The multi-year, bancassurance deal for products such as motor, property and travel insurance, will be one of the largest of its kind in the region, and give insurers access to 15 million customers of Citibank in 12 markets including Singapore, Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
Citigroup to seek bids for Asia general insurance distribution deal: source
The multi-year, bancassurance deal for products such as motor, property and travel insurance, will be one of the largest of its kind in the region, and give insurers access to 15 million customers of Citibank in 12 markets including Singapore, Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
These 2 REITs Have the Highest Yields In Singapore’s Stock Market Right Now
Where can investors find stocks that have high dividend yields and carry relatively low risks? My suggestion would be real estate investment trusts, also known popularly as REITs. Of course, not every REIT is a good investment. To start my search for REITs ... ( read original story ...)
DBS: Asian Equities Outlook For 2Q17
Among the Asian markets, DBS recommends investors to focus on Singapore and Hong Kong. These two markets have outperformed the US market in Q1 due to its stable policies and premium growth prospects. DBS is confident that Singapore’s cheap valuations and ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered Singapore to roll out 20-week paid maternity leave
SINGAPORE: Standard Chartered Bank Singapore on Monday (Mar 27) announced it will introduce 20-week paid maternity and adoption leave from Apr 1. The bank said that as part of its family-friendly culture, it will be increasing fully paid maternity leave ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered Singapore offers mothers 20 weeks paid maternity leave
SINGAPORE — All female employees at Standard Chartered Bank in Singapore will be getting 20 weeks of paid maternity leave effective from April 1 this year, the bank announced on Monday (March 27). The policy, which is part of a larger rollout of enhanced ... ( read original story ...)
UOB to set up foreign subsidiary bank
The United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) has received preliminary approval from the State Bank of Vietnam to establish a foreign-owned subsidiary bank in the country. It would become the first Singapore bank to be granted a foreign-owned subsidiary bank ... ( read original story ...)
UOB Set to Expand in Vietnam
Singapore’s third largest lender, United Overseas Bank, has received preliminary approval from the State Bank of Vietnam to establish a foreign-owned subsidiary bank in the country. The preliminary approval is a coup for United Overseas Bank (UOB ... ( read original story ...)
How Kimly brewed its way to Singapore's first 'kopi-o IPO'
Even if you're not one to dabble in stocks, the recent IPO by coffeeshop operator Kimly Limited would have definitely caught your attention. With an offer of 173.8 million new shares at 25 cents each, the group was expected to have a market value of $288.7 ... ( read original story ...)
How Traditional Coffeeshop Operator Kimly Brewed Its Way To Singapore's First “Kopi-O IPO”
Even if you’re not one to dabble in stocks, the recent IPO by coffeeshop operator Kimly Limited would have definitely caught your attention. With an offer of 173.8 million new shares at 25 cents each, the group was expected to have a market value of $288 ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered Promotes New Credit Card with Pinball Machine
TBWASingapore created the ‘Unlimited Joy’ campaign with a cool little 45-second film for the launch Standard Chartered’s new Unlimited Cashback Credit Card. The benefits of the card are featured as the viewer follows the path of a pinball in a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Vietnam ink slew of MOUs in banking and infrastructure
HANOI: Singapore and Vietnam ramped up their business ties, signing off on a string of new collaborations in banking, power generation and infrastructure on the third day of an official visit by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. At a joint news ... ( read original story ...)
Canada’s trade agency launches first global branch in Singapore
Canada’s trade finance agency is launching its first global branch in Singapore as the country steps up efforts to boost business ties with Asia following the withdrawal of the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal. ( read original story ...)
TBWASingapore + Standard Chartered promote cashback credit card using pinball machine
For the launch of Standard Chartered's new Unlimited Cashback Credit Card, TBWASingapore created the 'Unlimited Joy' campaign, comprising a 45 second film, out-of-home, digital and print. The campaign aims to make Standard Chartered's cashback credit card ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Carro lands $12M to expand its auto listings business to vehicle financing
Still, the option to fall back and develop a Facebook bot is there in the future. At this point, Genie Finance is limited to Singapore but Tan said it is likely to roll out to Indonesia and Thailand over the coming months. The company has also introduced ... ( read original story ...)
Senior Changes at DBS Singapore
Prior to joining DBS, he was Citibank’s Global Head of operations for the Private Bank. Digital Commitment Change? In 2014 DBS Chief Executive Piyush Gupta announced that the bank would spend an additional 200 million Singapore dollars on its digital ... ( read original story ...)