US or risk fallout, says Bank of Singapore
Mehvish Ayub, Head of Managed Solutions Advisory at Bank of Singapore in Dubai discusses the importance of diversification, suggesting that investors should look beyond the US to European and ...
Singapore bank unveils Southeast Asia’s first consumer mood ring
When bankers try to decode 650 million people's financial feelings, the resulting index promises either valuable insights or the world's most expensive opinion poll.
Citi appoints ex-JPMorgan banking veteran as Apac investment banking co-head
SINGAPORE] Citi has named Kaustubh Kulkarni as its new co-head of investment banking for Japan, Asia North and Australia and Asia South. Read more at The Business Times.
Info-Tech, SGX’s first Mainboard IPO this year, on ‘cusp of sustained earnings growth’
Info-Tech Systems, the first Mainboard listing on the Singapore Exchange in years, is starting to receive more coverage. The company, which provides payroll and other HR software for small- and medium ...