A sustainable finance expert explains why Asean countries must see clear benefits for the regional power grid to succeed, addressing financing and regulatory challenges. Read more at straitstimes.com.
HSBC reviews ties to hedge funds with credit fears on the rise
Pam Kaur, the chief financial officer of the British lender, said that HSBC’s own direct exposure to private credit is small, in the “single-digit billion”.
Singapore’s Lighthouse Canton to invest over $1.5 billion in India; eyes private credit, real estate
By Khushi Malhotra MUMBAI (Reuters) -Singapore-based asset manager Lighthouse Canton plans to invest over $1.5 billion in India in the next few years, with a focus on private credit and real estate, ...
Prime Minister Carney’s visit to Singapore focuses on attracting investment in Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney travelled to Singapore on Tuesday, as his first official visit to Asia enters its second leg.
Johor-Singapore SEZ study to be completed by Q1 2026, government targets 100 projects and 20,000 jobs
The study on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) action plan, which focuses on investment development in the area, is expected to ...
Singapore GDP 2040: What Investors Should Know
Singapore’s GDP may reach US$1.4 trillion by 2040 — see how policy, sectors, and currency shifts will shape investor decisions.
Which Asean stock market leads the pack in 2025?
Riding the momentum of a market upgrade by FTSE Russell to Secondary Emerging Market status, the Vietnamese stock market – comprising the flagship Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange and the small-to-mid-cap ...
Singapore Fintech Festival 2025: Key Highlights and Top Sessions to Attend
Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) 2025 is returning from November 12 to 14, 2025, bringing together thousands of global leaders in finance, technology, and policy to explore the future of finance. This ...
HSBC takes $1.4 billion hit on Madoff fraud litigation
It joins other global banks unexpectedly hit recently with ballooning costs on various cases dating back years. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
DBS Rewards Can Now Be Used for Mastercard’s Gaming Credits
DBS cardholders can now redeem their DBS Points for gaming credits through Mastercard Gamer Exchange across major titles and platforms.
DBS, Maybank, OCBC extend $500 mil transition loan to YTL PowerSeraya
While eight prior deals have been retroactively mapped to the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy, this marks Singapore’s first new transition finance deal aligned with MAS’s framework.
How green should a green loan be? DBS, OCBC’s loan to Hong Leong tests limits of sustainable finance
The loan for the Tengah project highlights complexities in sustainable finance, where adherence to established frameworks may not mean alignment with broader ecological or social expectations Read ...
The Global Gathering of Policy, Finance, and Technology
The Global Gathering of Policy, Finance, and Technology. The Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) is a global nexus where policy, finance, and technology communities converge. Designe ...
Bank of Singapore to host invite-only pickleball corporate challenge at National Stadium in 2026
OCBC Bank, BOS and Great Eastern will partner the Sports Hub to host one of South-east Asia’s largest pickleball tournaments in the third quarter of next year Read more at The Business Times.
OCBC Group partners with the Singapore Sports Hub to host one of Southeast Asia’s largest pickleball tournaments next year
SINGAPORE: OCBC Group is partnering with the Singapore Sports Hub to host one of Southeast Asia’s largest pickleball tournaments at the National Stadium next year, supported by OCBC Bank, Bank of ...
ASEAN positioned as strategic hub for FDI amid global supply chain shifts: UOB
ASEAN stands to gain from major realignments in global supply chains, with opportunities spanning manufacturing, digital infrastructure, and energy, according to Frederick Chin, Head of Group ...