SINGAPORE] Private wealth clients in Singapore expect their wealth managers or advisers to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into their offerings, more than clients globally or in the ...
Money Talks – MT Explains: How Singapore’s S$NEER monetary policy can affect your coffee and holidays
S$NEER – the Singapore dollar nominal effective exchange rate - is a critical component of Singapore’s monetary policy. Jeff Ng, head of Asia macro strategy at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, ...
Financial convergence opens doors for remisiers
SINGAPORE: Stock brokerages need to transform as they grapple with changes across the financial sector, says PhillipCapital founder and executive chairman Lim Hua Min.
Johor could see up to S$709 million in investment from Maybank’s Singapore clients
Malaysia's Maybank has pledged a combined investment interest of up to S$709 million for JS-SEZ Read more at straitstimes.com.
Two SGX listcos eye investments in Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone: Maybank
SINGAPORE] Singapore-listed companies Thomson Medical Group and Centurion Corporation have expressed interest to invest in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), said Maybank on Monday ...
Maybank Plans to Facilitate Over $500 Mln in Investments for Singapore-Malaysia Zone
KUALA LUMPUR--Maybank has signed a letter of intent with Malaysia to facilitate investments into an economic zone set up with Singapore, including potentially $547 million from clients based in the ...
Chinese firms turn to Singapore for IPOs and listings as US-China trade war intensifies
At least five large firms from China’s mainland and Hong Kong have signaled intentions to launch on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) over the next 12 to 18 months. These businesses include a Chinese ...
RHB keeps ‘neutral’ on Singapore banks, sees uncertainties following ‘decent’ 1QFY2025
RHB’s top pick is DBS for its steady earnings and attractive earnings, followed by OCBC over UOB, for the former's stronger asset quality metrics.
Some Chinese firms mull Singapore IPOs, listings, placements as US trade war drags on
At least five companies from mainland China or Hong Kong are planning IPOs, dual listings, or share placements in Singapore in the next 12 to 18 months, four sources said, as Chinese firms look to ...
Convergence of financial services presents opportunities for remisiers in S’pore, say market watchers
SINGAPORE] Stock brokerages need to transform as they grapple with changes across the financial sector, said PhillipCapital founder and executive chairman Lim Hua Min. Read more at The Business Times.
Commentary: After years of playing sheriff, SGX wants to let the market breathe
Regulators are hoping a lighter-touch regime will get Singapore’s stock market buzzing again. Financial journalist Ven Sreenivasan weighs in.
Spotting signs of financial abuse among the elderly in Singapore; why are they so hard to detect?
The abuse could be taking place for years already, or the culprit could be a trusted family member or friend. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
GXS’ acquisition of Validus’ Singapore business a sign of market validation
SINGAPORE] The recent acquisition of small and medium enterprise (SME) lender Validus’ Singapore business is a sign of market consolidation and validation in South-east Asia. Read more at The Business ...
Income’s financial advisory arm wants to capture demand for alternative investments
SINGAPORE] Amid growing demand for private market and alternative investment products in Singapore, financial advisers are increasing efforts to offer products in addition to the traditional insurance ...
Some Chinese companies eye Singapore listings to expand markets amid trade war
At least five Chinese and Hong Kong firms eye listings on SGX. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s MAS Proposes Streamlined IPO Rules to Boost Listings and Investor Access
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has proposed reforms aimed at simplifying initial public offering (IPO) requirements and expanding outreach to ...