India-Singapore summit to focus on boosting trade, investment, semiconductors, AI, digitalisation, skills and green economy cooperation.
MAS introduces measures to incentivise key asset managers to establish or deepen presence in Singapore
The announcement comes a day after Hong Kong issued a new bill to cut taxes for hedge funds, although Singapore does not see the competition with the SAR as a "zero sum" game, says Minister Chee.
How to Invest in US Stocks from Singapore (Step-by-Step Guide)
Singapore's stock market raced to new highs in June 2026. Yet, over the past decade, the local market's returns have lagged the US stock market's. Then again, should investors even bother with ...
DBS Bank planning successor to long-term chairman Peter Seah
DBS Group Holdings is planning a succession for long-term chairman Peter Seah, who has led the bank since 2009 and remains influential in Singapore’s banking sector. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s DBS Planning Successor for Long-Term Chairman Seah
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. is working on a succession plan for Peter Seah who has been the Singapore bank’s chairman for more than 16 years, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
An audacious idea: Build an Ohio investment fund modeled after Singapore
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The idea started with a question: What if Ohio could build its own version of the kind of investment fund that helped transform Singapore’s economy? It is an ambitious idea. But two ...
Singapore bond boom leaves investment banks with 30.2% fee drop
Debt capital markets generated just $56.1m. Singapore bond issuance rose to a record in the first half of 2026, led by banks and other financial institutions, even as debt capital markets underwriting ...
Private bank onboarding delays persist as Singapore’s ultra wealthy clients navigate SOW checking
By IntelliNews - Surabaya Bureau Highlighting tension between stringent anti-money laundering (AML) compliance and financial hub competitiveness, private bank onboarding remains a primary operational ...
Commentary: What STI’s record run doesn’t say about the Singapore stock market
When Singapore is more than just its financial sector and banks, the Straits Times Index shows an incomplete picture, says former financial journalist Ven Sreenivasan.
How OCBC is using data analytics to speed up and improve customer service
Discover how OCBC Bank is leveraging data analytics and AI to significantly improve customer service response times and overall experience. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com ...
Singapore banks offset interest margin squeeze with record wealth management fee growth
By IntelliNews - Surabaya Bureau Singapore’s domestic lenders are insulating overall earnings from global interest rate cuts by expanding their regional wealth management franchises, Asian Banking and ...
Singapore’s UOB appoints Tan Choon Hin as head of ASEAN and Greater China in new role
SINGAPORE, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Singapore's United Overseas Bank, or UOB, has appointed Tan Choon Hin as head of ASEAN and Greater China, effective September 1, it said in a statement on Tuesday. Here ...
UOB appoints new head of Asean and Greater China
Singapore's United Overseas Bank, or UOB, has appointed Tan Choon Hin as head of the Association of Southeast Asia (Asean) and Greater China, effective Sept 1, it said in a statement on Tuesday.
DayOne secures $530 million green loan from DBS, OCBC and UOB
Digital infrastructure and data centre company DayOne has secured a four-year, $530 million green loan from DBS, OCBC and UOB to support the development of its first data centre in Singapore. It is ...
Singapore Stocks Are at Record Highs. Why Are Investors Suddenly Buying?
Singapore's benchmark Straits Times Index climbed to a record 5,774.21 on Aug. 11, after the government raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.5-5.5% on AI-driven demand.
More young Singaporeans investing early, but some prefer luxury bags over the stock market
More young Singaporeans are starting to invest early with small amounts, using regular savings plans to build portfolios and improve financial literacy. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...