(RTTNews.com) - The win streak for the Singapore stock market has hit three sessions, collecting almost 65 points or 2 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,235-point plateau and it is expected to be stuck in neutral on ... ( read original story ...)
NUS MBA ranked 22nd globally for finance careers
The National University of Singapore's Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme has been ranked 22nd in the world for careers in the finance industry by the Financial Times. NUS is the only South-east Asian institution featured in the inaugural ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market May Extend Win Streak
(RTTNews.com) - The Singapore stock market has moved higher in two straight sessions, advancing almost 40 points or 1.2 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,210-point plateau and it inherits another upbeat lead for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore's DBS beats expectations in Q1 earnings as wealth management shines
Singapore's top lender, DBS Group Holdings, on Tuesday reported better than expected first quarter earnings even as banks in the city state continue grappling with a troubled oil and gas services sector. The bank said first quarter net profit rose to 1.21 ... ( read original story ...)
Swiss Finance Minister: Singapore and Switzerland Must Cooperate in FinTech
The Swiss Finance Minister recently said that as Singapore and Switzerland are not fintech competitors it is important to have a good working relationship between the two countries. Speaking to Channel NewsAsia, Swiss Finance Minister Ueli Maurer, said ... ( read original story ...)
Swiss Finance Minister: Singapore and Switzerland Must Corporate in FinTech
The Swiss Finance Minister recently said that as Singapore and Switzerland are not fintech competitors it is important to have a good working relationship between the two countries. Speaking to Channel NewsAsia, Swiss Finance Minister Ueli Maurer, said ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Stock Market May Run Out Of Steam
The Singapore stock market has finished higher in five consecutive trading days, climbing more than 45 points or 1.5 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just beneath the 3,175-point plateau although the market is ripe for profit taking ... ( read original story ...)
More Chinese firms are saying goodbye to Singapore's stock market
More Chinese companies listed in Singapore, or S-chips, are exiting the SGX. S-chips led the Singapore IPO scene about a decade ago, but their reputation was tarnished by a few accounting scandals. SGX said the departures have not affected its appeal and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore c.bank sees modest GDP growth, demand-driven price pressures subdued
* GDP seen growing 1-3 pct in 2017 vs 2 pct in 2016 * Headline inflation seen at 0.5-1.5 pct in 2017, core at 1-2 pct * Water price shock seen adding 0.1 percentage point to inflation SINGAPORE, April 27 (Reuters) - A slack labour market, falling business ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks gain on real estate, banking rally,Malaysia shares hit 2-year high
SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Singapore shares rose for the fifth day on Wednesday, helped by a rally in real estate and banking stocks. Equities in Malaysia, tracking overnight gains in Wall Street, climbed to fresh two-year highs. U.S. stocks gained for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore aims to drive innovation with $1B fund
The Makara Innovation Fund (MIF) was set up by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (Ipos) and Makara Capital, which was a fund management firm under the purview of the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The new fund would "target high-growth ... ( read original story ...)
India's Jubilant Weighs Singapore IPO of Pharma Unit
Jubilant Life Sciences Ltd., a roughly $2 billion India-based drug company, is considering a Singapore initial public offering of its pharmaceuticals subsidiary, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Singapore-based Jubilant Pharma Ltd. has ... ( read original story ...)
Win Streak May Continue For Singapore Stock Market
(RTTNews.com) - The Singapore stock market has moved higher in four straight sessions, climbing more than 35 points or 1.1 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just beneath the 3,165-point plateau and the market may extend its winning ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore sets up billion dollar fund to help firms with strong intellectual property go global
SINGAPORE - A new billion-dollar fund has been launched to help promising companies with strong intellectual property (IP) to take on global markets. The Makara Innovation Fund (MIF), a partnership between the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Six of the hottest technology jobs at banks in Singapore now
Banks in Singapore are hiring technologists. Here’s a selection of the most interesting jobs on offer. http://news.efinancialcareers.com/sg-en/279753/asia-banking-technology-jobs/ Banks may be shifting some of their technology jobs from Singapore to ... ( read original story ...)
Fashion e-commerce group iFashion to raise US$10M via IPO by end of 2017, pursuing a few more acquisitions
Acquisitions have always been a part of iFashion’s strategy as the company is heading towards IPO, and the company stated that it is pursuing a few more acquisitions before the listing. Its latest purchase was Singapore-based lifestyle marketplace ... ( read original story ...)