Singapore's DBS has added a "holistic digital financial advisor" to its app, giving customers a deeper insight into their spending and saving. Called 'Your Financial GPS', the feature analyses customers' bank account activity, categorising income and ... ( read original story ...)
Schedule confirmed for HSBC London Sevens
After a dramatic final at the HSBC Singapore Sevens where Fiji claimed their third-consecutive victory on the series, they also overtook South Africa to top the overall standings. Gareth Baber’s side will be looking to continue their winning streak in ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC launches $20m programme to train all its 29,000 employees in digital skills
SINGAPORE - OCBC Bank is embarking on a programme to train and develop digital skills in all its 29,000 employees globally, in one of the largest digital transformation initiatives undertaken by a Singapore bank. OCBC said it will invest $20 million over ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC’s earnings show some soft spots, stock takes a hit
An hour before the end of trade in Singapore, OCBC shares were down 3.6%, contrary to the trend in the other bank stocks on the Singapore Exchange. In all, Singapore's second-largest bank reported net profit of S$1.11 billion ($831 million) for the first ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC’s new programme to develop digital skills of 29,000 staff globally
One of the largest-scale and most ambitious digital transformation initiatives by a Singapore bank, the programme was officially launched yesterday (7 May 2018) by Samuel Tsien, group CEO of OCBC Bank, Jason Ho, head of group human resources, and Yap Aye ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Personal Finance Management Platform Get Acquired
Seedly, the personal finance management platform based in Singapore, is joining forces with ShopBack, the one-stop lifestyle portal of Singapore. This is the Cashback e-Commerce startup’s first acquisition after its USD40M funding announcement in ... ( read original story ...)
The Best Credit Card Sign-up Promotions in Singapore 2018
Citibank credit cards $100 CapitaVouchers (MoneySmart exclusive) + up to $120 cashback New to Citibank credit cards Sign up through MoneySmart (for vouchers, expires 31 May 2018) Min. spend $200 every month x 6 months (for cashback, expires 30 Jun 2018 ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market Expected To Snap Losing Streak
The Singapore stock market has finished lower in three straight trading days, sliding more than 80 points or 2.4 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,530-point plateau although it's looking at a green light on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Can Singapore hold firm to its stock market dominance?
Halfway through Q1, companies that reported their results gained 9% YoY, whilst FTSE Singapore beat all other 12 indices in Asia. Half of the Straits Index Times (STI) stocks that are scheduled to report earnings this reporting season have now released ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bourse Tipped To Open Under Pressure
The Singapore stock market on Thursday snapped the three-day winning streak in which it had advanced more than 45 points or 1.3 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,575-point plateau and it may take further damage on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Higher Open Expected For Singapore Shares
The Singapore stock market has fallen lower in back-to-back sessions, sliding almost 70 points or 2 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,545-point plateau although it may find traction on Monday. The global forecast for ... ( read original story ...)
Novaland raises $160 million from convertible bonds in Singapore
The bonds were later listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX ... At least three new projects are slated to come to the market in 2018, said the firm. In 2018, Novaland sets out to reach VND21.7 trillion ($953 million) of revenue, or a whopping ... ( read original story ...)
Valuing Singapore Press Holdings: Sum of the Parts Valuation Case Study
Singapore Press Holding is changing. Whether it is actions lead by new CEO Ng Yat Chung or previous management, the approach now seem to be morphing it into more of a property based business. I thought why not take this opportunity to take stock whether ... ( read original story ...)
Stock market drops, ignores Asia
The stock market slipped Monday on concerns about rising inflation ... But Tokyo ended marginally lower as traders returned following an extended holiday weekend, while Singapore was 0.2 percent off. Seoul was closed for a public holiday. ( read original story ...)
EURO / SINGAPORE-DOLLAR (EUR/SGD)
04/24 BOND REPORT: U.S. 10-year Government Bond Yield Comes Off 3% Level, But Triggers Stock Market Tremors 07:58a EUR/SGD touched a new figure level at 1.62 [05:58 GMT] #forex #fx #finance #E.. 06:52a EUR/SGD touched a yesterday high at 1.61913 [04:52 ... ( read original story ...)
SEBI allows stock exchanges to extend trading timing for derivatives segment
"SEBI permitting trading times in equity derivatives from 9 am to 11.55 is a welcome step and will help controlling the shifting of price discovery of Indian stock to Singapore or Dubai ... which dominates the derivatives market volumes, said the move ... ( read original story ...)