Digital Treasures Center (DTC) became the latest firm to receive the Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to become a regulated Digital Payment Token ... ( read original story ...)
‘Greenwashing hogwash’: DBS Bank’s ‘eco-warrior’ marketing brag draws flak in social media
The Singapore bank's 'More like an eco-warrior, less like a bank' marketing tagline did not sit well with critics, when added to a LinkedIn post that sought to boost its credentials for committing to ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC hangs up on Ping An break-up call, lifts payout and profit goal
HSBC pushed back on a proposal by top shareholder Ping An Insurance Group Co of China to split the lender, a move Europe's biggest bank said would be costly, while posting profits that beat ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC rebuffs Ping An call for break-up, arguing it would be costly
HSBC pushed back on a proposal by top shareholder Ping An Insurance Group Co of China to split the lender, a move Europe's biggest bank said would be costly, while posting profit that beat ... ( read original story ...)
US Speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Singapore at start of Asia tour
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Singapore on Monday, beginning her Asian tour amid questions over a possible stop in Taiwan that has fuelled tension with Beijing.Ms Pelosi and her delegation ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore pursues ambitious climate goals
Singapore is continuing to pursue its net-zero emissions target, but the high price environment for energy has heightened calls for the city-state ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC raises profitability goal to rebuff Ping An call for breakup
HSBC sought to woo investors on Monday with a higher profitability target and bullish dividend outlook, as Europe's biggest bank pushed back on a proposal by top shareholder Ping An Insurance Group of ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC raises key profitability goal, seeking to rebuff Ping An call for break-up
HSBC sought to woo investors on Monday with a higher profitability target and bullish dividend outlook, as Europe's biggest bank pushed back on a proposal by top shareholder Ping An Insurance Group Co ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC raises key profitability goal after earnings beat, shares climb
HSBC reported a 15 per cent dip in first-half profit as credit loss provisions rose, but the fall was not as bad as feared and Europe's biggest bank lifted its returns guidance in the belief that ... ( read original story ...)
DBS raises interest rates on Multiplier deposit account; up to 3.5% per annum for sums over $50K
The Multiplier account offers customers tiered interest rates on their account balances. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Inflation hitting Singapore households harder, says DBS bank study
Low-income groups are seeing expenses grow 5.6 times faster than their income, suggesting why policymakers have prioritized relief targeted toward the most vulnerable households, the report said. ( read original story ...)
Singaporeans are spending more but incomes aren’t keeping up, DBS says
The global inflation wave is hitting Singapore households harder as they pile up more expenses while incomes aren’t keeping up. ( read original story ...)
MAS to issue Singapore’s inaugural sovereign green bond
The green bond will be launched via a book-building process, and will be denominated in SGD with a tenor of 30 or 50 years. ( read original story ...)
HSBC earnings beat expectations, increases key profitability goal
HSBC reported a 15 per cent dip in first-half profit as credit loss provisions rose, but the fall was not as bad as feared and Europe's biggest bank lifted its returns guidance in the belief that ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC H1 pretax profit falls 15%, increases equity goal
HSBC Holdings PLC reported a 15 per cent drop in first-half profit as expected credit losses more than offset the impact from rising net interest income at Europe's biggest bank.The ... ( read original story ...)
High House Rental Rates in Singapore: Should You Rent Now?
With the news of rental prices steadily rising, it will definitely put doubt in prospective tenants’ minds. If you are unsure of whether to rent now or not, read more to find out. ( read original story ...)