HSBC takes tech route to end trade paper trail

HSBC now aims to revolutionise the $2tn world of documented ... a partner at consultancy Bain & Co in Singapore. “That has struggled over the last 20 years for a few reasons” including the difficulty in getting all constituents to move together. ( read original story ...)

DBS Bank launches online marketplace for buying, selling cars

SINGAPORE - DBS Bank has launched an online marketplace for cars, the first of its kind in Singapore to be helmed by a bank - a one-stop solution for those looking to purchase or sells cars. The launch comes after a proposal by the Monetary Authority of ... ( read original story ...)

Take part in UOB’s 2017 Painting of the Year

The annual UOB POY competition is the longest-running art competition in Singapore and is one of the most prestigious in Southeast Asia. Currently, it is held in four countries in the region – Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Over the years ... ( read original story ...)

DesignSingapore Council Awards Four Scholarships

Singapore Writers Festival 2017 recently unveiled a line-up of famous international writers that wil... Take part in UOB’s 2017 Painting of the Year United Overseas Bank (UOB) is calling for entries for this year’s 36th UOB Painting of the Year (U... ( read original story ...)

Malaysia weighs dual-class shares as exchanges battle for IPOs

“Bursa Malaysia has worked very effectively to improve the governance foundations of their market, but even Bursa cannot resist the pressure to consider dual-class shares if Singapore and Hong Kong exchanges convince themselves that quantity of IPOs ... ( read original story ...)

Bursa mulling dual-class shares as battle for IPOs heats up

“Bursa Malaysia has worked very effectively to improve the governance foundations of their market, but even Bursa cannot resist the pressure to consider dual-class shares if Singapore and Hong Kong exchanges convince themselves that quantity of IPOs ... ( read original story ...)

Schooling wins record fourth Sportsman of the Year gong

Such Sporting Deeds Deserve Retelling" by Rohit Brijnath, The Straits Times Best Sports Event of the Year (International): HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens 2016 Best Sports Event of the Year (Local): Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore 2016 ( read original story ...)

The top Australian credit cards for hotel perks and privileges

Virgin Australia Velocity and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer), with double points awarded on all hotel, airline and international transactions. Next in line, Citibank's flagship Citi Prestige Visa Infinite credit card, offering one free hotel night each year ... ( read original story ...)

CFTE Working with MAS to Help ASEAN Finance Professionals

The Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE) has signalled its intention today to set up its first international hub in Singapore. CFTE has been working closely with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to formalise plans to expand ... ( read original story ...)