Small-cap listings dominated the market amidst uncertainty and trade tensions. The number of Singapore initial public offerings (IPO) YTD plunged by 30% to seven, bringing their proceeds down as well by 20% to US$408m, EY revealed. According to its global ... ( read original story ...)
Are MLMs Like Elusyf, Herbalife etc Legal in Singapore or Scams?
In the case of MLMs in Singapore, the answer is a flat-out no. Under the MLM and Pyramid Selling (Prohibition) Act (MLM Act), “MLM” and “pyramid selling scheme” have the same definition. The statute d... ( read original story ...)
India, ASEAN must work for early conclusion of RCEP: Singapore FM Heng Swee Keat
India and ASEAN must work for early conclusion of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), Singapore Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat said today. He further said that countries benefit quite ... ( read original story ...)
What Investors Should Know About Share Buybacks By Singapore Stocks In June 2018
In June this year, 74.6 million shares were repurchased by 33 companies for a total amount of S$174 million, according to a recent report by Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX: S68). This marked one of t... ( read original story ...)
India, ASEAN must work for early conclusion of RCEP, says Singapore finance minister Keat
New Delhi: India and ASEAN must work for early conclusion of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), Singapore Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat said on Thursday. He further said that countr... ( read original story ...)
ThoughtWorks and AI Singapore Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Agreement will promote training and further Research & Development in AI and analytics in Singapore SINGAPORE, July 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- ThoughtWorks, a global software and digital transformation consultancy, and AI Singapore signed a Memorandum of ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Visa Debit Card Review 2018 – 5 Facts About This DBS Debit Card
If you don’t qualify for a credit card (e.g. you’re still a student), this is hands down one of the best debit cards in Singapore you could be using right now. Conclusion: The most generous debit card ever...? The 5% cashback that the DBS Visa ... ( read original story ...)
10 Singapore Investment Blogs, Websites & Resources to Follow
As a paid member, you also get access to a wealth forum and investment reports on SGX stocks. My 15 Hour Work Week One of Singapore’s most well-known finance bloggers, the author entered semi-retirement in his early thirties and writes about a number of ... ( read original story ...)
Golf: Michelle Wie returning to Singapore for HSBC Women’s World Championship defence next year
SINGAPORE - Michelle Wie, the reigning HSBC Women's World Championship title holder, confirmed on Tuesday (July 3) that she will return to Singapore in March to defend her crown. The American had ended a 1,351-day drought for a fifth LPGA Tour win on the ... ( read original story ...)
The Best Credit Card Promotions in Singapore 2018
Standard Chartered credit card promotion StanChart has one of the ... ccard category=shopping id=986 ] DBS debit card promotion Since hardly anyone in Singapore is "new to DBS", I was quite surprised that DBS/POSB actually has a sign-up promotion ... ( read original story ...)
Half-Time Report: How IPOs In Singapore Are Faring In 2018?
The Singapore Initial Public Offering (IPO) market has seen another lacklustre year with eight company listings, one reverse takeover (RTO) and one bond listing in the year-to-date 2018. Despite the challenges SGX has been facing and a depressed market ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Savings Bonds SSB August 2018 Issue Yields 2.57% for 10 Year and 1.78% for 1 Year
Looks like my Emergency Fund nIsow Singapore Savings Bonds Max Holding Limit is $100,000 for now. Apply via DBS, OCBC, UOB ATM Singapore Savings Bonds’ Inflation Protection Abilities Some instructions how to apply for the Singapore Savings Bonds ( read original story ...)
Warburg Pincus-Backed Trax Raises $125 Million Pre-IPO Funding
Trax, a Singapore-based startup serving the retail industry, raised $125 million in a funding round led by Boyu Capital as it advances plans for an initial public offering. The IPO could take place in the next 18 to 24 months and the company is already in ... ( read original story ...)
The Singapore Stock Market Today: PropNex Limited Makes Its Trading Debut
Welcome to a brand-new week, everyone. Here are three things about the local stock market that you might be interested in today. 1. The Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) ended the day down 0.9% to 3,238.9. Of the 30 index stocks, 26 were in the red; two were ... ( read original story ...)
Citibank Singapore to reskill 2,000 employees by 2020
The bank has launched a new Professional Conversion Programme focused on digital skills. Citibank Singapore has launched several training initiatives that will help to reskill over 2,000 employees in the next three years, The latest programme, which is ... ( read original story ...)
Citi launches Professional Conversion Programme to upskill staff
It is one of several training initiatives to reskill 2000 staff over the next three years. For example, in March this year, Citibank Singapore – Citi’s consumer banking division – became the first bank in Singapore to launch IBF-accredited training ... ( read original story ...)