To say that Singapore slays the benefits of Open Banking System the way none other countries have done so far in the Asia Pacific region wouldn’t be an understatement. Once again, Singapore tops APAC ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s digital pioneers: Global Government Finance Summit, part 5
Not every nation enjoys the advantages that have enabled Singapore to lead the way in digital public services. But as delegates learned at the 2018 Global Government Finance Summit, there is much to l... ( read original story ...)
The Singapore Stock Market Is Rising Now, But You Shouldn’t Be Rejoicing
At the time of writing, the Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) is up 20 points, or 0.7%, to 2,986. It could well be heading back towards the psychological level of 3,000. The Singapore stock market may b... ( read original story ...)
Singapore still beats Hong Kong over Asia’s open banking readiness crown
DBS and OCBC are regional pioneers in fintech and innovation. Singapore retained the top spot in Asia's’ open banking readiness index amidst proactive decisions by the city state’s regulators to embra... ( read original story ...)
Renewed Support Predicted For Singapore Bourse
The Singapore stock market headed south again on Tuesday, one session after it had ended the two-day slide in which it had tumbled more than 65 points or 3.2 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests ... ( read original story ...)
Oil prices fall on rising supply, global market woes
SINGAPORE (Reuters ... “A Saudi pledge to produce as much oil as possible, and the stock market rout, have sharply reduced concerns about the Nov. 4 implementation of U.S. sanctions against ... ( read original story ...)
Are Southeast Asia and India already in a bear market?
Year-to-date, Singapore is the second worst performing market in Asia. The worse performing market in Southeast Asia, however, is the Philippines with stock market falling 23.5 per cent from the begin... ( read original story ...)
Oil stable as Asia stock markets rebound, but sentiment cautious on trade concerns
The tight market in Asia is visible in the low amount of unsold crude oil stored on tankers on waters around Singapore and southern Malaysia, the region’s main oil trading and storage hub. Just four s... ( read original story ...)
4 Banks in Asia Pacific That Are Winning Open Banking Adoption
it is no wonder that Finastra named Singapore as the nation that is most ready to embrace open banking in the Asia Pacific region. Singapore ranks at 8.1/10 on the open banking readiness index, runnin... ( read original story ...)
Finastra launches Open Banking Readiness Index in Asia Pacific – the new framework for banks to stay ahead
Research shows that momentum for Open Banking is accelerating in Asia Pacific ... top 146 banks across 14 markets in Asia Pacific -- Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, mainland China ... ( read original story ...)
Asia’s Rich From Massage Chair King to Telecom Tycoon Delay IPOs
Tycoons ranging from an Indian telecom billionaire to Singapore’s king of massage chairs are delaying ... Among the five worst-performing major IPOs globally, three come from Asia, data compiled by Bl... ( read original story ...)
Half of Singapore’s emerging affluent highly dependent on insufficient savings
Digital money management is also gaining popularity in Singapore with 65% admitting that they have more control over their money and investments thanks to the proliferation of online banking tools. Ha... ( read original story ...)
FBI indicts Singapore’s Tan Wee Beng, Ferrari-loving entrepreneur, for laundering North Korea funds
Prosecutors with the US attorney’s office in Manhattan allege that Tan used his Singapore-based trading firm and front companies in Thailand and Hong Kong to enable Daedong Credit Bank – a North Korea... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s finance minister opens SIRC 2018
Singapore’s minister of finance addressed SIRC 2018 as the official keynote speaker and guest of honour Heng Swee Keat, Singapore’s minister of finance, said that 60% of Asia’s corporations do not hav... ( read original story ...)
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Unveils Luxury Themed Suites
The 12-month room renewal programme culminates with the unveiling of four distinctive suites, each bringing the Singapore story to life SINGAPORE, Oct. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Four Seasons Hotel ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Shares May Take Further Damage
(RTTNews.com) - The Singapore stock market has finished lower in consecutive trading days, tumbling more than 65 points or 3.2 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 2 ... ( read original story ...)