DBS Group has agreed to buy Citigroup's consumer business in Taiwan, paying S$956 million ($706.6 million) above the net asset value, making the Singapore lender the largest foreign bank in Taiwan by ... ( read original story ...)
It’s not just OCBC and Singapore, scammers are ripping off people across Asia
The phishing scams that burst into media headlines in Singapore last month have also swept through other countries in Asia. People in Hong Kong, Malaysia, India, the Philippines, and elsewhere have ... ( read original story ...)
Maybank Singapore’s New Digital Roadmap Caters To Personal Finance Management And A Robust SME Financing Eco-System
Maybank Singapore has announced the launch of three new digital banking initiatives to support the Bank’s strategic themes of being at the forefront of personal financial management and building a ... ( read original story ...)
London is top global finance centre but lags in key areas, says study
London remains the top global financial centre, according to a study from its own financial district, but is outgunned by New York and Singapore in access to talent, while Paris is adding competition ... ( read original story ...)
“Highly complex” merger of Singapore’s leading offshore contractors making steady progress
The touted merger of Singapore’s offshore fabrication leviathans – Keppel Offshore & Marine and Sembcorp Marine – is moving toward the position where definitive agreements can be signed before the end ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Industrial Production remains solid – UOB
UOB Group’s Economist Barnabas Gan reviews the latest data from Singapore. Key Takeaways “Singapore’s industrial production expanded 15.6% y/y (+4.3% m/m sa) in Dec 2021, su ... ( read original story ...)
DBS to announce purchase of Citi’s consumer business in Taiwan -sources
Singapore's DBS Group will announce on Friday it is to buy Citigroup's consumer finance business in Taiwan, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Adani Wilmar IPO subscribed 58% on Day 1
The Rs 3,600 crore initial public offer (IPO) of Adani Wilmar saw decent investor response on the first day of the bidding process on Thursday. The issue was subscribed 27 per cent by 12.40 pm. It saw ... ( read original story ...)
DBS to announce purchase of Citi’s Taiwan consumer business -sources
Singapore's DBS Group will announce on Friday it is to buy Citigroup's consumer finance business in Taiwan, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.DBS and Citi declined to ... ( read original story ...)
AI is a major focus of the new INPI-IPOS work plan
Pascal Faure, Director General of INPI and Ms. Rena Lee, his counterpart at the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) signed a new work plan for 2022-2023, which succeeds the October 21, ... ( read original story ...)
Maybank Singapore online paves way for bank’s Malaysian customers to open Singapore dollar savings account
Maybank Malaysia customers will soon be able to open a Singapore dollar savings account with Maybank Singapore online, and it will allow for real-time funds transfers across the border. In a statement ... ( read original story ...)
Three features to look out for in the coming Singapore Budget
What are the three crucial aspects to look out for in the coming Singapore Budget to be announced on 18 February? ( read original story ...)
Major Champions Henderson And Kang Ready To Take On Asia’s Young Guns At HSBC Women’s World Championship At Sentosa
Living up to its reputation as one of the premiere golf events on the international circuit, the HSBC Women’s World Championship will once again feature some of the brightest talents in the game when ... ( read original story ...)
Golf: Fan favourites, young stars confirmed for HSBC Women’s World C’ship in March
SINGAPORE - Sports fans can look forward to the return of their favourite female golfers as nine of the world's top 10 players will feature at the March 3-6 HSBC Women's World Championship at the ... ( read original story ...)
Man, 22, gets three months’ jail in SG for opening bank account used by scammers
After being promised S$500 (RM1,554), a 22-year-old man opened a bank account for a stranger who then used it to receive money from people he scammed. ( read original story ...)
Maybank SG new banking app enables online SME current account opening
The new Maybank2u SG (Lite) app offers e-angbao gifting and other money management features. Maybank Singapore has launched three new digital banking initiatives for customers’ lifestyle and payments ... ( read original story ...)