Online shoppers in Singapore generally aren’t taxed for their purchases if they don’t exceed S$400 ($300), Indranee Rajah, senior minister of state for law and finance, said in a November interview. Given how quickly online vendors are changing the way ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based XinFin Unveils Blockchain-powered TradeFinex Platform With India’s Largest Trade Organization Assocham
About XinFin FinTech Pte. Ltd XinFin is a Singapore-based blockchain technology company focused on international trade and finance across the globe. XinFin's XDC protocol is a hybrid blockchain that allows peer-to-peer contracts over regulated payment ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia-Singapore ties tested by high-speed rail contract
KUALA LUMPUR/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The leaders of Malaysia and Singapore ... A joint tender for the company that would build, operate and finance the trains and the rail assets closes on June 29, and a decision is expected by the end of the year. ( read original story ...)
The Weekly Nibble: Singapore-Listed Stocks That Might Beat the Market in 2018
2017 Round-up Below is a round-up of the performance of the Singapore market last year – from the best ... a) 7 Things Investors Should Know About How Different Sectors Performed In The Stock Market Over The Past Year – click here In this article ... ( read original story ...)
2 Useful Valuation Ratios For Stock Market Investors
The market capitalisation to net income (or price per share to ... And generally speaking, a high PS ratio would correspond to an expensive stock. It’s also the same in reverse; a low PS ratio would correspond to a cheap stock. The Foolish bottom line ... ( read original story ...)
Positive Bounce Predicted For Singapore Stock Market
(RTTNews) - The Singapore stock market has ticked lower in back-to-back sessions, sliding more than a dozen points or 0.3 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,510-point plateau although it may regain its footing on Friday. ( read original story ...)
The Singapore finance events that will land you a new job in 2018
We reveal the top Singapore events to attend if you want to network your way into a new finance job in 2018. https://news.efinancialcareers.com/sg-en/304695/julia-raiskin-citi/ It’s time to start planning your 2018 job search, and planning it meticulously. ( read original story ...)
AirAsia explores India unit IPO, seeks partner for services business
AirAsia will seek approval at the next AirAsia India board meeting to pick a banker to start a preliminary process for an IPO. SINGAPORE: Malaysia-based AirAsia Bhd is considering an initial public offering for its Indian unit and seeking a partner for its ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore fund made a killing in these 24 D-Street stocks
Singapore-based fund managed Akash Prakash has a similar success story to tell. Interestingly, he made money on familiar names in the domestic stock market. Ranked among the top 20 fund managers in Asia by Asia Money in 1999, Akash Prakash's fund ... ( read original story ...)
Safra Sarasin Singapore Head Exits
The Brazilian-Swiss firm has lost the head of its Singapore office after less than two years. The departure is a setback for the private bank's expansion efforts in Asia. But Maissen's experience and expertise is in Asia: he spent several years in ... ( read original story ...)
State Bank of Mauritius gets banking license in India; Woori, PPF in queue
The bank, along with DBS of Singapore, had received preliminary approval several months ago. It has now received the final banking license on Dec 6, banking sources confirmed. Mauritius, despite being a tiny Island nation in the Indian ocean, has extensive ... ( read original story ...)
Credit Suisse boosts Asia investment team with two Singapore-based strategists
SINGAPORE - Credit Suisse has hired Eddy Loh as senior investment strategist and Julian Wee as investment strategist to beef up its Asia team. A former executive director with the Bank of Singapore, Mr Loh joined Credit Suisse last month and will be ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s why Deutsche Bank favours Singapore banks over Hong Kong’s
SINGAPORE (Jan 9): Deutsche Bank Markets Research says the increasing strength from Singapore banks’ private and consumer banking businesses is giving them the edge over other US dollar-leveraged markets such as Hong Kong. “Between Hong Kong and ... ( read original story ...)
Total funds raised via IPO skyrocketed to a four-year high
Amount doubled to $4.7b versus 2016's $2.3m. The year 2017 ended with a good showing for the Singapore Exchange (SGX), with total funds raised through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) being the highest in the past four years. PwC’s Equity Capital Markets ... ( read original story ...)
What you need to know about your future finance job in Singapore
The skills you need to survive and thrive in Singapore banking and finance are changing rapidly. Here’s how to get your career ready for the future. Professor Benedict Koh (Associate Dean of Postgraduate Finance Programmes at Singapore Management ... ( read original story ...)
Higher Open Predicted For Singapore Stock Market
The Singapore stock market has moved higher in six straight sessions, surging more than 120 points or 3.5 percent in that span. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,500-point plateau and it's poised to extend its winning streak again on Friday. ( read original story ...)