Standard Chartered Plc announced a 10-year fintech partnership with Singapore-based Atome Financial on Wednesday to help it grab a piece of the booming buy now, pay later market in Asia that has ... ( read original story ...)
In Singapore, ‘Mr POSB’ Bertie Cheng dies from Covid-19; son urges seniors to get vaccinated
Known by some as “Mr POSB”, the former chief executive officer (CEO) of the bank Bertie Cheng Shao Shiong died yesterday morning (October 22) from Covid-19 at the age of 84. He was not vaccinated ... ( read original story ...)
DBS, OCBC expect boost from wealth product sales under new Chinese cross-border scheme
SINGAPORE - New growth opportunities have emerged in China for Singapore banks, after the Hong Kong subsidiaries of DBS and OCBC banks said they received approval on Tuesday (Oct 19) to sell ... ( read original story ...)
Former POSB chief executive Bertie Cheng dies of Covid-19 at 84
SINGAPORE - Mr Bertie Cheng Shao Siong, who was the chief executive officer of POSB for 23 years, died on Friday (Oct 22) morning from Covid-19. He was 84. He was unvaccinated against the coronavirus, ... ( read original story ...)
e-FX Trading Hub of Deutsche Bank Goes Live in Singapore
Developed in collaboration with MAS, the e-FX hub allows clients of Deutsche Bank to execute FX transactions more closely aligned to geographic location. ( read original story ...)
Bloomberg appoints Winters editor in Singapore
Bloomberg has appointed Patrick Winters editor, covering finance, hedge funds, wealth management, investment banking and real estate in Singapore. Recently, he was a finance reporter in Zurich for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange opens office in Gift City, NSE-SGX Connect may start in Jan
SGX said that the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) in India has helped it to facilitate the establishment of the exchange’s presence in Gift City. ( read original story ...)
Former POSB CEO Bertie Cheng dies from COVID-19; son urges unvaccinated elderly to get their jabs: Report
SINGAPORE: Bertie Cheng Shao Shiong, the former chief executive officer of POSB died from COVID-19 on Friday (Oct 22) morning at the age of 84. According to a report by TODAY, ... ( read original story ...)
ICBC navigates choppy markets for green deal
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China has printed its first senior bond for 2021, raising a combined $3bn-equivalent from a five tranche carbon neutrality themed green deal. The jumbo size and a ... ( read original story ...)
Paytm Contemplates Forgoing Pre-IPO Sale To Fast-Track Listing
Multiple sources have confirmed that Paytm is considering not to go ahead with the pre-IPO plans so as to fast-track the company’s market debut timeline. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Healthcare system risks being ‘overwhelmed’
Singapore's healthcare system is at risk of being “overwhelmed” by surging coronavirus infections, government officials warned on October 20, a day after the city-state expanded quarantine-free travel ... ( read original story ...)
7 in 10 affluent Singaporeans rethinking finances
They want a comfortable retirement, improved health, and a maintained lifestyle. According to Standard Chartered’s Wealth Expectancy Report 2021, 73% of affluent Singaporeans are setting new financial ... ( read original story ...)
Could Singapore Investors Be Affected By China Evergrande’s Debt Crisis?
Made in China jokes aside, people who trade Chinese stocks know that you have to stay on your toes at all times. Sure, they can offer explosive growth potential, but... The post Could Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Citigroup Asia retail units set to attract DBS and StanChart
SINGAPORE: DBS Group Holdings Ltd and Standard Chartered Plc are among the lenders planning to bid for Citigroup Inc consumer banking assets in Asia as the US lender divests units across five markets ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore tax levers to ensure revenue resilience
In his keynote address at the 35th Singapore Economic Roundtable last week, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong elaborated on some of the drivers that will guide Singapore's fiscal strategy going forward. ( read original story ...)
Mash Announces Expansion into Asia and New Account Wins
Melbourne-based agency Mash has announced its first international expansion with the opening of an Asia hub. The move comes as Mash has been appointed by global sporting event company Ironman Asia to ... ( read original story ...)