Speaking at the Singapore Perspectives 2021 conference, Lawrence Wong said there was still great uncertainty about how the coronavirus will shape society in the coming years ... ( read original story ...)
5 Easy Ways to Save Money Every Day in Singapore
In these highly uncertain times, saving money is no longer an option but a necessity. If you want to have enough funds to go on holidays, keep you afloat in between jobs, or supplement your CPF ... ( read original story ...)
Grab selects banks for US IPO plans, sources say
Southeast Asian ride-hailing giant Grab Holdings has picked banks for a potential US initial public offering (IPO) that could raise at least US$2 billion,” Bloomberg reported. The Singapore-born ... ( read original story ...)
Bakuun hires finance chief
Limin joined the group 18 January and will be based in the newly established Bakuun Holdings office in Singapore. He will head the finance organization and will also prepare for Bakuun.com’s initial ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s SGX and Temasek partner to bolster digital asset infrastructure
Singapore Exchange (SGX) is partnering with state investment company Temasek Holdings to improve the city state's digital asset infrastructure in capital markets, including potentially tying up with ... ( read original story ...)
Asia trade finance bounces back
Fourth-quarter numbers from Asia’s biggest trade finance banks suggest that business in the region has bounced back rapidly. Corporates have changed their approach to their manufacturing bases and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore can be more relevant as a hub, if it responds well to Covid-19 situation: Lawrence Wong
When international investors and the broader global community think about having some presence in Asia, Singapore ought to be the first answer that comes to mind.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange talks pipeline of IPOs and digital asset venture with Temasek
Michael Syn of the Singapore Exchange discusses what is in its initial public offering pipeline, plus its joint digital asset venture with Temasek Holdings. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange Introduces ESG Derivatives
Singapore Exchange (SGX) announced today that it has launched ESG derivatives today to promote the integration ESG into institutional investment portfolios. ( read original story ...)
Grab Picks Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan for U.S. IPO
Southeast Asian ride-hailing giant Grab Holdings Inc. has picked banks for a potential U.S. initial public offering, that could raise at least $2 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Indigo Paints IPO: How to check share allocation status
The share allocation in Indigo Paints IPO is likely to be finalised on 28 January while listing may happen on 2nd February, brokerages say. Link Intime India is the registrar of the IPO and will ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore financial firms face stricter cybersecurity rules
Recent attacks through the supply chain prompt stricter rules on assessing the risks of APIs and other increasingly common technologies. ( read original story ...)
Singapore leaps up the rankings in Bloomberg’s global innovation index
SINGAPORE (BLOOMBERG) - Singapore leaped three spots to reclaim its No. 3 rank in the 2020 Bloomberg Innovation Index, while economies across Asia Pacific showed a mixed picture of progress.. Read ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s StashAway Says Now Manages $1 Billion in Assets
Singapore-based StashAway has grown its assets under management (AUM) to more than $1 billion, the digital wealth manager said in a statement on Monday. StashAway said it was the first digital wealth ... ( read original story ...)
Kuaishou’s US$10 billion IPO attracts BlackRock, Abu Dhabi, Canadian Pension Fund among 10 cornerstone investors
Cornerstone buyers typically agree to hold stock for a set period of time in exchange for early, guaranteed allocation. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Exchange Taps Blockchain for Settlement Layer Infrastructure
The Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) has partnered with investment firm Temasek to explore the use of blockchain technology for the settling of asset trades. Temasek remains a prominent player in ... ( read original story ...)