The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has imposed a civil penalty of S$3.9 million on Credit Suisse AG for the bank's failure to prevent or detect misconduct by its relationship managers, the ...
Singapore stocks extend rally on Fed-fuelled rate optimism; STI up 1%
THE year-end cheer was evident in the region on Wednesday (Dec 27) as optimism fuelled stock markets. Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s Economic Outlook for 2024
Singapore’s growth forecast for 2024 is looking up and inflation rate is likely to ease. Here’s a quick look at Singapore’s economic outlook for next year.
Singapore and Norway in top ten richest countries
Singapore and Norway make it into the top ten of Global Finances' list of richest countries in the world. But the first place might shock you.
Singapore-Based FII-Backed Stock In Focus On Divestment of 100% Stake In Subsidiary
Small-cap financial services company LKP Finance Limited has a market worth of around Rs 285 Cr. The stock is in the limelight as the company stated that it is selling all of its shares in its ...
Starbucks, Tim Horton’s Among Global Coffee Chains Eyeing Singapore For Expansion Despite Stiff Local Competition
What Happened: CNBC reported on Tuesday that several global coffee brands have launched new outlets in Singapore in recent months. These include China’s Luckin Coffee, Indonesian chains Kenangan ...
Singapore stocks end Tuesday flat as traders eye potential interest rate cuts
STOCK markets on Tuesday (Dec 26) were a mixed bag of results, as hopes of interest rate cuts – on the back of subdued inflation data in the US – sparked investor optimism, but investors chose to ...
Singapore warns of scammers impersonating central bank officers
About 41 individuals have fallen victim to scammers, with $2.6m in losses. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Singapore Police Force (SPF) has warned the public of scammers pretending ...
Coffee chains are crowding Singapore in hopes of jumpstarting their global expansions
Singapore's prominence as a global financial hub has attracted international coffee chains to the country despite an already competitive market.
Singapore ranks 3rd in latest global rich list
SINGAPORE: Singapore has secured the third position in the latest ranking of the world’s wealthiest... The post Singapore ranks 3rd in latest global rich list appeared first on The Independent Singapo ...
The 11 Big Trades of 2023: From market busts to career-making wins
Short-seller attacks on Adani’s empire in India took a surprising turn. Crypto diehards got a shot of redemption. So-called bubbles, like ESG, deflated. The irresistible force behind much of the ...
Market resumes Santa Claus rally heading into final week of 2023
SINGAPORE - After hitting midweek turbulence, the stock market’s Santa Claus rally resumed on Dec 21 and 22, gathering steam heading into the final week of the year. While the brief pullback on Dec 20 ...
Why invest in Singapore T-Bills?
SINGAPORE: Singapore Treasury Bills, or T-bills, are a good option for a short-term and low-risk investment while trying to diversify portfolios. But why should you invest in Singapore T-Bills?
Urgent calls from the police or the bank? Here’s how to know if it’s a scam
John (not his real name), 59, thought he was helping the police. A series of urgent phone calls from supposed authorities – two “police officers”, a “court official”, and an “auditor” claiming to be ...
Should I invest in Singapore T-Bills? (December 2023 to January 2024)
So, you’ve got a bit of spare cash lying around and you’re looking to invest it before you accidentally spend it on a virtual reality headset. But life is too short to burn your weekends researching ...
Blockchain, decentralised finance muscling into gaming, social media and more
GameFi, short for gaming finance, saw significant investment in 2023 particularly in South-east Asia. Read more at straitstimes.com.