Wong, who is also finance minister, is expected to focus on bringing down living costs and boosting social aid when he delivers a budget speech later today ...
Singaporean’s home address illegally changed by scammers via ICA service, triggering banking nightmare
Raymond Tan discovered that his home address had been changed without his knowledge. His Singpass account was then frozen, disrupting his access to essential government services.
Resilient banking earnings, better IPO process could bolster S’pore’s STI in 2025: Analysts
Much is riding on the banks, which are widely expected to post record full-year earnings. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Straits Millennium, EBANX get in-principle nod for MPI licence in Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued in-principle approval to fintech firms EBANX and Straits Millennium for a major payment institution (MPI) Licence under the Payment Services Act ...
Singapore, Japan To Remain Property Hot Spots As Global Investors Diversify: JLL CEO
The real estate markets of Australia, Japan, Korea and Singapore will remain hot spots in the next few years as global investors seek to diversify their portfolios with demand for real estate in China ...
Singapore’s subdued IPO scene set for a rebound in 2025: analysts
SINGAPORE’s initial public offering (IPO) scene is set to liven up this year, with analyst forecasts falling anywhere between four and 10 listings on the local bourse. Read more at The Business Times.
Tax incentives may be used to help revive market
SINGAPORE: A Singapore government-led review group is proposing incentives to revitalise the stock market, the first steps taken in a market plagued by low liquidity and a dearth of new listings.
Singapore’s 2035 climate target: A commitment to act now despite waning global interest
It pledges to reduce emissions to between 45 million tonnes and 50 million tonnes by 2035. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SGX shares fall 5.8% a day after first proposed measures to boost stock market unveiled
While noting that further measures to revive the exchange have yet to be announced, Citi analyst Tan Yong Hong in a Feb 13 report nevertheless downgraded his 12-month share price target for the SGX by ...
Most retail investors know they can invest CPF funds with more planning to do so
Despite interest in investing, a substantial 82% of respondents indicated a desire for more CPF-related investing content.
Hexaware Technologies IPO subscribed 0.37 times on Day 3; check GMP
US private equity giant Carlyle-backed company has already raised ₹2,598 crore from anchor investors like CLSA, Government of Singapore, Monetary Authority of Singapore, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, ...
SGX shares fall 5.5% a day after first measures to boost stock market unveiled
Tax incentives and measures to widen access to capital for firms were proposed on Feb 13. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Over 470 investment scam cases reported in Singapore so far this year
More than 470 cases of investment scams have been reported in Singapore since the start of 2025, with losses amounting to at least SG$32.6 million (US$24.1 million), Singapore police said.
Singapore is set to deliver its first budget under its new prime minister. Here’s what to expect
Lawrence Wong, who took the helm from Lee Hsien Loong, will deliver the budget on Feb. 18. The country is due for a general election by November.
People aged 25-44 invest just 15%–17% of salary: DBS
Gen Zs and millennials are the least invested among all pre-retirement age groups, allocating just 15% to 17% of their salaries to investments. Over half of investments are allocated to fixed income.
Singapore Weighs Tax Incentives to Help Revive Stock Market
A Singapore government-led review group proposed tax incentives to revitalize the stock market, the first steps taken in a market plagued by low liquidity and a dearth of new listings.Most Read from ...