J&T Express, an Indonesian courier company, is considering shifting its planned U.S. initial public offering to Hong Kong in a debut that could raise about US$1 billion, according to people familiar ... ( read original story ...)
Stock Market Today: SGX Nifty jumps 80 points; Asian markets rise after Powell comments
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was up 0.75 percent, or 207.36 points, at 27,848.50 in early trade, while the broader Topix index advanced 0.83 percent, or 16.04 points, to 1,944.81. Wall Street stocks ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore exchange proposes mandatory climate-related disclosures
The city-state's exchange regulator is the first in Asia to mandate listed firms to enhance climate disclosures, diversity in line with G20 task force recommendations. ( read original story ...)
Standard Chartered launches digital blockchain trade finance platform in Singapore
A joint venture between the Asia-heavy bank and a Chinese supply chain tech player aims to make trade finance an alternative asset class with digital efficiency. ( read original story ...)
Private Debt Market Growth Could Change Investment Landscape in Singapore
Private debt has been a solid part of the investing landscape in the US and Europe for many years. However, it's not so well embedded in Asia Pacific where it's an asset class that is still relatively ... ( read original story ...)
Overlooked IPO Markets Are Suddenly Booming as China Deals Slow
It has also forced many startups to pause their IPO plans after regulators announced a stricter ... a portfolio manager at M&G Investments (Singapore) Pte. “The net exposure to China tech is lower and ... ( read original story ...)
How this Singapore-based microlending platform demystifies cryptocurrency
Technicorum CEO Daniel Daboczy discussed cryptocurrency microlending and why Singapore is the next big crypto hub. A person, in a room with nine other people, trades a ball with one of them. All ten ... ( read original story ...)
NDR 2021: Singapore to enshrine into law workplace anti-discrimination guidelines
“Both these sectors have a large share of work pass holders,” he said. He said Singapore is a business hub where finance and IT companies perform regional and global functions, which require both ... ( read original story ...)
New digital bank set to launch in the Philippines
The Philippines is moving fast forward into the digital banking age with the fifth license granted to a neobank by the central bank Bangko Sentral ng Pilipina. The new addition is GOtyme, a joint ... ( read original story ...)
After hitting 80% vaccine threshold, Singapore aim to forge ahead with plans of reopening its country
"As the saying goes, we are feeling the stones as we cross the river,” said Lawrence Wong, the finance minister and a co-chair of the nation’s Covid task force. Singapore is now eyeing a third round ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore hits 80% vaccine threshold seen as key to easing
Singapore has outpaced most advanced economies to fully vaccinate 80% of its population against COVID-19, paving the way to forge ahead with reopening. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Singapore fully vaccinates 80 per cent of population
Singapore has pledged to use the vaccination milestone to gradually open up more economic and social activities, as well as quarantine-free travel. ( read original story ...)
IPO markets are booming in India, Indonesia and South Korea as China deals slow
Investors are already boosting exposure to markets outside China, with some buying into IPOs from countries like India and Indonesia for the first time ... ( read original story ...)
Overlooked IPO markets suddenly booming as China deals slow
China’s crackdown on technology companies is prompting global investors to look for new opportunities across Asia, contributing to a record jump in initial public offerings from India to South Korea ... ( read original story ...)
Me & My Money: Consistency key to bank executive’s investing strategy
Controlling risks and staying invested for the long haul has allowed bank executive Kelvin Goh to reap returns even in bleak situations.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
LIC Mega IPO Next Year: 10% Issue for Policyholders, Banks, What We Know So Far
This IPO is set to be the biggest issue the country has ever seen ... LIC is India largest insurance company that has assets of over Rs 34 lakh crore. It also has subsidiaries in Singapore along with ... ( read original story ...)