Amount doubled to $4.7b versus 2016's $2.3m. The year 2017 ended with a good showing for the Singapore Exchange (SGX), with total funds raised through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) being the highest in the past four years. PwC’s Equity Capital Markets ... ( read original story ...)
What you need to know about your future finance job in Singapore
The skills you need to survive and thrive in Singapore banking and finance are changing rapidly. Here’s how to get your career ready for the future. Professor Benedict Koh (Associate Dean of Postgraduate Finance Programmes at Singapore Management ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank shares remain favorites as rates rise
DBS Bank said in a report it expects Sibor to rise to 2.15% by the end of 2018, giving a further lift to bank earnings. Credit Suisse, which has an overweight rating on Singapore banks, said the consensus of analysts is for earnings growth of 14.7% for the ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC further strengthens core retail banking and wealth management team
HSBC Singapore has announced the expansion of its core retail banking and wealth management team with four new appointments, all of which are newly created roles. The expansion reflects HSBC Singapore’s commitment to growing its retail banking and wealth ... ( read original story ...)
Higher Open Predicted For Singapore Stock Market
The Singapore stock market has moved higher in six straight sessions, surging more than 120 points or 3.5 percent in that span. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,500-point plateau and it's poised to extend its winning streak again on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Another senior Singapore banking professional lands a top job at Google
Google has recruited a leading Singapore banking professional, its second big hire from the local finance sector in just two months. https://news.efinancialcareers.com/sg-en/288353/southeastasia-tech-unicorns-hire-bankers/ Aman Narain, one of Asia’s most ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC Bank launches one-stop home advisory portal
SINGAPORE - Home buyers can now get advice and recommendations at an advisory portal set up by OCBC Bank - the first such online service launched by a Singapore bank. At the OCBC OneAdvisor Home portal, buyers can find out the types of property they can ... ( read original story ...)
Indian-origin banker named central bank governor of the year for Asia-Pacific
An Indian-origin banker in Singapore has been named as the best central bank governor in Asia-Pacific for 2018, a media report said on Thursday. Ravi Menon, managing director of Singapore’s central bank Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), was ... ( read original story ...)
Completely New To Finance? Here Are 20 Singapore Websites That You Should Visit First
MoneySmart has been around the block for a really long time and is one of the pioneers of the Singapore personal finance website scene. Because of that, their website contains a wealth of information on almost anything you could want to learn. By covering ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Malaysia stocks gain tracking weak dollar, US stocks
RHB Research Analyst Leng Seng Choon said while further upside for banking stocks may be limited after their 2017 rally, the impact of the interest rate up-cycle on earnings remains a positive. Singapore Exchange rose 0.4%. According to a report by PwC ... ( read original story ...)
Venture Corporation Ltd Will Become A Blue Chip Stock Very Soon: How Would Warren Buffett’s Investing Mentor See The Company?
In Singapore’s stock market, the term “blue chips” are used to refer to the 30 components of the market barometer, the Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI). Although the late Graham may not be very well-known to the general public, he’s a bona-fide ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC Bank Launches One-Stop Advisory Service For Property Purchase
Well, we have heard you and invite you to visit the OCBC OneAdvisor Home portal. OCBC Bank is the first bank in Singapore to launch an online advisory service that brings together everything that both first-time home buyers as well as seasoned investors ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Savings Bonds SSB Feb 2018 Issue Yields 2.04% for 10 Year and 1.55% for 1 Year
You can apply through ATM or Internet Banking via the three banks (UOB,OCBC, DBS) $10,000 will grow to $12,062 in 10 years. This bond is backed by the Singapore Government and its available to Singaporeans. You can find out more information about the SSB here. ( read original story ...)
Win Streak Expected To Continue For Singapore Shares
(RTTNews.com) - The Singapore stock market has climbed higher in five straight sessions, surging more than 85 points or 2.4 percent in that span. The Straits Times Index now rests just beneath the 3,465-point plateau and it's called higher again on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
7 Christmas Dining & Takeaway Promotions That HSBC Cardholders Can Enjoy This Festive Season!
Around this time every year, everyone is looking high and low for perfect gifts, hearty meals and great deals. If you’re an HSBC cardholder, you’ll need not fuss over which places to get your Christmas dining deals from, as you’ll be entitled to a ... ( read original story ...)
HSBC, Citi or Stan Chart: where should you send your CV in Hong Kong?
Stan Chart’s front-office facing tech roles are typical based in Singapore. Citi, however, ranks ahead of HSBC and Stan Chart for Asia ex-Japan investment banking revenues for the first nine months of 2017, according to Dealogic. Unsurprisingly ... ( read original story ...)