DBS named their new facility DBS Asia X (DAX). Fittingly, DAX will house a community driven by creativity and a relentless drive to put the customer at the center of all they do. At Tech in Asia Singapore 2016’s Panel Without Fear earlier this year ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's office rental market is the weakest in the world: study
Economic uncertainty and a cautious approach from occupiers have caused year-to-date Asia Pacific office leasing volumes to decline 10% over the same period a year earlier, according to a study by JLL which also shows Singapore leading the weak trend. ( read original story ...)
The Hong Kong-Singapore rivalry: Forget finance and shopping, is literature next?
Hong Kong and Singapore vie for recognition as Asia’s international business and finance centre, leading shopping destination, port and air hub. While neither city wins renown for literary tradition, for 10 days this month they concurrently hosted ... ( read original story ...)
TCS extends sponsorship of Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore
Tata Consultancy Services has extended and expanded its role as IT partner to the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore. The firm will again provide a smart phone app for the event, as well as drive additional fundraising efforts to support local ... ( read original story ...)
Coldplay's Citibank pre-sale has already sold out, Singapore fans panic
A pre-sale was set up today exclusively for Citibank members to purchase tickets for Coldplay's 2017 show in Singapore. Originally intended to last from November 17th to 19th, all tickets assigned for Citibank were sold out this morning. Not just in the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore SMEs: financing through debt crowdfunding platforms
An entrepreneur who is attempting to scale up operations or meet his firm’s working capital requirement may struggle to find a lender willing to extend finance. Fortunately, a number of debt crowdfunding platforms have been launched in Singapore in the ... ( read original story ...)
DBS said India’s bank note reform pushed up deposit growth
India’s bank note reform has pushed up deposit growth and boosted liquidity that may, in turn depress, inflationary pressures, the Development Bank of Singapore (DBS) said on Thursday. “The banknote reform has pushed up deposit growth, which in turn ... ( read original story ...)
5 BBQ Restaurants Firing Up The Grills In Singapore Where HSBC Cardholders Get Up To 18% Off
I live to eat, write, and fall in love with the world. When I'm not hustling, you'll find me curled up watching Netflix. The weather is turning cooler these days. What better time is there than now to turn up the heat, fire up the grill and gather up for ... ( read original story ...
Bonds face tough time as inflation expectations jump, UOB says
SINGAPORE Bonds are in for a tough ride in the first half of 2017 as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's plans to boost fiscal spending could stoke inflation around the globe, a chief investment officer at UOB Asset Management said on Thursday. UOB has ... ( read original story ...)
Bank note reform may depress inflationary pressures: DBS
the Development Bank of Singapore (DBS) said today. "The banknote reform has pushed up deposit growth, which in turn has boosted liquidity," said DBS in its daily market report. With credit growth still weak, excess liquidity has pushed Indian ten-year ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore sees Brexit as chance to recruit London's FinTech talent
SINGAPORE Britain leaving the European Union is opening up ... Some 11,000 participants - including software giant Microsoft and global banks such as Citibank and Standard Chartered - from over 50 countries gathered for the FinTech event. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Working on Interbank Payments Blockchain
The trial project is also exploring cross-border transactions, Ravi Menon, managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, said in a speech Wednesday. The city’s stock exchange, its largest bank DBS Group Holdings Ltd., its two local rivals ... ( read original story ...)
Coldplay coming to Singapore next April
Tickets for the 8pm show in Singapore start at S$78 and go up to S$298 for a VIP standing ticket, which includes priority entry, a lanyard and official merchandise, organiser Live Nation Lushington said. There will be pre-sales for Citibank cardholders ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore at front line of Standard Chartered's technology quest
With digital technology now at the heart of banking, the task of a chief information officer is more challenging and demanding, as Standard Chartered's Michael Gorriz knows only too well. Mr Gorriz, who joined the bank in July last year, says the financial ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered launches personalised investment tool for affluent clients
Standard Chartered is joining the digital wealth management revolution, introducing a personalised investment tool that harnesses the power of big data to help its relationship managers advise affluent clients in Singapore. Accessed via iPad, the tool uses ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Oldest Bank, OCBC, Is First Bank In Southeast Asia To Use Blockchain Technology For Cross-border Payment Services
OCBC Bank has become the first bank in Southeast Asia to use Blockchain technology in its local and cross-border payment funds transfer services. The use of a payment Blockchain solution will see increased efficiency, transparency and security as well as ... ( read original story ...)