Chennai: Singapore's largest bank, DBS, is looking at India as top three markets for sustainable finance. The cumulative sustainable financing transactions for the bank with operations in 19 markets ...
Singapore Post (SGX:S08) shareholders have endured a 60% loss from investing in the stock five years ago
Statistically speaking, long term investing is a profitable endeavour. But no-one is immune from buying too high.
Banking Ombudsman gets fast-track fraud resolution undertaking from NZ banks
A nerve centre to disrupt scams': what NZ can learn from Singapore as fraud and deception crimes rise 77% annually ...
5 Items That Contributed To Singapore Being The Most Expensive City In The World (According To A Consumer Report)
The 2023 Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report by private bank Julius Baer ranked Singapore, which is home to an increasing number of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), as the most expensive city in the ...
With 46% ownership, Boustead Singapore Limited (SGX:F9D) insiders have a lot at stake
Key Insights Boustead Singapore's significant insider ownership suggests inherent interests in company's expansion ...
Singapore central bank and bourse collaborate with climate panel to bolster access to transition data
Singapore’s central bank and the local bourse will collaborate with the Climate Data Steering Committee (CDSC) on strengthening global access to climate transition data. The Monetary Authority of ...
Singapore stocks up along with regional markets
Gainers outnumbered losers 289 to 216, after 1.2 billion securities worth a collective $970.8 million changed hands. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s MAS wants to increase deposit insurance coverage to S$100,000/pax
"MAS’ proposals are not in response to the stresses faced by some banks abroad earlier in the year. The key to ensuring a safe and resilient banking system is through pre-emptive safeguards, meaning ...
Jewel Changi Airport and UOB partner to incentivise tourist spend
Jewel Changi Airport (Jewel) and UOB (United Overseas Bank) have partnered to drive value, incentivise and grow spend among inbound tourists, especially from ASEAN, and local residents at Jewel.
Brokers’ Take: DBS downgrades HRnetGroup to ‘hold’ as labour market softens
DBS Group Research on Wednesday (Jun 28) downgraded HRnetGroup to “hold” from “buy” as it expects softness in the Singapore and China’s economies to hit the labour markets. Read more at The Business ...
DBS downgrades HRnetGroup, sharing similar concerns as CGS-CIMB’s earlier call
Andy Sim of DBS Group Research has downgraded his call on HRnetGroup from "buy" to "hold", citing concerns that a slowing economy will dampen the recruitment firm's business in its key markets of ...
Creador acquires 40% stake in the IPO-hopeful M’sian company behind ProDiet & ProBalance
The news comes months after Reuters reported on Pet World’s plans of an IPO in Singapore to raise S$100 million as early as the end of this year. Other than Pet World, Creador-backed Eco-Shop also ...
Singapore seeks views on financing standards for early phase-out of coal in Asia
SINGAPORE - The Republic is seeking public views on standards for financing a speedy but less disruptive phase-out of coal-fired power plants in Asia. The public consultation launched on Wednesday by ...
Standard Chartered Bank appoints Singapore-based global sustainability strategy chief
Former Credit Suisse sustainable finance executive Dana Barsky joins Standard Chartered Bank as its global head of sustainability strategy and net zero with a mandate to embed the bank's new emissions ...
Why are Singapore consumers still spending despite rising inflation and higher costs of living?
A key factor is that people have jobs and are confident that they can pay off mortgages and credit card bills. Read more at straitstimes.com.
How AI is Reshaping Banking in 2023
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping global finance by improving customer experience, operational efficiency, and more.