The OCBC SME Index (SMEI) turned contractionary for the first time in 1Q2023 ended March 2023, after eight consecutive quarters of expansion, but is expected to ease slightly in 2Q2023. The index was ...
‘I was so consumed by work’: DBS CEO Piyush Gupta reflects on career failures, gives tips on navigating setbacks
Work-life balance can be a real conundrum for many - especially for those who are at the starting point of their careers.For Piyush Gupta, the chief executive of DBS Group, giving up his interests to ...
Singapore: UOB to Build Tech and Innovation Center in Punggol Digital District
UOB will reportedly invest more than S$500 million "to build its new global technology and innovation center in JTC’s Punggol Digital District (PDD)." ...
Standard Chartered leads MISC’s ESG financing
MISC Bhd’s Singapore-based subsidiaries have entered into a US$527mil (RM2.3bil) syndicated loan facility to finance six very large ethane carriers (VLECs) with Standard Chartered playing a lead role ...
Singapore Stock Market May Give Up Support At 3,300 Points
The Singapore stock market has moved lower in two of three trading days since the end of the three-day winning streak in which it had ...
Singapore rolls out new plans to support green finance | Video
Singapore is rolling out new plans to support green finance, including Asia's first master's programme on sustainable financing conducted at the National University of Singapore. Deputy Prime Minister ...
MAS bets on transition finance in next phase of its green finance plan
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DBS sharply upgrades Keppel, citing its capabilities as asset manager and developer
DBS Group Research noted it had been transforming from an industrial conglomerate into a leading global asset manager and operator. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Current generation must invest to keep Singapore sustainable for future generations: Grace Fu
The current generation has to set aside financial resources for future generations to thrive. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Standard Chartered leads MISC’s US$527m sustainable loan facility
It has a term of 11-years. MISC Berhad, through its Singapore-based subsidiaries, has entered into a US$527m syndicated loan facility, for the financing of the six very large ethane carriers (VLECs).
We led MISC’s USD527 million sustainable-linked term loan financing
We led MISC’s USD527 million sustainable-linked term loan financing | Standard Chartered | Facility agreement for six VLECs signed with Standard Chartered as Structuring Bank, Sustainability ...
Prudential expands distribution network with official launch of Prudential Financial Advisers
Industry veteran Bernard Chai is CEO of new financial advisory firm which offers life insurance, general insurance and wealth management solutions Dennis Tan, CEO of Prudential Singapore (2nd from ...
As private equity deals plunge in region, Singapore grabs lion’s share: Bain report
The Republic last year secured US$7.1 billion (S$9.5 billion) in private equity deal value out of US$13 billion for all of South-east Asia. Read more at straitstimes.com.