iFAST expects its digital bank to also become an important growth driver in 2025 and beyond. DBS is Singapore’s largest bank by market capitalisation and is also a familiar name to many Singaporeans.
Look to US market for capital gains, says investment guru Adam Khoo
Mr Khoo, who also founded online investor school Piranha Profit, warned against investing with a Fomo (fear of missing out) mindset: “Don’t rush (into) stocks just because your friend or neighbour ...
2025 likely to see continuation of bull market, but trade with caution
Analysts expect higher inflation in 2025 and slower growth in 2026 as Trump’s policies kick in. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Plans by Singapore banks to broaden product providers, offerings under SRS framework shelved
THE Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) has halted its review of a proposed Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) framework following the withdrawal of a joint application by DBS, ...
Singapore’s DBS Bank appoints Rajat Verma as India CEO from March 2025 — Who is he?
DBS Group has appointed Rajat Verma as CEO of DBS Bank India, effective March 1. He succeeds Surojit Shome, who retires in February. Verma, currently heading institutional banking, will join DBS' ...
Upgraded China-Singapore free trade pact takes effect, will enhance market access for businesses
SINGAPORE: China and Singapore have upgraded a 15-year-old free trade deal to further open up their markets to investors and services suppliers on both sides, and expand cooperation in telecom ...
Singapore stocks traded lower before the new year—STI fell 0.4%
In the broader market, 69 stocks fell while 15 gained, with 33.6 million securities valued at S$28.3 million traded ...
Singapore to increase minimum salary requirement for foreign workers in 2025
Singapore is increasing the qualifying salary for S Pass applications, requiring foreigners to meet a higher threshold for work visas.
Singapore Only Charts 4 IPOs This Yr, Setting 10Yr+ Low
Only four IPOs were listed in Singapore in the whole year of 2024, setting an all-time low of more than a decade and raising about US$31 million, the Financial Times reported. The number of listed ...
Starting a start-up: Will 2025 be a year of growth for Singapore’s start-up scene?
The funding landscape is poised to be buoyant, with expected rate cuts and investments targeting South-east Asia. Read more at straitstimes.com.
When the heat races ahead, sports enthusiasts need stronger safeguards to keep pace
Singapore is expected to experience an increase in ambient heat and humidity in the near future. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore Declares Former Tycoon Lim Oon Kuin Bankrupt Following Oil Empire Collapse
Former oil tycoon Lim Oon Kuin has been declared bankrupt in Singapore following the collapse of his oil empire, Hin Leong Trading.
China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Further Upgrade Protocol to come into force
Further Upgrade Protocol will enter into force on Dec. 31, 2024, China's Ministry of Commerce said on Monday.In alignment with high-standa ...
China to upgrade FTA with Singapore, implement FTA with Maldives, in show of commitment to free trade
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Monday that the China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Further Upgrade Protocol will come into effect on Tuesday. Also on Monday, Wang Wentao, ...
OCBC to offload full 33.33% stake in Hong Kong Life Insurance
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OCBC selling stake in Hong Kong Life Insurance for $103 million
SINGAPORE - OCBC has agreed to sell its entire stake in Hong Kong Life Insurance to a Hong Kong investment holding company for HK$589.3 million (S$103 million). OCBC, through its wholly owned ...