Singapore-based investment firm Foresight Ventures has acquired an 80% stake in crypto news publication The Block for $60 million, according to a person familiar with the matter. Foresight Ventures ...
Genting Singapore’s net profit jumps 59% YoY to $216.3m in 3Q23
Genting Singapore recorded a net profit of $216.3m in 3Q23, a 59% jump from 3Q22. In the same period, the company saw a 33% YoY growth in its revenue to reach $689.9m. Meanwhile, the company announced ...
‘The investment we make will pay off’: 3 Singaporean leaders explain why they’re prioritising mental health
THE way we work was fundamentally changed by the Covid-19 pandemic; for many, that process was stressful and difficult to navigate. The Business Times (BT) spoke to three corporate leaders in ...
BT Mark to Market: How to fix Singapore’s stock market (Ep 37)
Find out more about subscription packages here. The Singapore market’s poor performance and lack of exciting new listings are multifaceted problems that require simultaneous action on different fronts ...
Market gyrates between fear and hope
Fed chair Jerome Powell said last week the US central bank won’t hesitate to tighten more if needed. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Reliance on finance influencers growing amongst Singaporeans: report
In parallel, "scam victims" became a prominent keyword in finance and cybersecurity conversations on social media, rising by 79% to 21,900 mentions. "Social media serves as a vital platform, providing ...
Me & My Money: Invest a little, often and early, says finance exec
Finance executive David Fergusson believes the strategy can help almost anyone improve their lot. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore: Fintech Startup BondbloX Raises $6 Million in Series B Funding
BonEvalue Pte Ltd (BondbloX), a Singapore-based fintech startup that provides easy access to bonds for investors, has secured $6 million in a Series B round.
Will Hong Kong’s investment scheme woo the super-rich? Analysts say revamped strategy ‘more attractive, simpler’ than Singapore’s
Those who invest HK$30 million or more in specific assets can apply for residence after seven years Singapore scheme is more complex, involves risky investments with higher threshold and other ...
LSEG chief Schwimmer: IPOs to return ‘when the environment stabilises’
LSEG Chief Executive Officer David Schwimmer said the market for Initial Public Offerings in London and elsewhere around the world should recover from current lows caused by concerns about rising ...
Why The Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) Is A Must-Go Experience For Anyone In The Finance Industry
Organised by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) is the largest FinTech festival in the world ...
More than half of Singapore’s rich investing more in safer assets like cash, gold: Study
This suggests a hesitancy towards volatile equity markets and riskier investments. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Syngenta’s IPO Delay Darkens Outlook for 2023 Asia Pipeline
China has been the main source of big-ticket listings in Asia this year, with eight of the top 10 taking place in the country. IPOs in mainland China have raised $53 billion in 2023, down 37.6% from ...
Singapore Bourse May Hand Back Thursday’s Gains
The Singapore stock market on Thursday halted the two-day losing streak in which it had fallen more than 50 points or 1.6 percent.
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