SINGAPORE-BASED startup The Parentinc has acquired home-grown baby-product retailer Motherswork for an undisclosed sum, both companies jointly announced on Thursday (Jan 18). Read more at The Business ...
To fight scams, Singapore banks set up anti-mule team, hire ex-police officers
They're beefing up their anti-scam teams, recruiting specialists and using new technologies. But staying ahead of scammers is still a huge challenge, DBS, OCBC and UOB say.
India’s ONGC arm gets $420 mln loan from DBS Bank, Bank of Baroda
DBS Bank, a unit of Singapore's DBS Group Holdings (DBSM.SI), opens new tab, is leading the syndicated transaction guaranteed by ONGC, spokespersons for both ONGC Videsh and DBS Bank told Reuters. A ...
China launches a security review of Shein. Here’s what it means for its IPO
China's powerful internet regulator is conducting a security review of Shein as the fast-fashion giant gears up for its highly anticipated U.S. IPO.
HDFC Bank seeks Singapore bank license
HDFC Bank Ltd, India’s biggest private sector lender, is seeking to open its first branch in Singapore, signaling its overseas ambitions after sewing up a landmark merger with mortgage financier ...
HDFC seeks Singapore bank licence to open its first branch in country
The bank has applied to the Monetary Authority of Singapore for a banking licence and is awaiting approval, according to sources familiar with the matter.
India’s HDFC Bank seeks Singapore bank license to grow overseas
HDFC Bank, India’s biggest private sector lender, is seeking to open its first branch in Singapore, signalling its overseas ambitions after sewing up a landmark merger with mortgage financier Housing ...
Singapore stocks fall at Thursday’s open tracking global retreat; STI down 0.3%
SINGAPORE stocks opened weaker on Thursday (Jan 18 ... Over in Europe, shares retreated as well, as investment sentiments were weighed by more hawkish remarks from the European Central Bank and weak ...
Losing Streak Likely To Continue For Singapore Shares
(RTTNews) - The Singapore stock market has finished lower in consecutive trading days, sinking almost 60 points or 1.9 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the ...
China launches data review into Shein ahead of US IPO, WSJ says
Shein, which moved its headquarters to Singapore in 2022, could be forced to completely scrap the IPO plan should Chinese cybersecurity officials find any serious fault with its data handling, ...
Ex-police officers, tech experts: Singapore banks ramp up hiring to fight scams
They're beefing up their anti-scam teams, recruiting specialists and using new technologies. But staying ahead of scammers is still a huge challenge, DBS, OCBC and UOB say.
Why ex-banking student is studying to become a military intelligence expert
A recipient of the SAF Merit Scholarship, ME4A Ethan Lim will be using his risk analysis background to help safeguard the nation’s interests in a rapidly changing defense landscape. Read more at ...
DBS, Marina Bay Sands and UOB top as SG’s strongest brands in 2024
DBS, Marina Bay Sands and UOB has come out as Singapore's strongest brands in Brand Finance's Global 500 2024 report.
Citicore Renewable’s P12.9-B IPO OKd
Tycoon Edgar Saavedra’s Citicore Renewable Energy is moving closer to launching the country’s first initial public offering (IPO) in 2024 after its P12.9-billion listing was cleared by the Securities ...
‘Intermittent login issues’ with StanChart mobile, online platforms due to booking of CNY notes; issue resolved
SINGAPORE - Scores of Standard Chartered Bank customers were unable to log in on its mobile app and Internet banking website on Jan 17, due to a surge of customers hoping to reserve Chinese New Year ...
Standard Chartered Bank suspends man’s digital access after he transferred large sums of money
Standard Chartered Bank temporarily suspended a 71-year-old man’s access to digital banking after he transferred large sums of money from his account. This prevented the man from losing about $1.5 ...