The case is shining a light on fund flows from abroad and whether the city-state's $2 trillion financial sector has done enough to block dubious transactions.
Ministerial statement: Josephine Teo on Singapore’s anti-money laundering regime
Singapore has in place a robust anti-money laundering regime and is held in high regard internationally for its strong, principled and no-nonsense approach to taking down individuals who break the ...
Billion-dollar money laundering case: Singapore police began ‘comprehensive intelligence probe’ in early 2022
“Singapore is an attractive place for investments and businesses. There is political and economic stability, strong rule of law, and transparency. People are assured that their money is safe here,” ...
IPO screener: JSW Infrastructure shares to make debut today
The company came out with Rs 2800 crore IPO. This would be firs listing in 13 years from Jindal group after JSW Energy. The IPO was subscribed 37.37 times. Qualified institutional buyer’s portion was ...
Central bank announces new savings bond with average yield of 3.32%
Singapore’s central bank said investment amounts have a minimum of $500 and in multiples of $500. The total amount of Savings Bonds you can hold at any one time cannot exceed $200,000. The upcoming ...
Concerned about an economic downturn? Here’s how you can invest amid uncertainty
Mr Tan, who is in his 40s, was previously an economist with UOB. He has also held economic and investment research roles with the Singapore Government and other global banks. Q: How should I start ...
IPO Roundup: Abivax, Lexeo Therapeutics and more
Despite the initial sluggishness, the IPO market has shown robust performance so far in 2023. The Renaissance IPO Index has risen by 31% year-to-date, outpacing the 12% increase in the S&P 500. This ...
Crypto exchange Coinbase wins key Singapore license
The license, issued by Singapore’s central bank, will allow Coinbase to offer digital payment token services to individuals and institutions in the city-state. Coinbase called Singapore a "vital ...
Coinbase (COIN) Stock Pops 5% on Singapore License News
Coinbase has announced a new license from Singapore's Monetary Authority and that news has shares of COIN stock on the rise Monday!More From InvestorPlace Musk’s “Project Omega” May Be Set to Mint New ...
Singapore Savings Bond 10-year average yield hits year-to-date high of 3.32%
THE average return per year for the latest tranche of the Singapore Savings Bond (SSBs) has reached a new year-to-date high of 3.32 per cent. Read more at The Business Times.
Parliament to hear three ministerial statements on Singapore’s anti-money laundering efforts
SINGAPORE: The recent billion-dollar money laundering case will be addressed in three ministerial statements at the next Parliament sitting on Tuesday (Oct 3).
Singapore SPAC Vertex Makes S$925 Million Play for Livestreaming Company
A blank-check company from Singapore plans to acquire a Taiwan-based social-entertainment platform in what would be the first such acquisition in the city-state.
Unemployment support in Singapore likely to come with conditions such as skills upgrading: Economists
To prevent abuse of the system, unemployment benefits could be restricted to those who lost their jobs under involuntary circumstances and not due to poor work performance, economists say.
Singapore picks up speed in digital asset, blockchain race as firms look to expand
In just the last two weeks, a number of tie-ups between Web3 and non-Web3 firms were announced. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Battambang courts agro investment from Singapore
Battambang provincial governor Sok Lou highlighted the region’s agricultural potential, especially its quality rice, in his recent meeting with Singaporean ambassador Teo Lay Cheng. Lou encouraged ...
Versatile, ‘safe haven’ asset: What you should know before investing in gold
The precious metal, which can be held via the UOB Gold Savings Account, is more than just a reliable store of value. Read more at straitstimes.com.