Rents can climb further at an estimated 8% in 2019. Singapore’s office sector is expected to maintain its positive momentum even against increasingly volatile stock market conditions as it outperforms ... ( read original story ...)
MAS, Bank Indonesia set up US$10 billion bilateral financial arrangement
It will enable the two sides to access foreign currency liquidity from each other, if needed, to preserve monetary and financial stability, said the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Bank Indo... ( read original story ...)
UPDATED: River Ryan man alleged to have robbed Singapore bank, appealing extradition decision
RIVER RYAN, N.S. — A River Ryan man ordered extradited to Singapore to face bank robbery charges is appealing the decision. Officials with the Westminster Queen’s Court in England said David James Roa... ( read original story ...)
Singapore banks expect slower loan growth in 2019 due to trade row
Singapore-based DBS Group Holdings, and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp.-- the two of the top three banks in the region -- signalled more difficult times ahead but voiced confidence in their ability ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore sets up first commercial cyber risk insurance pool as regional threats grow
The pool, which will allow companies in Asean and Asia to be protected against cyber-related losses, was created with the Singapore Reinsurers’ Association and cyber specialist Peter Hacker, Minister ... ( read original story ...)
UOB opens new headquarters in Shanghai
"Our collaboration with UOB will serve as a conduit between China and Singapore, enabling us to draw references from Singapore's best practices in supporting FinTech growth as we strive to create in L... ( read original story ...)
DBS Bank wins Global, Asia ‘Bank of the Year’ titles at Global SME Finance Awards
SINGAPORE (Nov 7): DBS Bank has emerged from over 100 international competitors to win ‘Bank of the Year’ titles for both Global and Asia categories at the inaugural Global SME Finance Awards, where t... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bourse Tipped To Bounce Higher On Wednesday
(RTTNews.com) - Ahead of Tuesday's holiday for Deepavali, the Singapore stock market had halted the three-day winning streak in which it had advanced almost 150 points or 4.8 percent. The Straits Time... ( read original story ...)
Winner of UOB Southeast Asian Painting of the Year award turned tragedy into art
SINGAPORE- Indonesian artist Suvi Wahyudianto's mother wanted him to find a steady job, but she may now finally approve of his artistic pursuits. On Nov 1, the 26-year-old became the youngest artist t... ( read original story ...)
Behold the new ways to get a job at OCBC in Singapore
OCBC now employs almost 30,000 people across Asia and its headcount continues to rise. But what does it take to get a job at the bank? And what should you know about careers and hiring there ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Shares Called Lower On Monday
The Singapore stock market has finished higher in three straight sessions, climbing almost 150 points or 4.8 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,115-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
UOB gives staff 10% pay rise as tech hiring triggers headcount surge
UOB is starting to shed its reputation as the most conservative of Singapore’s local banks as its third-quarter financial report shows big upticks in average compensation and headcount. ( read original story ...)
DBS sees 72% rise in Q3 profit on lower allowances, higher loan income
SINGAPORE - DBS Group Holdings on Monday (Nov 5) reported that third-quarter net profit rose 76 per cent to $1.41 billion, compared to $802 million for the same period a year ago, when accelerated all... ( read original story ...)
DBS Q3 net profit up, nearly matching estimates
DBS says net profit came in at S$1.41 billion in the three months ended September versus S$822 million a year earlier. (Bloomberg pic) SINGAPORE: DBS Group Holdings Ltd, Southeast Asia’s biggest lende... ( read original story ...)
POSB Invest Saver: Here’s How You Automatically Invest In The Strongest Singapore Companies And Bonds Every Month
One of the simplest ways we can start investing is via a Regular Shares Saving (RSS) plan, such as the POSB Invest Saver. If you’re wondering what an RSS is, it just means investing our savings in sha... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-DBS Q3 net profit up, nearly matching estimates
SINGAPORE, Nov 5 (Reuters) - DBS Group Holdings Ltd , Southeast Asia’s biggest lender, reported a quarterly profit that was mostly in line with estimates on Monday, helped by loan growth and higher ne... ( read original story ...)