The police have partnered more than 20 financial institutions that will move to freeze most bank accounts suspected to be linked to scammers within a day, in a bid to minimise losses to victims and ... ( read original story ...)
DBS announces new senior appointments in Singapore and Malaysia
DBS Group Holdings, on Monday, announced two senior-level appointments within the bank.Abdul Raof Latiff, who is currently DBS’s group head of digital for institutional banking and group head of ... ( read original story ...)
Citibank Credit Card Promotions and Deals: March 2021
If you’ve got a Citibank credit card, you’re in luck. Here are the deals you can enjoy as a Citibank credit cardmember (on top of the credit card’s own perks). A well-known global bank, Citibank ... ( read original story ...)
DBS names Raof Latiff as new country head for Malaysia
He is taking over from Mr Jeffrey Ling, who will be retiring from the role but staying on as a senior adviser.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
SINGA Explained – Singapore is Getting in Debt to Make Even More Money
For the first time in about 40 years, the Singapore government is going to borrow money to finance some of its projects. The post SINGA Explained: Singapore Is Getting In Debt To Make Even More Money ... ( read original story ...)
Why Singapore’s US$19 billion coronavirus Jobs Support Scheme is the envy of Asia
During lockdown, the city was paying 75 per cent of the first S$4,600 earned by every Singaporean and permanent resident each month. ( read original story ...)
Best personal loans in Singapore with the lowest interest rates (2021)
CIMB, OCBC and HSBC offer the lowest interest personal loans in Singapore. Find out more about these loans which you can find on SingSaver.Whether it’s due to an emergency or simple cash flow ... ( read original story ...)
Local banks step up to help Singapore SMEs go global
When a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) decides to take its first step outside the country, it will look for a bank with which it can open a business account that offers management of its cash ... ( read original story ...)
DBS to see ‘brighter days ahead’, analysts believe
Could DBS shares reach S$28.93? DBS’ management has adopted an optimistic tone, expecting stable net interest margins, better fee income from stronger business momentum, and lower impairments in 2021. ( read original story ...)
UOB says credit costs to ease ‘significantly’ as Q4 profit falls 32% to $688m
UOB CEO Wee Ee Cheong said the bank will rebalance its business to focus on wealth management services.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Deposit Insurance Corporation (SDIC) explainer: How it safeguards our hard-earned savings
SDIC — our fail-safe in case financial institutions in Singapore collapse. Here’s what you need to know about the company that insures your deposits up to $75,000. Keeping our hard earned savings in a ... ( read original story ...)
No need for independent fiscal council in Singapore: Indranee Rajah
SINGAPORE: Singapore does not need an independent fiscal council because the country continues to be fiscally prudent, Minister in the Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Budget debate: Singapore must protect reserves, not in national interest to reveal its size, says DPM Heng
Protect it, nurture it, and never squander it." Mr Heng noted that by staying true to values of prudence and stewardship, Singapore had built up significant reserves - and the confidence to deal with ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore should strive to remain fiscally prudent amid highly uncertain global outlook: DPM Heng
SINGAPORE: Singapore should strive to remain fiscally prudent, even as it has drawn the equivalent of about two decades of fiscal surpluses from ... ( read original story ...)
Types of Housing in Singapore: Public, Hybrid and Private Properties
Understand the different types of housing in Singapore — public housing; public-private hybrid and private residential properties ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Uses Blockchain for Verification of COVID-19 Test Results
The city state's Government Technology Agency (GovTech) and Ministry of Health (MOH) has developed a set of open-source digital standards used to issue COVID-19 test results, known as HealthCerts. ( read original story ...)