Binance Holdings Ltd. is currently in talks with former senior bourse executive Richard Teng for its Singapore chief executive role. ( read original story ...)
OCBC Climate Index finds large gap between sustainability awareness and adoption
Singapore residents have a relatively high understanding of sustainability issues, but this awareness is not reflected in their adoption and advocacy of sustainable habits, a survey by OCBC Bank ... ( read original story ...)
S’poreans highly aware of environmental issues but adoption of green practices lags: OCBC climate index
The average Singaporean is highly aware of environmental issues, adopts many green practices some of the time, and advocates some of these issues and practices to friends and family.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
New DBS loan allows seniors to borrow against their private property
Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents aged 65 to 79 will be able to borrow against their fully paid private homes to top up their CPF Retirement Sums that will be used for the CPF LIFE scheme ... ( read original story ...)
Upbit Singapore Ramps up AML/CFT Capability
Upbit Singapore has been in operation since its launch in October 2018 and from the onset, has taken compliance to be front and center of its business model. Upbit Singapore has submitted its DPT ... ( read original story ...)
5 things I learned from the 2021 Singapore Airlines AGM
COVID-19 has been a giant problem for airline businesses around the world, Singapore Airlines (SIA) notwithstanding. SIA, a national brand and arguably a representative of Singapore’s global ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Survey Reveals that 67% of Singapore Investors who Own Personal Investment Products Now Hold Digital Assets
Crypto survey reveals that 67% of Singapore investors who own personal investment products now hold digital assets. . ( read original story ...)
HK Raises Quarantine Period; Singapore’s New Plan: Virus Update
Hong Kong will hike quarantine for medium-risk places to 14 days, Chief Executive Carrie Lam said in a briefing.Business groups in Hong Kong are already opposing the government measures announced ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-listed ETF assets top S$10 billion
Singapore's exchange-traded fund assets under management surpassed S$10 billion (US$7.38 billion) this month, mainly from inflows into funds with Asia exposure. The Singapore Exchange (SGX) says the ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC Agrees to Buy AXA Singapore Insurance Assets for $575M
As part of the efforts to expand its wealth management business in Asia, HSBC Holdings HSBC has agreed to acquire 100% of the issued share capital of AXA Insurance in Singapore for $575 million. ( read original story ...)
HSBC acquires AXA Singapore for $575m in a bid to grow Asia wealth
London: HSBC Holdings agreed to buy AXA Singapore for $575 million in a push to build a global wealth hub in Singapore and fuel its expansion across Southeast Asia amid increasing tension in China. ( read original story ...)
Cryptocurrency Ethereum Gains Popularity in Singapore
Gemini recently published the results of its cryptocurrency survey and highlighted that the investors in Singapore prefer Ethereum over Bitcoin. ( read original story ...)
Personal debt soars among young Singapore adults during pandemic
Personal debt among young adults here has been rising during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the situation could worsen once interest rates start to rise. ( read original story ...)
HSBC snaps up Axa Singapore assets for $575 million in Asia expansion
HSBC currently ranks 10th in life insurance in Singapore, and does not have a health insurance business. The Asia-focused bank, like its peers, is battling poor returns from lending in a low interest ... ( read original story ...)
Ethereum most popular cryptocurrency amongst Singapore investors
Some 67% of personal investors in the country currently hold cryptocurrencies, with 78% owning Ethereum while 69% have Bitcoin, and 67% say the COVID-19 pandemic promoted them to invest more. ( read original story ...)
HSBC Inks US$575 Million Deal To Acquire AXA Singapore’s Insurance Assets
HSBC said that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of AXA Insurance issued share capital in Singapore for US$575 million. ( read original story ...)