Knight Frank expects success rates to hit 5% of auction listings for the rest of 2021. Singapore’s auction market registered a success rate of 3.5% in the first quarter of 2021, which is higher ... ( read original story ...)
Central bank digital currencies could disrupt financial systems
The rise of private payment networks and cryptocurrencies is challenging central banks' control over the flow of money within the financial system, the broader economy and across borders.. Read more ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore March core inflation quickens the most in over a year
Economists are keeping an eye on inflation data for any signs that may prompt the Monetary Authority of Singapore to tighten its policy as the economy recovers, but they said Friday's data was still ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore home prices rise most since 2018; curbs may loom
Singapore’s private property prices increased 3.3% in the first three months, higher than the preliminary estimate of 2.9%, the Urban Redevelopment Authority said. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Property Market Frenzy Continues as Prices Rise
Singapore’s property frenzy continued as home prices grew more than expected in the last quarter, fueling concerns that authorities may step in to cool the market. ( read original story ...)
Why Asia’s uber-wealthy, especially the Chinese, are looking at SG’s luxury properties
Singapore—The country’s success in managing the Covid-19 pandemic has caught the eyes of Asia’s ultra-wealthy, who are buying luxury properties in the cit ... ( read original story ...)
Deutsche Bank Builds World EM FX Trading Engine in Singapore
Deutsche Bank AG is replacing its global pricing engine for emerging-market currencies in London with one in Singapore, drawn by surging trading in Asia and the increasing importance of the Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Major Asian bank says it’s not practical to cut off clients with coal exposure in the short term
Singapore’s largest bank DBS Group Holdings said it’s not practical to cut off clients with coal exposure in the short term. DBS on Friday announced that it aims to eliminate thermal coal exposure by ... ( read original story ...)
Deutsche Bank Builds Global EM FX Trading Engine in Singapore
Deutsche Bank AG is replacing its global pricing engine for emerging-market currencies in London with one in Singapore, drawn by surging trading in Asia and the increasing importance of the Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
How well do you really know your mortgage agreement?
Most of us skip reading the terms and conditions of our mortgage. However, as housing loans account for More families could face difficulty with home loan payments though overall household debt fell: ... ( read original story ...)
Ultra-rich Asians and Chinese citizens eye Singapore luxury homes amid coronavirus pandemic
The city state’s effective handling of Covid-19 has piqued the interest of those looking for investment homes. ( read original story ...)
Here’s How Property Buyers’ Needs Will Change This Year
While the Singapore property market continues to record consecutive quarters of price growth despite the recession, the buying patterns and preferences are changing, especially after COVID-19. ( read original story ...)
Singapore property making a comeback
SINGAPORE: Property investment sales in Singapore are expected to return to pre-Covid-19 levels as investor sentiments continue to improve amid economic growth and stability, said real estate ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore regulator fines Bank J Safra Sarasin S$1m
Bank failed to establish source of wealth and funds of clients and beneficial owners #fine #jsafrasarasin #mas ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Property Market Heats Up With Jump in Home Sales
Singapore home sales rebounded in March, fueling concerns that authorities may impose new measures to cool the market. ( read original story ...)
Singapore arts community mourns The Substation closure as fears rise that more independent venues will disappear
The careers of some of Singapore’s most renowned artists ... The Substation, which has been leasing the government-owned property from the NAC, was then handed an ultimatum: to either return to the ... ( read original story ...)