How can a country smaller than most cities play such a huge role in the global economy? In this video, we dive into how Singapore went from a struggling island to one of the most powerful financial ...
DBS revises Alliance Bank stake proposal to 30% for Malaysian approval
The initial request of DBS for 49% stake acquisition in Alliance Bank would have required a waiver from Bank Negara Malaysia.
Singapore court clears way for US$2.7 billion suit against Standard Chartered over alleged role in 1MDB fraud
SINGAPORE: A Singapore court has cleared the way for a US$2.7 billion lawsuit against Standard Chartered Bank over its alleged role in 1MDB fraud, liquidators seeking to recover the funds said ...
Amova, Eastspring target growth in Singapore’s small and mid-cap stocks
They are among the second batch of six fund managers selected by MAS to receive $2.85 billion for investing in local stocks. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore court allows $2.7 billion lawsuit against Standard Chartered over 1MDB
The Singapore High Court dismissed the bank’s attempt to strike out the case, a move the liquidators called a “significant legal ...
Lion Global launches Singapore’s first physical gold fund with min. investment amount of $1
Investors in Singapore may start investing in Singapore’s first physical gold fund launched by Lion Global, with MariBank customers being able to start investing from as low as $1. Gold prices shot ...
OCBC’s Lion Global Investors launches Singapore’s first physical gold fund
It seeks to track the performance of London Bullion Market Association Gold Price AM Read more at The Business Times.
Lion Global Investors Unveils First Insured Physical Gold Fund Vaulted in Singapore, Strengthening the Nation’s Role as a Leading Gold Hub
The LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund is Singapore's first gold fund that is backed by physical gold, insured and securely vaulted in Singapore. Launched in celebration of Singapore's 60th ...
UOB prices 850 million euro bonds due 2030 at 2.718%
[SINGAPORE] UOB : U11 -0.15% said on Tuesday (Nov 25) that it has priced 850 million euros (S$1.3 billion) in fixed-rate covered bonds due 2030. The covered bonds will bear interest at 2.718 per cent ...
UOB prices EUR850 mil worth of fixed rate covered bonds due 2030
United Overseas Bank (UOB) has priced EUR850 million ($1.28 billion) worth of fixed rate covered bonds. The bonds carry a coupon of 2.718% per annum and are payable annually in arrears. The bonds will ...
DBS to revise Alliance Bank offer proposal to 30% stake
Singapore's biggest bank has withdrawn an application to start talks to buy as much as 49% of Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd, replacing it with one to acquire up to 30% instead, people with knowledge of ...
Singapore’s DBS is said to revise Malaysia’s Alliance Bank proposal to 30%
Singapore largest bank DBS Group revised its Alliance Bank proposal to 30 per cent after Malaysian regulators rejected its initial 49 per cent stake request.
Singapore court approves US$2.7 billion 1MDB suit against Standard Chartered
The lawsuit alleges Standard Chartered enabled acts of fraud leading to US$2.7 billion in losses over a decade. The bank plans to appeal.
Singapore’s energy firm Sembcorp plans IPO of Indian unit, says report
Sembcorp's Indian arm, Sembcorp Green Infra, operates businesses in wind, solar and energy storage, and competes with the likes of Adani Green Energy and Avaada Group ...
AI, tariffs and talent: DBS chief Tan Su Shan on steering Singapore’s biggest bank
When Tan Su Shan took over the position of CEO of Singapore’s DBS in March 2025, she was taking on the top role at the largest lender in south-east Asia, an institution with a reputation for banking ...
Singaporean energy firm Sembcorp plans IPO of Indian unit, sources say
Singapore's Temasek-backed Sembcorp Industries has started talks over an initial public offering of its India unit in Mumbai and appointed three investment banks, including Citi and HSBC, three ...