Singapore-based DBS has begun testing a chatbot that allows customers to order and pay for meals at participating restaurants through Facebook Messenger. Dubbed Foodster, the bot marks DBS's first for... ( read original story ...)
PSA For CBD Workers: DBS’ New Chatbot Lets You Order And Pay For Your Kopi On FB Messenger
Since 77% of Singaporeans are already on mobile messaging platforms, DBS says they “saw an opportunity to combine [their] strengths with Singapore’s most widely used social media platform.” “If instan... ( read original story ...)
Frasers Hospitality Trust kept at ‘buy’ by DBS on quality portfolio
SINGAPORE (Oct 29): DBS Group Research is maintaining Frasers Hospitality Trust (FHT) at “buy” its portfolio of quality hotels is hard to replicate at its current trading yield. FHT is also in a stron... ( read original story ...)
OCBC launches new brand campaign, Simply Spot On
SINGAPORE (Oct 29): Overseas-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) today a new brand promise campaign with the tagline Simply Spot On, to be rolled out over three months using an integrated multi-channel ... ( read original story ...)
Capitaland Mall Trust kept at ‘hold’ by Maybank and OCBC
SINGAPORE (Oct 29): Maybank KimEng and OCBC Investment Research are maintaining their “hold” calls on Capitaland Mall Trust (CMT) after the latter's 3Q18 results came in line with expectations. Gross ... ( read original story ...)
Cache Logistics Trust kept at ‘buy’ by RHB and OCBC
SINGAPORE (Oct 29): RHB Research and OCBC Investment Research say Cache Logistics Trust’s (Cache) 3Q18 results came within their respective expectations. Revenue increased 14.8% y-o-y to $31.5 million ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Shares May Take Further Damage
(RTTNews.com) - The Singapore stock market has finished lower in consecutive trading days, tumbling more than 65 points or 3.2 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 2 ... ( read original story ...)
The Great Singapore Sale Stock Market Is Here Again
Every two to three years, we seemed to have a variety of the Great Singapore Sale in the stock market that are back and enticing investor’s appetite to invest into the market. With the STI index now d... ( read original story ...)
3 Companies Which Will Let You Sleep Well During A Market Downturn
Worried about the overall state of the market? Do you know the 1 thing you should never do in the stock market? The Motley Fool Singapore’s new e-book lays out a plan to handle market crashes, details ... ( read original story ...)
Why did the Singapore Stock Market Fall?
No one saw it coming. Without any warning, the Dow Jones Industrial Average slumped 1,300 points in two successive days. Nobody quite knows why. It rebounded. Then it fell again. Again no one can adeq... ( read original story ...)
One in four current vacancies at Singapore banks are in a single job sector
If you’re looking for a job at one of Singapore’s three local banks – DBS, OCBC and UOB – you stand a much better chance of getting in if you work in technology. Our analysis of the banks ... ( read original story ...)
UOB reports 17% higher 3Q earnings of $1.04 bil on higher net interest income and lower allowances
SINGAPORE (Oct 26): UOB Group reported 3Q18 earnings of $1.04 billion, 17% higher than the same quarter last year, driven by double-digit growth in net interest income and lower allowances. Net intere... ( read original story ...)
DBS whets appetites with chatbot F&B service
Online chat has become more than just for chit-chat. An initiative by DBS Bank - a first in Singapore - allows consumers to skip the regular queue, pre-order and pay for food and drinks with Facebook ... ( read original story ...)
Expat Banking in Singapore
For example, the global bank account offered by Citibank International Personal Bank (IPB) Singapore allows clients to save in USD and 9 other currencies, and provides trading opportunities in the US, ... ( read original story ...)
DBS vs OCBC vs CIMB vs Maybank Renovation Loans in Singapore (2018)
I know firsthand how chor it is for newly weds to pay for both the dream wedding and home at the same time. Even if you hold a modest banquet and only make minor renovations to your house, you’re like... ( read original story ...)
Bear Market Alert: The Straits Times Index Falls Below The 3,000 Level
At the time of writing, Singapore’s stock market benchmark, the Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI), has fallen below 3,000 points. The last time the index fell below this mark was in late 2015. But decli... ( read original story ...)