SINGAPORE: Singapore's second largest bank, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC), reported on Friday a 5% rise in first-quarter net profit, driven by growth in its wealth management business.
Singapore sees another IPO as JustCo rides on Asia’s demand for hybrid work
The company recorded a net profit of $3.4 million for 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
GIFT City vs Dubai vs Singapore: Which features high on Indian investors’ global wealth map
As Indian investors increasingly diversify globally, GIFT City, Dubai, and Singapore are emerging as key offshore wealth destinations. Experts say the choice now depends less on tax arbitrage and more ...
Singapore Announces Targeted Investment Review Regime
Singapore has joined the trend of countries exercising greater oversight over investments in domestic entities in strategically important sectors. The Significant Investments Review Act (the “Bill”), ...
Singapore bank UOB’s first-quarter net profit falls 4%, but beats forecast
Singapore's United Overseas Bank, or UOB , reported on Thursday a 4% fall in net profit in the first quarter from a year earlier on the back of what it called a softer operating ...
CMC Markets Singapore Merges Entities Ahead Of Multi-Asset Platform Launch
CMC Markets has merged its CMC Invest legal entity into its main Singapore operation, restructuring its local business ahead of a planned multi-asset platform ...
S’pore tough on financial crime but some improvements needed: Global financial watchdog report
A FATF report acknowledges Singapore's successes in combating financial crime but identifies areas for improvement in tackling money laundering and terrorist financing. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore was effective in tackling financial crime including money laundering: Report
SINGAPORE - The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) found Singapore to have a competent and coordinated regime to tackle financial crime challenges in a report released on May 6. The 40-member global ...
Singapore, Dubai, And The New Symbol Of Global Prosperity: Panama City
Singapore, Dubai, and Panama City are geographically privileged hubs for transportation, banking, and commerce. Yet only one city offers true accessibility for the average expat and investor.
Best fixed deposit rates in Singapore (May 2026)—minimum deposits from $500, rates up to 1.55%
If you think that fixed deposits are only for conservative cash-rich aunties and uncles, think again. A fixed deposit (also known as a time deposit) account is a type of bank account that pays account ...
Centurion Accommodation REIT’s 1QFY2026 NPI of $37.5 mil outperforms IPO forecast by 2.4%
Centurion Accommodation REIT (CAREIT) has reported gross revenue of $52.5 million for the 1QFY2026 ended March 31, 2.7% higher than forecasted in its initial public offering (IPO) prospectus. The REIT ...
The Singapore equities market is buzzing. Market players are hoping it can last
There are more enquiries on local equities, as well as a growing calendar of investment events Read more at The Business Times.
MAS partners banking industry to tap AI, machine learning to combat financial crime
SINGAPORE] The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Monday (May 4) said it will harness artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to combat financial crime. To enhance scam-detection ...
Singapore’s young investors cut their teeth on stock market competitions
The draw includes prize money, internships, mentorship and sharper investment skills. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
More young people in Singapore buying private properties, some for investment
Between 2024 and 2025, DBS reported a 40% jump in home loans taken by borrowers under 35 years old. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s safe-haven status draws more Chinese capital into property sector
Mainland firms’ investments in Singapore fixed assets zoomed to 21 per cent of the total in 2025 from 2.5 per cent a year earlier.