Singaporean tech is boosting financial inclusion across Southeast Asia, where millions are locked out of a rapidly modernizing economy. CNN's Kristie Lu Stout reports. ( read original story ...)
Asia stocks, dollar subdued as market seeks next catalyst, oil rises
SINGAPORE Asian stock markets were mixed on Tuesday following ... while oil inched higher on expectations OPEC supply cuts will be extended. The South Korean stock market is closed for Tuesday's presidential election, in which liberal Moon Jae-in is ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines partners with UOB for frequent flyer program
United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) has teamed up with Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) frequent flyer program to launch KrisFlyer UOB Account. Targeting those who prefer to use a debit card or millennials who may not yet be eligible for a credit card the ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC Q1 profit rises 14 pct, driven by wealth management business
SINGAPORE May 9 Singapore's Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd reported a nearly 14 percent rise in quarterly profit, largely led by sustained growth in its wealth management business and robust results from insurance operations. The city-state's second ... ( read original story ...)
Gigaba set to woo Singapore investors
Cape Town - Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba would soon head to Asia to woo fund managers after he held bilateral engagements with Singapore’s deputy Prime Minister, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, at the recently concluded World Economic Forum on Africa. ( read original story ...)
Positive Lead Tipped For Singapore Stock Market
(RTTNews.com) - The Singapore stock market bounced higher again on Friday, one session after it had ended the three-day winning streak in which it had collected almost 65 points or 2 percent. The Straits Times Index remains just beneath the 3,230-point ... ( read original story ...)
The Weekly Nibble: Is the Local Stock Market Worth The Price Now?
Let’s check them out. 1. Is The Singapore Stock Market Expensive Or Cheap Right Now? No one likes to buy something that is not worth the price. On that same note, we should be mindful of a stock’s intrinsic value when we’re thinking of investing in int. ( read original story ...)
Pool A: Zaruba back as Canada chase consecutive wins
Following their debut victory at the HSBC Singapore Sevens last month, Canada head coach Damian McGrath has added more firepower to his squad for the HSBC Paris Sevens as Adam Zaruba returns from injury. The 120kg power house missed the previous two ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's DBS, UOB and OCBC banks further support local fintech companies
They will share their problem statements with IMDA-accredited companies and invite them to develop relevant solutions. From left to right: Samuel N. Tsien, Group CEO of OCBC Bank; Piyush Gupta, DBS Bank's CEO; Minister for Communications and Information Dr ... ( read original story ...)
DBS to seek bids for non-life insurance distribution deal – sources
SINGAPORE/HONG KONG DBS Group (DBSM.SI) plans to invite bids from insurers keen to sell general insurance products across the key markets of Southeast Asia's biggest lender, in a deal potentially worth up to $350 million (270.67 million pounds), sources ... ( read original story ...)
Heng Swee Keat to attend ASEAN finance ministers’ meeting
SINGAPORE: Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat will attend the ASEAN+3 finance ministers’ and central bank governors’ meeting in Japan, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said on Thursday (May 4). Mr Heng will be in Yokohoma from Friday to Saturday for the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's $1 Billion Innovation Fund Aims to Aid Firms
May.05 -- Makara Capital CEO Ali Ijaz Ahmad discusses Singapore's fund that helps innovative companies develop their businesses. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets." ( read original story ...)
Singapore shares jump on DBS Bank earnings; Malaysia stocks hit two-year high
SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Singapore shares climbed to a 21-month high on Tuesday as banking stocks rallied after the nation's largest lender DBS Group Holdings reported better-than-expected earnings. Malaysia stocks rose to the highest in almost two ... ( read original story ...)
POSB e-payment trial to track maids' pay
POSB is waiving the minimum sum during the pilot programme. Association of Employment Agencies (Singapore) president K. Jayaprema said e-payments will help empower maids to manage their own money. Best Home Employment Agency, a participant in the trial ... ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered Marathon Runner’s Death Due to Natural Causes: Coroner
A 28-year-old Briton runner who collapsed during the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore (SCMS) last December had suffered a sudden cardiac death due to natural causes, a Coroner’s Court found on Thursday (4 May). Mr John Ying Wah Gibson a British ... ( read original story ...)
Pool D: Australia make changes for Paris
Australia head coach Andy Friend will enter the penultimate round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2016-17 in Paris with three changes to his 13-man squad that finished fourth in Singapore last month. Alex Gibbon, Boyd Killingworth and Dylan Pietsch ... ( read original story ...)