Chubb Inks Multi-Year Distribution Deal With Asia’s DBS Bank

Five Asia markets are covered by the agreement: Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan ... Chubb is touting the deal as a big one, because DBS has nearly 7 million customers in six countries, a figure that includes more than 3 million internet and 2 million mobile ... ( read original story ...)

Bank of Singapore eyes Luxembourg base

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s second-largest bank, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, is considering setting up a new subsidiary in Luxembourg. OCBC’s private banking arm, Bank of Singapore, which runs its European business from London, is understood to be ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore’s United Overseas Bank licensed

Deputy chief inspector of the State Bank of Vietnam Pham Huyen Anh on Tuesday granted business licence to the Singapore’s United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB). Anh said that he expected the 100-per cent foreign owned bank in Viet Nam would contribute ... ( read original story ...)

Ultimate Guide to Saving More Money While Shopping in Qoo10

UOB cardholders can opt for payment plans over 3 ... Check if the sellers have physical stores in Singapore and save on some shipping costs. Shopping on Qoo10 requires a bit of getting used to and a little bit of maths. Click around and double-check ... ( read original story ...)

Will Fintech break the dominance of local banks in Singapore?

Singapore is a flourishing financial centre, the third largest in Asia, and a thriving hub for Fintech development. However, the global economic environment is changing, and Singapore must adapt accordingly. According to Moody’s Investors Service, the ... ( read original story ...)

Travel deals and steals (Sep 28 to Oct 5)

Chan Brothers will organise a sale from Friday to Sunday to celebrate its win of the Best Travel Agency Singapore accolade at the TTG Travel ... Jetstar’s promotional fares for UOB cardholders UOB cardholders can now enjoy promotional fares to 26 ... ( read original story ...)

S’pore posts flat population growth; lowest in over 10 years

SINGAPORE — Amid fewer citizen births and a drop in non-resident ... many foreign construction workers have returned to their countries. UOB economist Francis Tan added: “Both public and private projects are also (slowing) down, so if you are in ... ( read original story ...)

3 Stocks With Potential Upside To Watch

UOB is MBKE’s preferred pick in the banking sector as it ... picks for investors who are keen on profiting off the expected increase in property prices in Singapore. CIMB Research also commented that UOL Group is a sound investment choice due to its ... ( read original story ...)

Standard Chartered has just hired a senior banker from DBS

https://news.efinancialcareers.com/sg-en/296427/ocbc-digital-banking-hiring/ Standard Chartered in Singapore has hired a senior relationship manager from DBS as it continues to build its Asian private bank. Abhijit Shetty joined Stan Chart as a director ... ( read original story ...)

The Singapore Stock Market Today: APAC Realty Makes Its Debut

Hello, Fools! Here are three things about the local stock market that you might be interested in today. 1. The Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI), ended the day at 3,224.49 points, down 11.66 points or 0.4%. On the other hand, the STI component that gained ... ( read original story ...)

Canada number six on HSBC list of best expat destinations 2017

Expats living in Singapore are the happiest with their new lives, according to a new list that ranks the best expat destinations in the world. If you're looking to start a new chapter in your life, the results of the latest HSBC Expat Explorer Survey ... ( read original story ...)