Singapore's core inflation gauge fell to its lowest level since at least 2012 in July, official data showed on Monday. The measure closely-watched by the central bank fell 0.4% year-on-year, hitting ... ( read original story ...)
Billionaire Ken Griffin’s Citadel Opens Singapore Office
Billionaire Ken Griffin’s finance companies plan to open a Singapore office this year in a fresh push to expand in Asia. ( read original story ...)
43% Singaporeans in financial sector reflects international Singapore’s role
Across the entire financial sector, the proportion is about 43 per cent, reflecting Singapore’s role as an international financial centre, says Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Responding to a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s stock exchange to partner FTSE Russell for derivatives offerings after MSCI moves futures to Hong Kong
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) struck a long-term strategic partnership with index provider FTSE Russell to develop a broad series of Asian- and emerging markets-focused, multi-asset derivatives in a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to hold virtual IP Week@SG
IP Week@SG, a global conference organised by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), will go virtual this year from August 25-27. ( read original story ...)
Top 3 Singapore dividend stocks to watch
Analysts raised their share price targets on Venture, Wilmar and UMS, citing their higher dividend yields for 2020 as plus factors. ( read original story ...)
Fate of Jack Ma stake hangs over Ant Group’s mega IPO plan
"This is the IPO that many investors have been waiting ... lead analyst at DZT Research in Singapore. "When (shares) are transferred to employees, it will take some time before they can sell ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Regulator to Push for More Locals in Senior Bank Roles
Singapore’s financial regulator will step up efforts to urge banks to place more citizens in senior management roles, according to its chief. The Monetary Authority of Singapore confers with senior ... ( read original story ...)
Tencent-backed online brokerage Futu looks to cash in on Hong Kong IPO boom with plans to expand margin financing
It also said the growth in its interest income was partly helped by IPO financing due to an active IPO market ... had obtained an in-principal approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore for a ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Ant Group Plans Consumer Finance Firm in Growth Push Ahead of IPO
but officials have pinpointed consumer lenders as a key lever in rebooting consumption. (Reporting by Julie Zhu; Additional reporting by Keith Zhai in Singapore; Editing by Sumeet Chatterjee and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bourse bulks up with deals to fight Hong Kong threat
Currently, about 40% of listed companies and over 80% of listed bonds originate from outside Singapore. The bourse's last IPO, on its secondary Catalist board, was of local healthcare player ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore finance minister unveils $5.8 billion worth of virus support measures
Singapore's finance minister on Monday unveiled more economic support measures worth about S$8 billion ($5.8 billion) to cushion the blow from the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses and workers. "The ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Boosts Stimulus by S$8 Billion Amid Recession
Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat announced additional support measures of S$8 billion ($5.8 billion) to cushion the blow from the coronavirus pandemic, extending wage subsidies and ... ( read original story ...)
Every major Asian market has a Nasdaq-wannabe. Can Hong Kong or Shanghai tech boards close the gap?
The Nasdaq has many advantages over the tech boards in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo and Seoul. These advantages include America’s appeal to global investors and the Silicon Valley network. ( read original story ...)
Every major Asian market has a Nasdaq-wannabe. Could Hong Kong’s or Shanghai’s tech boards ever catch up to the real thing?
The Nasdaq has many advantages over Nasdaq wannabes in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo and Seoul. These advantages include America’s appeal to global investors and the Silicon Valley network. ( read original story ...)
StanChart, Trade Union Arm Plan Digital-Only Bank in Singapore
Standard Chartered Plc is planning its second digital-only bank in Asia, teaming up with a unit of Singapore’s biggest labor union, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)