SCB’s regional CEO Anna Marrs visits Bangladesh

Anna Marrs joined Standard Chartered as Group Head of Strategy and Corporate Development in January 2012. Anna has lived and worked primarily in New York, London and now Singapore, where she lives with her husband and two children. She holds an MBA from ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore needs 15,000 rail engineers by 2030: Transport

As it expands its MRT network and improves rail reliability. The Ministry of Manpower is in need of additional 15,000 rail engineers and technicians by 2030, as it grows Singapore's rail network. According to Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan, LTA and the ... ( read original story ...)

Home loans war between DBS and UOB results in competitive rates

DBS grew its home loan book 10.1 per cent last year to S$64.5 billion. UOB was not far behind, expanding 9 per cent to S$61.5 billion. OCBC Bank, the second largest bank in Singapore, grew its home loan book by 7.3 per cent to S$60.1 billion. Ms Tok said ... ( read original story ...)

Citi, Visa Launch eProcurement Platform In Singapore

Citibank and Visa are partnering up to launch a B2B platform for companies in Singapore aimed at streamlining complex business purchasing processes. Reports Friday (Mar. 3) said the companies are rolling out an eProcurement platform, Renepay, based on a ... ( read original story ...)

App-only bank Monzo is down

LONDON — App-only startup bank Monzo is down — and normal service might not be resumed for hours. Monzo notified users on Sunday that it is having issues with a supplier that may not be resolved until “nightfall.” The company is providing regular ... ( read original story ...)

Deutsche Bank to raise $8.5 billion to help restructure firm

NEW YORK (AP) -- European banking giant Deutsche Bank announced plans to raise at least $8.5 billion in capital and sell off a stake in its asset management business, in a move to help shore up the troubled German firm. Deutsche Bank will issue 687.5 ... ( read original story ...)

Fitch: China's Bank Results to Highlight Rising Risks

Bank earnings reports are likely to confirm these negative ... Media Relations: Leslie Tan, Singapore, Tel: +65 67 96 7234, Email: leslie.tan@fitchratings.com; Wai-Lun Wan, Hong Kong, Tel: +852 2263 9935, Email: wailun.wan@fitchratings.com. ( read original story ...)

Singapore millennials favour investing in property

A statement by Manulife said this suggests that Singapore millennials who bank on rental income may need to seek other alternatives. Wendy Lim, Manulife Asset Management chief executive, said: "Overall in the last decade or so we have seen yields falling ... ( read original story ...)

Inbee Park credits 'amazing' putting for HSBC win

SINGAPORE—Inbee Park used her self-described “amazing” putting to win the HSBC Women’s Champions tournament by one stroke on Sunday after closing with an 8-under 64. The South Korean finished on 19-under 269 at the Sentosa Golf Club, one shot clear ... ( read original story ...)

Here’s how you can invest in Singapore’s start-ups

So how can Singapore investors get on the bandwagon? Singapore’s Start-Up Opportunities As a leading economy in South-East Asia and a mature financial industry, Singapore is a regional hub for start-ups and for good reason. Good regulatory support ... ( read original story ...)