SINGAPORE, March 4 (Reuters) - DBS Group, Singapore's biggest bank by assets, said on Wednesday its China unit has been granted a principal underwriting licence for non-financial corporate bonds ...
DBS secures China bond underwriting licence
DBS said its China unit was one of the most active foreign banks for panda bonds in 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
OCBC forges ahead in 4Q earnings, but DBS leads in dividend yield
OCBC Bank delivered a strong fourth quarter earnings report, forging ahead of its local peers, whose earnings missed estimates and were down year-on-year.
HSBC Singapore Elevates Two Executives to Strengthen China-ASEAN Connectivity
Ying Wang has been appointed head of distribution for international wealth and premier banking (IWPB), overseeing sales and service channels across the ASEAN-China corridor. She previously led wealth ...
Oil spikes stir inflation risk: which Singapore stocks are the most defensive – and vulnerable?
SINGAPORE] With the possibility of a protracted conflict in the Middle East and the effectively closed status of the Strait of Hormuz — a vital artery through which roughly 20 per cent of global oil ...
SATS, SIA lead Singapore stock market tumble on Iran war fears; STI down 2.1%
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) ...