SINGAPORE: Stock brokerages need to transform as they grapple with changes across the financial sector, says PhillipCapital founder and executive chairman Lim Hua Min.
Singapore’s private banks use finance boot camps to target wealthy Chinese scions
SINGAPORE -- Over five days in Hong Kong, children of the cream of the crop of Singapore lender United Overseas Bank's clients networked with prominent enterprises in the Chinese-ruled city, such as ...
Johor could see up to $711 million in investment from Maybank’s Singapore clients
Malaysia's Maybank has pledged a combined investment interest of up to S$709 million for JS-SEZ Read more at straitstimes.com.
Johor could see up to S$709 million in investment from Maybank’s Singapore clients
Malaysia's Maybank has pledged a combined investment interest of up to S$709 million for JS-SEZ Read more at straitstimes.com.
HSBC launches new capital markets and advisory group
HSBC's new group will unify its global financing and investment banking operations under one management framework.
Jefferies sees unlikely incremental near-term return for Singapore banks
Since the Liberation Day tariffs, the analysts have "remained confident" in Singapore banks' resilience amid macro uncertainty, and in particular DBS' commitment to growth.
Two SGX listcos eye investments in Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone: Maybank
SINGAPORE] Singapore-listed companies Thomson Medical Group and Centurion Corporation have expressed interest to invest in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), said Maybank on Monday ...
Maybank Plans to Facilitate Over $500 Mln in Investments for Singapore-Malaysia Zone
KUALA LUMPUR--Maybank has signed a letter of intent with Malaysia to facilitate investments into an economic zone set up with Singapore, including potentially $547 million from clients based in the ...
Chinese firms turn to Singapore for IPOs and listings as US-China trade war intensifies
At least five large firms from China’s mainland and Hong Kong have signaled intentions to launch on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) over the next 12 to 18 months. These businesses include a Chinese ...
RHB keeps ‘neutral’ on Singapore banks, sees uncertainties following ‘decent’ 1QFY2025
RHB’s top pick is DBS for its steady earnings and attractive earnings, followed by OCBC over UOB, for the former's stronger asset quality metrics.
Some Chinese firms mull Singapore IPOs, listings, placements as US trade war drags on
At least five companies from mainland China or Hong Kong are planning IPOs, dual listings, or share placements in Singapore in the next 12 to 18 months, four sources said, as Chinese firms look to ...
Convergence of financial services presents opportunities for remisiers in S’pore, say market watchers
SINGAPORE] Stock brokerages need to transform as they grapple with changes across the financial sector, said PhillipCapital founder and executive chairman Lim Hua Min. Read more at The Business Times.
Commentary: After years of playing sheriff, SGX wants to let the market breathe
Regulators are hoping a lighter-touch regime will get Singapore’s stock market buzzing again. Financial journalist Ven Sreenivasan weighs in.
Spotting signs of financial abuse among the elderly in Singapore; why are they so hard to detect?
The abuse could be taking place for years already, or the culprit could be a trusted family member or friend. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
OCBC remains bullish on investment outlook despite US credit downgrade by Moody’s
SINGAPORE] Local bank OCBC remains positive about the investment outlook for the next one year, despite Moody’s downgrade of the United States’ credit rating on Friday (May 16). Read more at The ...
GXS’ acquisition of Validus’ Singapore business a sign of market validation
SINGAPORE] The recent acquisition of small and medium enterprise (SME) lender Validus’ Singapore business is a sign of market consolidation and validation in South-east Asia. Read more at The Business ...