OCBC has launched a suite of sustainability training modules to groom more subject experts within the bank as it furthers its sustainability push.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore and EU can collaborate on research, green finance to tackle climate crisis
S'pore and EU discussed these potential partnerships at a meeting on Thursday.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore and EU reaffirm climate action commitment ahead of COP26
SINGAPORE: The European Union (EU) and Singapore on Thursday (Jul 8) reaffirmed their joint commitment and "strong" partnership in global climate ... ( read original story ...)
Fitch Affirms Diners Club Singapore’s Credit Card ABS; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed DFS Asset Purchase Company Pte. Ltd.'s working-capital facility, standby liquidity faci ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s GDP to grow 4℅ to 6℅ this year despite uncertain global outlook: Finance Minister Lawrence Wong
Singapore Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said that with uncertainty looming large over global economy outlook, continue to expect gross domestic product growth of at least 4 per cent to 6 per cent ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Incumbent Banks: How Are They Stepping Up Their Digital Game?
Let’s take a closer look at how Singapore’s three incumbent banks are sharpening their competitive edge through digitalisation. ( read original story ...)
GUUD Launches New RYTE Financing Platform To Make Trade Finance Accessible for All Businesses
New Platform enables businesses big or small to access trade finance options to improve cashflow Opens up opportunities for businesses to apply ... ( read original story ...)
S’porean working in the finance sector for 15 years says he quit because in a department with ‘23 staff, 22 were from India and…
A concerned Singaporean wrote and shared his experience working in a foreign bank in Singapore where he saw how there was widespread hiring of for ... ( read original story ...)
Canadian jailed for robbing StanChart bank in Singapore may escape caning
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): A Canadian man who escaped with more than S$30, 000 after robbing a Standard Chartered Bank branch in Holland Avenue on July 7, 2016, was sentenced to five years' ... ( read original story ...)
Credit cards for foreigners working and staying in Singapore worth applying for
UOB Absolute Cashback Card is the newest kid in town that offers ... select restaurants peppered across the island and within some of the best luxury hotels in Singapore. There are wellness and golf ... ( read original story ...)
GIC-backed Bukalapak hikes IPO target to over $1.35 billion on strong demand: Sources
SINGAPORE (REUTERS) - Indonesian e-commerce firm Bukalapak is targeting raising more than US$1 billion (S$1.35 billion) in its initial public offering (IPO), 25 per cent more than previously planned, ... ( read original story ...)
Novo Tellus Capital mulls joining Singapore Spac race: Sources
Singapore buyout firm Novo Tellus Capital Partners is considering setting up a special purpose acquisition company (Spac) to list in the city-state as regulators prepare to authorize the vehicles in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore central bank chief says immigration key to labour force
Relying on foreign labour is one of the key ways that Singapore will be able to cope with its shrinking working-age population, the head of the Monetary Authority of Singapore said. ( read original story ...)
From DBS to Alibaba’s Ant Group: Here are 6 companies in S’pore that are hiring crypto roles
Singapore’s largest bank DBS has made itself heard on its interest in the crypto space, such as trading and digital custody capabilities. DBS has been actively exploring new revenue opportunities. It ... ( read original story ...)
Report: Bukalapak aims to raise over $1b in its IPO on signs of strong demand
Bukalapak will go toe to toe with regional giants Shopee, Lazada, and Tokopedia in Indonesia’s US$40 billion ecommerce space. Bukalapak is set to list on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) on July 29 ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s Bukalapak increases IPO target to over $1 bln on strong demand-sources
Indonesian e-commerce firm Bukalapak is targeting raising more than $1 billion in its IPO, 25% more than previously planned, on indications of strong investor demand for the country's first tech ... ( read original story ...)