Shares of Singapore’s top three banks rose Thursday after the country’s financial regulator lifted a cap on dividend payouts that was implemented following the Covid-19 pandemic. Singapore’s largest ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore banks’ shares surge after MAS lifts dividend cap; higher payouts expected
Dividend payouts for DBS, OCBC and UOB are expected to make a "strong comeback". . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Report: Singapore’s GIC leads $53m round of IPO-bound Indian travel startup
Online travel app Ixigo has raised US$53 million from investors led by Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC, ahead of its proposed initial public offering,” the Economic Times reported, citing ... ( read original story ...)
Ola expands ESOPs pool to Rs 3,000 crore ahead of IPO
Ola is also giving employees an additional Rs 400 crore in stocks in the run-up to its IPO. The allocation rewards Ola's high-impact employees and will lead to long-term wealth creation for them, the ... ( read original story ...)
MAS lifts dividend cap on banks, finance companies
SINGAPORE: The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Wednesday (Jul 28) announced it would lift dividend restrictions on local banks and ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks to watch: Maruti Suzuki, Nestle, IndiGo, IIFL Finance, IndusInd Bank
Here are the top stocks to track in today's session on Dalal Street: Results Today: Over 60 companies, including Maruti Suzuki India, Nestle India, Birlasoft, Central Bank of India, Geojit Financial ... ( read original story ...)
Interactive Brokers Singapore Review (2021): IBKR Commission Fees & More
Sick of working from home for a boss who’s using the pandemic as an excuse to increase your workload? Investing your money wisely can be your first step towards financial freedom and firing your boss. ( read original story ...)
Singapore plans to end quarantine for vaccinated returnees, others crack down
ASEAN members with the highest vaccination rates are looking to ease travel restrictions even as Coronavirus infections soar in neighbouring countries. ( read original story ...)
MANSCAPED™, Leading Men’s Grooming Company, Launches in Singapore
MANSCAPED™, the booming grooming company and go-to brand for millions of men around the world, today announces its launch in Singapore. This is the first Asian market for the global leader in men’s ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore aims to capture areas in aviation industry that will grow in 5 to 10 years
SINGAPORE - Certain growth areas have been identified within the aviation industry, and the Government is trying to make sure the country captures these, Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said in ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fintech Nium turns unicorn after latest funding round
Singapore's Nium, a payments start-up serving businesses, became a rare fintech unicorn in the city-state after raising more than US$200 million (S$272 million) in fresh funding.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Post-pandemic world will be different, but Singapore’s fundamental goals don’t change: Lawrence Wong
SINGAPORE - As different as the post-pandemic world may look, Singapore's fundamental goals - staying valuable to the global economy and building a fairer and more inclusive society - remain the same. ( read original story ...)
Effective tax rates for SMEs much lower than non-SMEs in Singapore: Lawrence Wong
Close to 60 per cent of all SMEs do not pay corporate income tax, Mr Wong added.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore fintech startup Nium tops US$1bil valuation
Singapore’s Nium Pte, a payments startup serving businesses, became a rare fintech unicorn in the city-state after raising more than US$200 million in fresh funding. ( read original story ...)
Singapore eyes starting quarantine-free travel in September
The Southeast Asian city-state expects to have fully vaccinated 80% of its population by then, placing the nation in a solid position to move forward with reopening, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong ... ( read original story ...)
MPs call for greater clarity on Singapore’s Covid-19 road map
Several MPs said the rapidly changing set of restrictions have caused confusion and uncertainty.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)