The IPO season continues to gather momentum as Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company, one of India’s largest standalone health insurers (SAHI), gears up to launch its highly anticipated Initial Public ...
Gamified experiences helping children gain financial literacy, spot scams
The experiences were part of POSB's Your Neighbourhood Carnival community event held on Nov 2. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Niva Bupa Health Insurance’s ₹2,200 crore IPO opens November 7
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company, one of India's leading private health insurers, has announced its ₹2,200 crore initial public offering (IPO). The company has filed a red herring prospectus with ...
As developing country, S’pore voluntarily contributing to global climate finance: Grace Fu on COP29
It is not obligated to contribute resources to developing nations to help them take climate action. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Temasek-backed blockchain VC firm to start new investment fund: Report
Superscrypt, a blockchain and Web3-focused venture capital firm backed by Singapore’s state-owned investment firm Temasek, is reportedly seeking a $100 million capital raise to establish a new ...
Niva Bupa Health Insurance Rs 2,200-crore IPO to open on November 7, check all details here
The IPO is a combination of fresh issuance of equity shares worth Rs 800 crore, and an offer-for-sale of Rs 1,400 crore worth shares by promoters. Promoters Bupa Singapore Holdings Pte, and global ...
10 areas where Singapore has made progress: Public sector report card
Published by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) on Nov 1, the report outlined opportunities that Singaporeans have at every stage of life. It also highlighted how Singaporeans have stepped up as part of ...
Paxos partners with DBS Bank to launch regulated stablecoin in Singapore
Paxos partners with DBS Bank to launch USDG, a USD-backed stablecoin compliant in Singapore, currently available on Ethereum.
Woman transfers almost $300k in total to scammers, but recovers $250k
One of the scammers had posed as an officer from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore, Canada funds mull backing US$1.8 billion asset shuffle
SINGAPORE’S GIC and Canada’s largest pension fund are in advanced talks to back PSG Equity’s plan to transfer US$1.8 billion of company stakes into a new vehicle designed specifically for this type of ...
Singapore karaoke operator Goodwill Entertainment launches Catalist IPO
SINGAPORE – Local karaoke and live show operator Goodwill Entertainment has completed its registration to list on the Catalist board of the Singapore Exchange (SGX) with its initial public offering ...
Paxos launches new USD stablecoin with Singapore’s DBS Bank
The new stablecoin is designed to be compliant with the upcoming regulatory framework from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Paxos launches USD-backed USDG stablecoin with DBS Bank
Regulated blockchain infrastructure company Paxos introduced Global Dollar (USDG), a Singapore-compliant stablecoin whose United States dollar backings are reserved and managed by DBS Bank. On Oct. 31 ...
Singapore contributes $13 million more to global pandemic fund
SINGAPORE – Singapore has contributed an additional US$10 million (S$13 million) to the global pandemic fund, the health and finance ministries said in a joint statement on Nov 1. The new infusion – ...
Debit card for your 7-year-old? Banks in Singapore ramp up strategies to attract younger crowd
OCBC Bank, for one, launched a debit card aimed at those aged seven to 15 in a collaboration with Disney. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s Olam receives buyout offer for agri unit amid IPO delays
The offer comes almost two years after the group completed the sale of a 35.43% stake in Olam Agri to SALIC for $1.24 billion in December 2022. The transaction had given Olam Agri an equity valuation ...