Five new champions and one back-to-back winner were crowned across the strongest-ever elite, local and elite wheelchair categories. In their SCSM debut, 24-year-old Joshua Kipkorir (KEN) and 38-year-o... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Savings Bonds open to Supplementary Retirement Scheme funds from Feb 2019
SINGAPORE (Dec 17): Starting from Feb 1 next year ... SRS is a voluntary scheme operated by DBS/POSB, OCBC and UOB to encourage individuals to save for retirement, over and above their Central Provide... ( read original story ...)
End your year with a bang at a buffet: Here’s where to feast with a UOB festive deal
Once you’ve had your fill, kick back with a beer or two as you take in the gorgeous Singapore skyline. UOB Cardmembers perks: 50% off every 2nd adult for festive dinner buffet from 21 – 24 & 28 – 31 D... ( read original story ...)
Asean IPO activity may rebound in 2019, depending on these factors
SINGAPORE (Dec 17): After a lacklustre 2018, Asean markets stand a chance of seeing higher levels of initial public offering (IPO) activity next year – but only if there is a turnaround in economic fu... ( read original story ...)
Worst is over for Singapore shipyards but still a long way to complete recovery: UOB Kay Hian
SINGAPORE (Dec 17): UOB Kay Hian is maintaining a “market weight” rating on Singapore’s shipyards, with Sembcorp Industries (SCI) as its preferred pick. The research house has a “buy” call on SCI with ... ( read original story ...)
3 defensive consumer stocks to ride out near-term headwinds
SINGAPORE (Dec 17): UOB Kay Hian is maintaining a “market weight” rating on Singapore’s shipyards, with Sembcorp Industries (SCI) as its preferred pick. The research house has a “buy” call on SCI with ... ( read original story ...)
DBS, Halcyon Agri launch digital trading marketplace for sustainable rubber
SINGAPORE (Dec 17): DBS Bank and Halcyon Agri Corporation on Monday announced a partnership to launch a digital marketplace for the trading of sustainably processed natural rubber. The HeveaConnect di... ( read original story ...)
How Cheap Is The Singapore Stock Market Currently?
The Singapore stock market benchmark, the Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI), has tumbled 1.3% so far for the month. With such weakness surrounding the local stock market, investors might be thinking: “H... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market Tipped To Open Under Pressure
The Singapore stock market on Friday wrote a finish to the two-day winning streak in which it had advanced more than 50 points or 1.7 percent. The Straight Times Index now rests just above the 3,075-p... ( read original story ...)
A Look at Some of the Cheapest Shares in Singapore’s Stock Market Right Now
In a recent article here, we saw that there were 112 net-net stocks, as of 14 December 2018. To understand what a net-net stock is, you can head here. In this article, let’s look at 20 of those cheape... ( read original story ...)
7 in 10 Singapore women worry about affordable healthcare after retirement
About 74% of Singapore working-age women are concerned about their ability to pay for their own care or medical bills when they reach retirement, making them more worried compared to their global peer... ( read original story ...)
The Best Debit Cards in Singapore (2019)
spend $400/month for 4% rebate UOB Debit Card / Direct Visa Debit Card Earn SMART ... The DBS Visa Debit Card has my vote for being the one of the best debit cards in Singapore. You get 5% cashback fo... ( read original story ...)
Boutique private bank carves out a niche
The enterprise, with its boutique private banking model, celebrated its 10-year anniversary in Singapore, and its drive in Asia shows no sign of abating, with recent changes a clear signal of intent. ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia, Singapore shares edge higher as banks climb
KUALA LUMPUR (Nikkei Markets) -- Malaysia and Singapore shares edged higher Thursday as investors cautiously tip-toe back into markets amid signs of easing U.S.-China tensions. Banking stocks ... ( read original story ...)
Revolut gets European banking licence
Following on from the recent licences in Singapore and Japan, challenger Revolut has got its European banking licence. The “specialised” bank licence was facilitated by the Bank of Lithuania. This typ... ( read original story ...)
Bigger is better for this industrial REIT, says OCBC
SINGAPORE (Dec 14): OCBC Investment Research is starting coverage on ESR-REIT at “buy” with a fair value estimate of 59 cents, following the recent completion of the REIT’s merger with Viva Industrial ... ( read original story ...)