SINGAPORE - Hong Leong Finance (HLF) has started an outreach campaign to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) manage cash flow and soften the impact of the coronavirus crisis.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Dealogic sees possible ‘bright spots’ in Singapore’s IPO market in the second half of 2020
Romaine Jackson of Dealogic says Singapore has seen a 53% year-on-year decline in listing volumes — a figure that is "quite significant" by historical standards. ( read original story ...)
Soft Start Predicted For Singapore Stock Market
The Singapore stock market has moved lower in consecutive trading days, sinking almost 35 points or 1.3 percent along the way. The ... ( read original story ...)
Ipos names Rena Lee as new chief executive
SINGAPORE - The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (Ipos) has named Mrs Rena Lee as its new chief executive.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Grab-Singtel, Sea among 14 shortlisted for Singapore digital bank licences – sources
Singapore has shortlisted 14 applicants, which sources say include internet firm Sea and a joint venture of ride-hailer Grab and Singtel, for up to five digital bank licences in the city-state's ... ( read original story ...)
China’s security laws send chill through Hong Kong finance sector
and at least one person said he was looking to relocate to London or Singapore to safeguard himself and his work. The concern expressed by finance industry professionals is just another facet of ... ( read original story ...)
QSE set for an IPO from local firm with strong capital in September: CEO
The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) is slated to see an initial public offering (IPO) this September, which ought to give a fillip to the primary segment for a sustainable capital market, its top official ... ( read original story ...)
Russia-founded fintech prepares $500m ASX listing
Robocash has opened a pre-IPO funding round to finance the launch of its neobank in the Philippines. So much so that Street Talk understands Russia-founded and now Singapore-headquartered Robocash ... ( read original story ...)
China’s JD.com raises almost $4bn in Hong Kong share sale
Shares in China's second largest online retailer jumped by more than 5% on their Hong Kong Stock Exchange debut. ( read original story ...)
Singapore shortlists 14 applicants for digital bank licences
Singapore's central bank has shortlisted 14 applicants for up to five digital bank licences on offer in the city-state's biggest banking liberalisation in two decades. The shortlist, out of the 21 ... ( read original story ...)
iBASIS Selected by TPG, Mobile Operator in Singapore, to Deliver Seamless A2P and P2P Mobile Offering
Lexington, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - June 17, 2020) - iBASIS, the leading provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players worldwide, announced that TPG Singapore has ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 Nearly Killed $4 Billion Corporate Travel Startup TripActions. Now It Has A $125 Million Lifeline.
As Covid-19 pummelled travel startups, TripActions secured $125 million to keep the company afloat, even after taking a 95% revenue hit. ( read original story ...)
Thai Beverage: No Intention To Sell Vietnam Business
For those shares listed in Singapore, there are limited risks associated ... Previously, Thai Beverage's potential beer business IPO was seen as a means of facilitating an eventual divestment ... ( read original story ...)
China puts Hong Kong’s future on the line
Hong Kong’s status as Asia’s leading financial centre is being undermined by politics. Can it survive? Hong Kong’s status as Asia’s biggest and most vibrant financial hub is at risk – yet again. Over ... ( read original story ...)
ByteDance in talks with Singapore’s Lee family on banking licence bid
ByteDance is in talks to join forces with Singapore’s influential Lee business family, as the Chinese technology group looks to expand into banking for the first time. The company has bid for a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to remove most coronavirus restrictions from Friday – govt
Singapore will allow small gatherings and the reopening of restaurants and shops from June 19, its health ministry said on Monday, in a major easing of the city-state's coronavirus restrictions. Tiny ... ( read original story ...)