SINGAPORE, July 27 (Reuters) - Singapore's central bank unexpectedly tightened its monetary policy settings on Monday, citing inflation concerns. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said it ...
Singapore central bank defies market expectations with surprise policy tightening
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) caught markets off guard on Monday, tightening its monetary policy despite widespread expectations that it ...
Singapore’s central bank holds currency policy steady as inflation projections climb
MAS holds Singapore dollar policy band steady with inflation projected at 1.5-2.5% for 2026, following its first tightening since 2022 in April.
Singapore tightens monetary policy for the first time in four years as inflation risk climbs
Singapore's MAS tightened monetary policy for the first time since 2022, steepening its exchange rate band as energy-driven inflation risks rise ...
Opening private markets to retail investors: How Singapore can do it safely
Explore how Singapore can safely open private markets to retail investors, addressing liquidity and disclosure challenges. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Over $100,000 in prizes for inaugural OCBC-Great Eastern Pickleball Open
Prizes include cash, Subaru car rental credits, wellness passes and Joola paddles. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Registration for OCBC-Great Eastern Pickleball Open starts Jul 27 with S$100,000 in prizes
OCBC has a two-year partnership with Care Corner Services to give 100 seniors the chance to experience the sport. Read more at The Business Times.
Citi develops blockchain FX product under Singapore’s Project Guardian
This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. The application is a part of Project Guardian(i), a collaborative ...
Can Better Financial Advice Close Singapore’s Protection Gap? FWD Bets So
FWD Singapore and Ascend Asia have signed a long-term strategic partnership to expand insurance and investment access across retail, mass affluent, and high-net-worth segments.
HSBC to sell Singapore life insurance arm to Allianz for $2.09bn
Holdings, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of HSBC, will sell 100% of the issued share capital of HSBC Life SG to Allianz Asia.
OCBC deepens next-generation wealth franchise with expansion of GENesis programme
Emphasis on entrepreneurship and wealth management sets a strong foundation for intergenerational wealth transfer ...
Six IPOs this year, most trading below issue price: What this means for Singapore’s market reforms
Analysts say the underwhelming showing reflects thin liquidity and a global tilt towards AI stocks more than a failure of Singapore's push to revive its equity market.
Consumer confidence remains resilient across ASEAN as Singapore records the strongest improvement in the region: UOB’s regional Consumer Sentiment Index
Stronger optimism about the macroeconomic environment sustains regional confidence, even as consumers remain cautious about their personal finances ...
UOB targets fivefold growth in Hong Kong private bank AUM by 2030
It also plans to treble its client adviser ranks to about 60, as the Singapore lender seeks to capture rising wealth flows between China and Asean Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s GIC to invest an additional $30 billion in hedge funds
By Yantoultra Ngui, Rae Wee and Xinghui Kok SINGAPORE, July 24 (Reuters) - Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC plans to deploy an additional $30 billion into hedge funds and is spreading its bets ...
Southeast Asia IPO market to remain strong in 2H2026: UBS’s Magni
Singapore just grew to become the number one market, and it will continue to grow,” says Nicolo Magni, UBS’s head of global banking for Southeast Asia and South Asia.