the "DBS NAV Financial Health Series". These workers, who form the bulk of Singapore's workforce, enjoy fewer support measures compared to older workers, said DBS Group Research senior economist Irvin ... ( read original story ...)
Tencent-backed online brokerage Futu looks to cash in on Hong Kong IPO boom with plans to expand margin financing
It also said the growth in its interest income was partly helped by IPO financing due to an active IPO market ... had obtained an in-principal approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore for a ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Ant Group Plans Consumer Finance Firm in Growth Push Ahead of IPO
but officials have pinpointed consumer lenders as a key lever in rebooting consumption. (Reporting by Julie Zhu; Additional reporting by Keith Zhai in Singapore; Editing by Sumeet Chatterjee and ... ( read original story ...)
Gold’s run ‘hasn’t quite finished yet,’ says Standard Chartered strategist
The gold rally still has some ways to go despite its recent stumble, says Standard Chartered Private Bank's Manpreet Gill. ( read original story ...)
Retiree sues UOB over $1.15m in investment losses
A 72-year-old retiree is suing United Overseas Bank (UOB) and a former relationship manager at the bank after suffering losses totalling $1.15 million.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore bourse bulks up with deals to fight Hong Kong threat
Currently, about 40% of listed companies and over 80% of listed bonds originate from outside Singapore. The bourse's last IPO, on its secondary Catalist board, was of local healthcare player ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore finance minister unveils $5.8 billion worth of virus support measures
Singapore's finance minister on Monday unveiled more economic support measures worth about S$8 billion ($5.8 billion) to cushion the blow from the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses and workers. "The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Boosts Stimulus by S$8 Billion Amid Recession
Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat announced additional support measures of S$8 billion ($5.8 billion) to cushion the blow from the coronavirus pandemic, extending wage subsidies and ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Esso Card – MoneySmart Review (2020)
Do you turn to The Tiger when you need to fill up your tank with black gold? Loyal customers of Esso can get rewarded for fuel purchases with the DBS Esso Card. When you first buy a vehicle, you ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Bank looks to train 3,000 employees in AI with AWS partnership
Singapore bank will run online tutorials for DBS employee to pick up fundamentals of artificial intelligence and machine learning, so they can eventually programme their own autonomous race car for ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Bank teams up with AWS on AI skills
Singapore’s DBS Bank is organising an AWS DeepRacer League to equip thousands of employees with skills in artificial intelligence and machine learning ... ( read original story ...)
StanChart, NTUC Enterprise plan digital-only bank in Singapore
Standard Chartered Plc is planning its second digital-only bank in Asia, teaming up with a NTUC Enterprise, according to people familiar with the matter.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Every major Asian market has a Nasdaq-wannabe. Can Hong Kong or Shanghai tech boards close the gap?
The Nasdaq has many advantages over the tech boards in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo and Seoul. These advantages include America’s appeal to global investors and the Silicon Valley network. ( read original story ...)
Every major Asian market has a Nasdaq-wannabe. Could Hong Kong’s or Shanghai’s tech boards ever catch up to the real thing?
The Nasdaq has many advantages over Nasdaq wannabes in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo and Seoul. These advantages include America’s appeal to global investors and the Silicon Valley network. ( read original story ...)
StanChart, Trade Union Arm Plan Digital-Only Bank in Singapore
Standard Chartered Plc is planning its second digital-only bank in Asia, teaming up with a unit of Singapore’s biggest labor union, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Temasek calls out racist Facebook posts targeting its Indian employees
The Republic's investment company Temasek has called out posts on social media targeting its Indian employees as a "divisive, racist campaign" aimed at stirring up hatred and intolerance. ( read original story ...)