Finance firms eyeing bigger slice of the SME pie

Singapore's three listed finance firms are poised to reap benefits from regulatory changes that will boost their customer reach and capacity to lend. Already, Hong Leong Finance, Sing Investments & Finance and Singapura Finance have enjoyed hefty run-ups ... ( read original story ...)

Mild Support Tipped For Singapore Stock Market

(RTTNews.com) - The Singapore stock market on Friday ended the two-day winning streak in which it had advanced almost 45 points or 1.5 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,115-point plateau, although the market may find traction on ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Market May Inch Higher Again On Friday

(RTTNews.com) - The Singapore stock market has moved higher in back-to-back sessions, gathering almost 45 points or 1.5 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,135-point plateau, and the market may open slightly higher ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Bourse May Reverse Wednesday's Gains

(RTTNews.com) - The Singapore stock market on Wednesday halted the two-day losing streak in which it had given away more than a dozen points or 0.4 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,120-point plateau, although the ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore readies leveraged ETFs to keep up with rivals

Preparations are underway for the first new listing of inverse ETFs. According to Bloomberg, Singapore Exchange Ltd. last week published a new web page about the products, described as “a form of passive collective investment schemes (like ETFs ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore's Home Curbs May Stay for Some Time, Minister Says (1)

who’s also the second finance minister, said in a Bloomberg Television interview with Haslinda Amin. “If you look at the market today, demand remains very resilient.” Singapore’s government has been steadfast in its commitment to cool the housing ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Bourse May Halt Losing Streak

(RTTNews.com) - The Singapore stock market has tracked lower in back-to-back sessions, dipping more than a dozen points or 0.4 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just beneath the 3,095-point plateau, although the market may find ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Budget 2017: All you need to know in 3 minutes

SINGAPORE - Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat delivered a forward-looking comeback Budget speech on Monday (Feb 20) after suffering a stroke last year. Some of the highlights include a water price increase, help for companies and workers, as well as support ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore carbon tax would hit refiners, help renewables

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's proposed plan to tax greenhouse gas emissions would likely hit oil refiners hard, ramping up costs in an industry that has been central to the city-state's rapid development over the last half-century. Monday's ... ( read original story ...)

Hungry Singaporeans Make Eating Profitable as Restaurants Rally

(Bloomberg) -- As Singapore’s stock market continues to rally, an often overlooked sector is getting a boost. The city-state’s listed restaurants have outperformed regional and global peers as dining out drives shares higher. These companies may be ... ( read original story ...)

What Happened In The World Of Finance Over The Past Week

First, there’s the possible introduction of dual class share structures for companies listed in Singapore’s stock market. Then, we’d move on to the latest growth numbers for Singapore’s economy. A possible introduction of dual share classes in ... ( read original story ...)

Is this the worst ETF of all time?

A popular ETF-like investment is designed to protect against portfolio losses in the event of a stock market crash. But most investors have no idea that holding this Exchange Traded Note (ETN) is likely to cost them more money than any market crash ever could. ( read original story ...)

Singapore Budget 2017 – Live Updates, Thoughts & Comments

Following the Singapore Budget live can be difficult, especially for those of you who are stuck in the office rushing out some work deadlines for your uncompromising boss. At the same time, not all announcements would be relevant to you, the average ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Takes Targeted Steps in Budget to Help Spur Growth

Singapore’s Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat outlined a set of targeted measures in his budget speech to help the struggling oil industry and spur construction. The government will bring forward S$700 million ($494 million) worth of infrastructure ... ( read original story ...)