Singapore’s central bank is counting on blockchain, along with artificial intelligence, to serve as “fundamental” technologies that will help transform financial services, according to a senior offici... ( read original story ...)
Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani: Amazon plans to enter the country
E-commerce giant Amazon is said to be considering business expansion to Indonesia and is now exploring the possibility with the country’s Finance Ministry. The expansion will be Amazon’s second one in ... ( read original story ...)
A look at new launch condos in Singapore
This means that Singapore homebuyers will have a wide range of condos across all market segments to choose from. In this article, we will look at some new projects as well as those that are scheduled ... ( read original story ...)
POSB Smiley CDA: Is It Worth Signing Up For?
POSB, OCBC and UOB all offer CDA accounts, which typically offer 2% interest. Doesn’t sound too bad at all, considering the typical savings account in Singapore gives you almost negligible interest. T... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Crypto Market Blooms as Korea’s Largest Exchange Moves In
Dunamu, the parent company of South Korea’s largest crypto exchange Upbit, has officially announced the launch of Upbit Singapore, which will be fully operational by October. Upbit Singapore CEO ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market Likely To Halt Losing Streak
The Singapore stock market has finished lower in back-to-back trading days, sliding more than 20 points or 0.7 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just beneath the 3,140-point pla... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Central Bank Flags Website Promoting Bitcoin Scam
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the country’s central bank, has issued a statement warning people about a website soliciting bitcoin investments that is using comments falsely ... ( read original story ...)
The Lost Decade of Sentosa Cove, Singapore’s Billionaire Haven
Sentosa Cove, a residential enclave nestled on an island off the coast of Singapore, is quiet at the best of times. Of a weekday, its frangipani-lined streets are mostly devoid of life, save the odd d... ( read original story ...)
3 Things You Should Know About the Singapore Stock Market Today
Here are three things about the local stock market that you might be interested in today. 1. The Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) inched down by 0.07%, or 2.1 points, to 3,139.3. Of the 30 index compon... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s STI ETFs: Which Is Better?
RSPs, which are offered by OCBC, POSB, Maybank, and PhillipCapital ... and is not intended to be personalised investment or financial advice. The Motley Fool Singapore has recommended shares of Dairy ... ( read original story ...)
Charting the Rise of Alternative Finance in the UK and Asia
So far, state regulations in the region have made it difficult for bridging services to take hold; however, in places such as Singapore, attitudes towards alternative finance are changing. The rise of ... ( read original story ...)
11 interview questions you will (almost) always be asked by DBS, OCBC and UOB
You’ve spent your career working for global banks, but you’ve just landed a job interview at one of Singapore’s local banks: DBS, OCBC and UOB. You’re not alone. The three firms – which ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Authorities Question Deutsche Bank Executive Over 1MDB Scandal
SINGAPORE—A senior Deutsche Bank AG executive has been interviewed by authorities in Singapore as part of their investigation into the multibillion-dollar scandal at Malaysian state fund 1Malaysia Dev... ( read original story ...)
How Expensive Is It to Get Divorced in Singapore?
For example, POSB & DBS charge the lowest interest rate (3.88%) of any bank in Singapore for its personal loans, making their financing the cheapest option for applicants that are approved. Alternativ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market Predicted To See Higher Open
The Singapore stock market has finished higher in three straight sessions, advancing more than 50 points or 1.6 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,160-point plat... ( read original story ...)
Binance to Open Fiat Exchange in Singapore
Binance, the most-used cryptocurrency exchange in the world, is testing a fiat currency exchange in Singapore, according to CEO Zhao Changpeng. He made the comment at a blockchain event in Singapore, ... ( read original story ...)