SINGAPORE – Private equity firm TPG is exploring selling ... asking not to be identified as the process is private. Investment funds and other hospital operators have shown preliminary interest in the ...
T-Bills vs Singapore Savings Bonds vs Fixed Deposits vs Endowment Plans: Which One is Right For You?
Conservative investments have low risk and modest returns, and are favoured for wealth preservation. Learn how four of the most ...
Dollar steady as banking crisis fears linger
The dollar was steady on Monday, while the yen hovered near its seven-week peak as investors assessed moves made by authorities and regulators to rein in worries over the global banking system. The ...
Applying For Singapore T-Bills: Why You Should Only Apply On The Last Day
In tandem with the rise in global interest rates, the popularity of treasury bills (T-bills) has soared. On top of paying attractive interest returns, T-bills also help shield investors from the stock ...
China’s rich flee crackdowns for ‘Asia’s Switzerland’ Singapore
February, Bao Fan, one of China’s best-known investment bankers, had reportedly been looking for a safe place to park his wealth. Bao, the founder of China Renaissance, was in the process of ...
Global Financial Centres Index 2023: Singapore continues to lead in Asia, ahead of Hong Kong
Z/Yen in London and the China Development Institute (CDI) in Shenzhen collaborated to publish the 33 rd edition of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 33). Overall, the top five financial centres ...
Dollar Steady as Banking Crisis Fears Keep Investors Jittery
The dollar was firm on Monday, while the yen hovered near its seven-week peak as investors assessed moves made by authorities and regulators to rein in worries over the global banking system. The ...
Expect market volatility to continue, but also be on the lookout for opportunities
SINGAPORE - Although markets ended a tumultuous week on a positive note, the fear of contagion in the banking sector continues to weigh on sentiment, and will continue to do so for the foreseeable ...
Virgin Australia begins non-deal IPO roadshow in Singapore
IPO got underway last week with CEO Jayne Hrdlicka, Chief Development Officer David Marr, and new CFO Race Strauss introducing the airline to Singapore's financial glitterati, which according to ...
A Budget for one Singapore
SINGAPORE - Singapore’s national Budgets are not just the Government’s revenue and spending plans for the current year but also part of a longer-term plan to position the country for the future. Read ...
Global IPO market revival undermined by banking, recession risks
Banking turmoil and recession risks are spelling trouble for the global IPO market, keeping it mired in a slump even after investors started the year thinking that the worst of the stocks rout might ...
U.S. Bank Failures Pose Risk to Global Growth
SINGAPORE—Turmoil in the U.S. banking sector isn’t just a problem for the U.S. It also increases the risks of a global recession. Many economists expected a significant downturn in global economic ...
HSBC urges shareholders to vote against push to rejig structure
HSBC Holdings Plc has told investors to vote against a proposal by an activist shareholder in Hong Kong to overhaul the company’s structure and spin off its Asian business. Ken Lui, who leads a group ...
Water polo: Watch out for Thailand at SEA Games, warns Singapore coach Kan Aoyagi
The power balance in South-east Asian water polo has shifted since pre-pandemic times with new challengers Thailand coming to the fore, said Singapore coach Kan Aoyagi. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Celebrities in finance advertisements: Aye or nay?
The rise of celebrities fronting advertisements for finance-related products has raised brows. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore, New York or London? Which city has the most attractive rental market for real estate investors
Singapore’s new visa rules, introduced in January, offer a five-year work visa for specific tech-based professionals.