The listed prices of DBS travel insurance plans are on the pricey side, but as with many an insurer, it’s the ongoing promotions that make prices attractive. With the current 60% off promotion for all ... ( read original story ...)
How banking jobs in Singapore have totally changed – and what to do now to get them
If you needed any more convincing that banks in Singapore are increasingly becoming havens for technologists, new data reveals the vast extent of their tech hiring. More than a quarter (27%) of ... ( read original story ...)
Amanda Tan qualifies for HSBC Women’s World Championship for third time
When Amanda Tan first qualified for the annual HSBC Women’s Champions tournament in 2014, she was a 14-year-old amateur golfer still studying at the Singapore Sports School. When she qualified for the ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC 360 Account – OCBC Savings Account Review 2019
If you’re gonna open a primary savings account in Singapore, you’re most likely going to go with one of the 3 local banks. OCBC is a practical choice because their ATMs are widespread yet have pretty ... ( read original story ...)
UOB One Account – UOB Savings Account Review 2019
Who is the UOB One account suitable for? Go for it if you hate maths. Compared to many other similar savings accounts in Singapore, the UOB One account is one of the least complicated. No need to tall... ( read original story ...)
Accept the offer as outlook still looks murky for M1, says OCBC
SINGAPORE (Jan 31): Keppel Corp and Singapore Press Holdings ... s “fair and reasonable” opinion that has since been published. In a Tuesday report, OCBC Investment Research says Konnectivity is unlik... ( read original story ...)
Shortage of new notes from downtown ATMs may foil Singaporeans’ CNY plans
POSB new notes pop-up ATMs across Singapore Introduced in 2015, POSB new notes pop-up ATMs have now become a popular CNY fixture. Each year during CNY, POSB installs temporary ATMs loaded with new ... ( read original story ...)
Consensus keeps Ascott Residence Trust at ‘hold’ but DBS has it at ‘buy’
SINGAPORE (Jan 30): Despite Maybank Kim Eng and consensus maintaining Ascott Residence Trust (ART) given its disappointing DPU performance over the past few years, DBS Group Research is maintaining it... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Singapore’s new MD reveals surprising hotspot in local job market
Bank of Singapore has snared a senior technologist from rival Julius Baer as competition for tech talent heats up within private banking. Anju Tiwari joined BoS earlier this month as a managing ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC remains positive on Mapletree North Asia Commercial Trust after a stable 3Q
SINGAPORE (Jan 30): OCBC Investment Research continues to rate Mapletree North Asia Commercial Trust (MNACT) at “buy” with a higher fair value estimate of $1.35 compared to $1.34 previously. To recap, ... ( read original story ...)
UOB sees deficit of $1.2 bil in FY2019 Budget as govt takes early measures
SINGAPORE (Jan 30): Singapore is expected to see a small and manageable deficit of $1.2 billion for its FY2019 Budget, says UOB, which comes off the back of a moderating domestic economy. Taking centr... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank loans grind to a halt at 0.5% in 2019
Total loans and advances fell to 2.8% in November 2018 from October's 3.4%. Singapore bank loans are expected to grow by a measly 0.5% by the end of 2019 from a previous estimate of 3% as the slowing ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC Travel Insurance Singapore Review 2019
At such high prices, it’s no wonder that OCBC runs near-constant promotions to keep its premiums competitive. Usually you can get around 50% off single trip plans. The current OCBC travel insurance pr... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Regulator Warns Against ‘National Cryptocurrency’ Scam
As we have a highly intelligent reader-base here at Finance Magnates, I hope that no one took the ... A case in point – this Tuesday the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) had to release an announc... ( read original story ...)
Sports Hub CEO Oon Jin Teik to leave after HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens in April
SINGAPORE - The Singapore Sports Hub is searching for its fourth chief executive officer (CEO) in just over three years following the sudden resignation of Oon Jin Teik on Monday (Jan 28). The 55-year ... ( read original story ...)
Citibank Travel Insurance Singapore Review 2019
Citibank travel insurance is one of the most popular travel insurance options in Singapore, perhaps because you can get complimentary Citibank travel insurance if you charge your travel fare to select... ( read original story ...)