Of the 30 counters on the blue-chip index, 25 ended the day in the red. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Budget 2026: New CPF life-cycle investment scheme likely to appoint only two to three fund managers to keep fees low
Simplicity and cost are two important aspects of the voluntary scheme, says MOM Read more at The Business Times.
S’pore to step up investments to extend lead in advanced manufacturing, such as in semiconductors
It will also double down on modern services and new areas of growth, such as quantum computing. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Manulife Investments Targets Under-researched Singapore Small‑ and Mid‑Caps With New Income Strategy
The Manulife Singapore Opportunities Income Strategy seeks to deliver a balanced income and growth outcome through active stock selection. Income is generated primarily through dividends, complemented ...
Singapore taps JPMorgan, UBS to push regional gold hub ambition
The Singapore Exchange is also assessing industry demand for a new gold contract, according to sources Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore taps local and foreign banks to push regional gold hub ambition: Sources
MAS held meetings with banks over recent months to assess Singapore's potential as a physical trading hub, sources said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore taps JPMorgan, UBS to push regional gold hub ambition — Bloomberg
Singapore is cranking up efforts to turn itself into a regional gold hub, tapping local and international banks to help boost liquidity and make the most of demand from wealthy investors.
DBS PayLah! Now a Refund Option Under Singapore’s Container Return Scheme
Singapore’s container return scheme will allow 10-cent recycling refunds to be credited to DBS PayLah! from 1 April 2026.
Public can use DBS PayLah, ez-link to get 10-cent refund when recycling bottles, cans
After dropping off eligible cans and bottles for recycling from April 1, consumers can receive 10-cent refunds via their DBS PayLah! wallets.This is the second digital refund option under the Beverage ...
Manulife Investments introduces EQDP fund eyeing both income and growth with emphasis on local small and mid caps
This fund, a Singapore-focused equity income and growth strategy, is introduced under the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Equity Market Development Programme (EQDP). This is designed to ...
Standard Chartered S’pore Up to 1.3% p.a. 9-month SGD Time Deposit from 1 Mar 2026
Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited has refreshed its SGD Time Deposit promo for those looking to lock in a fixed return on Fresh Funds (in SGD) ...
OCBC forges ahead of peers in Q4 earnings, but DBS still leads in dividend yield
Macquarie prefers OCBC over UOB and DBS for its strong earnings and wealth momentum. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore steps up AI investments with planned AI park at One-North
The new AI park will be named “Kampong AI, Singapore’s Hub and Home for AI” and will be built by JTC, a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Singapore steps up investments to extend lead in advanced manufacturing, such as in semiconductors
Singapore will also double down on modern services and new areas of growth, such as quantum computing. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
HSBC Strengthens China-ASEAN Corridor with Key Appointments in Singapore
Singapore, March 2, 2026 – HSBC has announced the appointment of two senior executives in Singapore to enhance its proposition for the China-ASEAN corridor and support the bank's growing cross-border ...
HSBC Singapore appointments to boost China corridor business
HSBC Singapore has announced two senior appointments to strengthen its China corridor business, deepening support for Chinese businesses and entrepreneurs as they expand into Singapore and across ...