Powering S’pore’s growth through green finance

Financial institutions here are doing their bit. Besides the guidelines on responsible financing introduced by the Association of Banks in Singapore in 2015, Second Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong also announced last month that the government will push ... ( read original story ...)

Fintech Singapore 2017 in Review

In addition to collaborating closely with the private sector, the authority has initiated a number of projects of its own to be at the forefront of fintech and digital finance. Year 2017 was all about fostering collaboration, building Singapore’s fintech ... ( read original story ...)

Four Singapore IPOs raised $3.92b in Q3

NetLink NBN Trust's $2.3b "megadeal" boosted the lineup. Four initial public offerings (IPO) in Singapore raised up to $3.92b (US$2.9b) in Q3, which is 566% higher than last year's amount. According to Ernst and Young (EY), NetLink NBN Trust's $2.3b (US$1 ... ( read original story ...)

5 Facts About Singapore-Listed REITs

Singaporeans love to invest in real estate. It is, therefore, no surprise that real estate investment trusts (REITs) have been a popular investment vehicle in Singapore since its debut in 2002. Without further ado, here are five interesting facts about ... ( read original story ...)

What changed market while you were sleeping

At 6.30 am, Nifty futures on the Singapore Stock Exchange were trading 31 points. Benchmark equity indices are seeing strong resistance at higher levels. Analysts believe there could be more consolidation on the indices and investors should rather focus on ... ( read original story ...)

Bank of S’pore hiring staff for Mid-East wealth

The private-banking arm of OCBC Bank is adding more staff in Dubai, as the Singapore lender seeks a greater role in managing the money of the Middle East's wealthy and of Indians living overseas. Bank of Singapore plans to hire about 20 relationship ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore issues another cautionary note on cryptocurrencies

Singapore banking regulator has issued yet another advisory note on investing in cryptocurrencies, reminding the public that these are not recognised as legal tender. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said any investment in cryptocurrencies such as ... ( read original story ...)

Bank of Singapore to add more Dubai staff in wealth drive

The private-banking arm of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp is adding more staff in Dubai, as the Singapore lender seeks a greater role managing the money of the Middle East’s wealthy and of Indians living overseas. Bank of Singapore plans to hire about 20 ... ( read original story ...)

Bank of Singapore Hires Private Bankers for Mideast Wealth

The private-banking arm of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. is adding more staff in Dubai, as the Singapore lender seeks a greater role managing the money of the Middle East’s wealthy and of Indians living overseas. Bank of Singapore plans to hire about ... ( read original story ...)