This is the first time that the insurance industry has taken the lead against banks. The quality of customer experience in the automotive/home insurance industry has improved significantly and has ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Set to Hire Tech Talent to Bolster AI, Blockchain Capabilities Through Hack2Hire
DBS plans to hire around 150 of Singapore’s technology talent through its Hack2Hire hackathon to bolster its AI and blockchain capabilities. ( read original story ...)
Will new funding programmes attract Indian firms to list in Singapore?
Last week, Singapore announced a series of initiatives aimed at enticing up and coming high-growth companies to raise capital in Singapore’s public equity market and broaden the city-state’s appeal as ... ( read original story ...)
DBS plans to hire about 150 tech talent in Singapore through Hack2Hire 2021
In its fourth edition, DBS Hack2Hire aims to fill positions across 14 developer and engineering roles as the bank scales up its use of artificial intelligence / machine learning and blockchain ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s new infrastructure bonds set to gain from global fear factor
Singapore's first-ever sale of bonds to finance infrastructure projects is ideally timed as signs the global recovery is stuttering revs up demand for top-rated debt.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore monitoring number of COVID-19 cases in ICU, next 1 to 2 weeks ‘critical’: Lawrence Wong
SINGAPORE: The health authorities are keeping a close eye on the number of COVID-19 cases in the intensive care unit (ICU) to ensure Singapore’s health system is not overwhelmed, Finance Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Taste the flavours of Singaporean favourites with OCBC Cards dining deals
As Singaporeans, our love for food goes beyond a meal---it’s a meal that connects us to our identity. From hearing family ask if you’ve eaten, to asking colleagues about lunch plans and even planning ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore works to boost stock market
Singapore is working to boost its stock market, startups and entrepreneurs via a slew of new initiatives aimed at enhancing the country’s role as a financing hub. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Parliament rejects proposal hitting out at FTA with India
Singapore's Parliament has rejected a proposal from the Opposition hitting out at a free trade pact with India for allegedly paving the way for Indian professionals to take up domestic workers' jobs ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Temasek Start $1.1 Billion Fund to Boost Market
Singapore is looking to set up a S$1.5 billion ($1.1 billion) fund backed by state investment firm Temasek Holdings Pte. to bolster its stock market, which has struggled with tepid listings and poor ... ( read original story ...)
Deutsche expands South Asia wealth management team
Deutsche has added two new recruits to its Global South Asia GSA wealth management team in Singapore. Reporting to Amrit Singh pictured, head of GSA, Shankar Jha joins as managing director, bringing ... ( read original story ...)
Deutsche WM’s Asia Hiring Spree
After six years as a senior banker for DBS in the region, Shankar Jha has joined Deutsche Bank Wealth Management 's Global South Asia (GSA) team as managing director and group head in Singapore. He ... ( read original story ...)
Courting startups: Singapore lines up funding to boost IPOs
The co-investment fund of the government and state investor Temasek will provide late-stage private finance and investment for initial public offerings (IPOs) on Singapore Exchange. While Singapore is ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore taps on Temasek, EDBI to boost SGX attractiveness
The city-state’s initiatives aim to make SGX the go-to destination for local and regional firms looking to go public. ( read original story ...)
Hackers pose as S’pore bank customers by stealing OTPs, making S$500K in fake credit card payments
Hackers abroad have been able to pose as 75 bank customers here to make about S$500,000 (RM1.54mil) in fake credit card payments. ( read original story ...)
Save as you spend: two mobile apps every savvy shopper needs
You can now earn CapitaLand reward points instantly with your DBS/POSB cards – link your CapitaStar account to your PayLah! app to start enjoying discounts and vouchers. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)