The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said it would remain vigilant to rising home prices even though the property market was not "overheated". ( read original story ...)
Rising property prices a key driver in wealth inequality, ills of ‘hereditary meritocracy’ exist, says head of Singapore central bank
A key driver in worsening wealth inequality in many parts of the world is the rising price of property and it is a worrying trend, the head of Singapore’s central bank said. Ravi Menon, managing ... ( read original story ...)
Canadian Bank Robber Jailed by Singapore for 5 Years Avoids Caning
A court in Singapore on Wednesday sentenced a Canadian man to five years in jail for robbing a bank in 2016, but he will not receive an additional sentence of six strokes of a cane due to the terms of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Billionaire Kwek Family Property Dynasty Is Challenged in China
Chongqing Sincere Yuanchuang Industrial Co., a cash-strapped Chinese developer owned by Singapore’s richest property family, may undergo a court-led restructuring after a bankruptcy application was ... ( read original story ...)
To Rent A Room or Studio Apartment in Singapore: 5 Factors to Help You Decide
To rent a room or studio apartment? That is the question. Renting in Singapore is gaining popularity among locals. Here are 5 factors to consider when deciding to rent a shoebox apartment or room in a ... ( read original story ...)
MOVES-Barclays nabs UBS banker Tan to lead Singapore private bank
ZURICH, July 6 (Reuters) - Barclays has appointed Evonne Tan, the head of private banking for UBS in Singapore, the British bank said on Tuesday, as it seeks to build upon its corporate and investment ... ( read original story ...)
Circuit Breaker 2020 vs Phase 2 Heightened Alert 2021: How Did the Singapore Property Market React?
The Government implemented Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) from 16 May to 13 June 2021. Although it did not completely halt property transactions (like the Circuit Breaker in 2020), it did somewhat dampen ... ( read original story ...)
New Condo Launch 2021 in Singapore: 5 Condo and EC Projects We’d Love to Live in
From this new condo launch in 2021 list, we asked our colleagues on the PropertyGuru team which condo and Executive Condominium (EC) projects they'd love to live in if money was no object. ( read original story ...)
10 Types Of Property Cooling Measures That Singapore Government May Introduce (Based On Past Track Record)
Property prices have continued their rise even through the recent heightened alert measures. Resale HDB prices in the first quarter of 2021 increased 4.1% from the previous quarter and have risen 10.7 ... ( read original story ...)
‘Fair wear and tear’ disputes over rental property: What can tenants and landlords do?
SINGAPORE: After seven years in Singapore, Ms Ngo was excited to take on new opportunities in Canada, along with her husband and baby. But ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Retail Banking Market Report- Growth Opportunities,Top Companies, Regional Forecast
Singapore Retail Banking Market report identifies macroeconomic and competitive dynamics that impact upon Singapore Retail Banking Market. The retail deposits market in Singapore reported robust ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: How to keep the peace at home with young and old during the Covid-19 pandemic
Property agent Celine Ng, 40, lives in an executive government-built flat with her husband, four children aged two to 15, her parents and a domestic worker. With nine people – and a pet cat – riding ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to Conduct Bank Stress Tests to Assess Dividend Curbs
Singapore’s financial regulator is carrying out additional stress tests on banks to assess whether the current restrictions on dividends need to be extended. ( read original story ...)
Ex-property agent caught on video allegedly making racist remarks on MRT train offered $5k bail
Tan Beow Hiong, 57, was remanded at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) for psychiatric observation.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore CEO, 28, Spends $38 Million In A Week On 2 Luxury Homes
The 28-year-old co-founder of Secretlab, a Singapore-based maker of ergonomic chairs for gamers, shelled out S$51 million ($38 million) in just a week on two luxury properties in the city-state. ( read original story ...)
BlackRock, four Europe firms bag Singapore’s US$1.8 billion green mandate, sources say
Singapore’s central bank’s recent US$1.8 billion sustainable investment mandate was awarded to US asset management giant BlackRock Inc and Europe’s BNP Paribas Asset Management, NN Investment Partners ... ( read original story ...)