Singapore's Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) aren’t just part of the economy—they’re an integral part of daily life. They hire locally, enable innovation, and keep communities ticking.
POSB launches first ATM allowing video-chats with bank tellers
SINGAPORE — POSB Bank Singapore has launched the Republic’s first teller machines allowing “face-to-face” assistance, with the first such machine installed at the bank’s ITE College ...
DBS targets hiring 40 private bankers for North Asia market
DBS Group, Singapore’s largest lender, is targeting hiring about 40 private bankers this year in Hong Kong and Singapore to cater to wealthy clients in North Asia. Read more at The Business Times.
DBS, CapitaLand and more: Singapore’s long term wealth creation set to boost local stocks, says Morgan Stanley
SINGAPORE] As Singapore reaches its 60th birthday, Morgan Stanley says the city-state is “prime for wealth creation”. Read more at The Business Times.
Gold draws more Singapore investors as prices climb, access improves
More retail investors and wealthy people in Singapore are turning to gold as rising prices and easier access fuel demand.
Beyond the bank: Rethinking SME cash management
By parking cash in low-yield bank accounts, SME leaders are leaving an estimated $800 million in potential interest earnings on the table each year, says Syfe's chief commercial officer.
Frasers Centrepoint Trust prices S$200 million perpetual securities at 3.98%
SINGAPORE] Frasers Centrepoint Trust’s (FCT) trustee HSBC Institutional Trust Services has priced S$200 million subordinated perpetual securities at 3.98 per cent under its S$3 billion multicurrency ...
UOB Asset Management anticipates a greater focus on Asian markets in 3Q 2025
In its 3Q 2025 Quarterly Investment Strategy to be published this week, UOB Asset Management (UOBAM) highlights the almost equal probability of three US economic scenarios: a US recession, continued ...
DBS suspends non-essential travel to conflict-hit areas in Middle East as tensions rise
TOKYO: Several major banks, including DBS, are restricting travel to conflict-hit areas in the Middle East as tensions between Israel and Iran escalate.
Five dos and don’ts when investing in the stock market
SINGAPORE] When you invest in the stock market, having the right mindset is crucial. The wrong beliefs can seriously hobble your ability to build long-term wealth. It would be a shame if that happens ...
Chizu Café owner plans Singapore IPO to fuel Southeast Asian expansion
Despite a muted listings environment in Singapore, the SGX provides an ideal platform for accessing regional and global capital, says Daruma Capital founder and MD Ong Leong Fuei.
Construction player Lum Chang’s interior design firm in Catalist IPO
Lum Chang Creations is the second firm in a week to lodge documents for an SGX listing. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore firm Bastion Mining wins Xanadu copper-gold treasure
Singapore investor Bastion Mining has declared victory in its battle for control of ASX-listed Xanadu Mines, with its off-market takeover bid unconditional after Bastion locked in a 55.65% stake in ...
5 Key Findings: How The Affluent View Longevity & Financial Security
Most respondents express some level of confidence about their future health—perhaps due in part to their financial status, their wealth management approach and access to solid health insurance. And as ...
DBS Hong Kong And Edge Lead Dialogue On Cross-Border Growth At Gateway To Indonesia
Empowers businesses to explore expansion across Indonesia, Hong Kong, and other Greater Bay Area to thrive in Asia's dynamic landscape HONG KONG SAR ...
Citi appoints Nathan Swami as new head of markets for Singapore
Singapore] Citi on Tuesday (Jun 24) named its head of foreign exchange (FX) trading Nathan Swami as the new head of markets for Singapore. Read more at The Business Times.