Other executives who left include investment principal Zach Tan and acting finance head Shirlynn Teo ... A big part of this was partnering with Entrepreneur First (EF) to launch a Singapore program. EF is a startup accelerator originally from London ... ( read original story ...)
Burford Capital Opens Up New Asia-Pacific Office In Singapore
LONDON (Alliance News) - Law-focused finance firm Burford Capital Ltd said on Monday it has expanded its business in the Asia-Pacific region with additional investment in Singapore, and has appointed Quentin Pak as director to lead operations in the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Morning News For October 4
Speaking at the launch of the Greyform building, an integrated construction and pre-fabrication hub (ICPH) by Straits Construction Group, Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat said that productivity remains a challenge for most construction industries worldwide. ( read original story ...)
New London landmark to launch in Singapore
UK developer St Edward will be exhibiting the first phase of its Royal Warwick Square development in London at St Regis Singapore next weekend (14 to ... a school and green spaces spread across seven acres. Property consultancy JLL’s forecast up to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore must guard against divisive religious teachings: Shanmugam
SINGAPORE — As the Government looks to tighten processes to ensure foreign preachers with divisive teachings do not come here to preach, Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam showed two videos in Parliament on Tuesday (Oct 3) of such preachers. ( read original story ...)
Singapore must stand united against terror threat: MPs
Parliament yesterday roundly vowed to keep Singapore united against the threat of terrorism, at a time when attacks have sowed discord in societies around the world. During a 4 1/2-hour debate, 17 MPs from both sides of the House noted the Muslim community ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ranked as the best expat location yet again
The latest HSBC Expat Explorer survey has revealed that Singapore is the top expat destination for the third year in a row. The country was voted by expats as the best place to live and work, with 83% confident about Singapore’s political stability and ... ( read original story ...)
First Blockchain KYC Prototype Hits Singapore Banking Sphere
A joint effort by a Singapore government authority and several major banks has delivered the first local know-your-customer (KYC) Blockchain prototype. In a release today quoted by various local news outlets, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, OCBC Bank and ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC, HSBC, Mitsubishi UFJ in Singapore blockchain tie-up
SINGAPORE (Nikkei Markets) -- Three major banks are joining forces in Singapore to build a customer identification and verification system using blockchain technology, potentially lowering compliance costs as lenders step up efforts to combat money ... ( read original story ...)
One Team Singapore Fund kicks off with S$500,000 donation for elite athletes
SINGAPORE — The One Team Singapore Fund is off to a winning start, as the Government-led initiative pocketed S$500,000 from three donors - Fullerton Health, Deloitte Singapore, and Tiong Bahru Gardens Joggers – at its official launch at Swissotel the ... ( read original story ...)
PH teams up with China, Japan, and Singapore to ramp up renewable energy projects
The Philippine government is teaming up with Asia’s heavyweights China, Japan, and Singapore, to ramp up the development of renewable energy projects, as economic growth drives up demand for electricity in the country. Bilateral talks were conducted at ... ( read original story ...)
Boeing rolls out first 787-10 for Singapore Airlines
Boeing has rolled out the first 787-10 built for Singapore Airlines at its final assembly facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. The aircraft will now undergo livery painting, system checks, fueling and engine runs. Delivery is scheduled for the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore LTA forms new subsidiary for Kuala Lumpur to Singapore HSR project
THE Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) has formed a wholly-owned subsidiary – SG HSR PTE. LTD. – to implement the Kuala Lumpur – Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project. SG HSR will be Singapore’s infrastructure company for the HSR project ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore tables bill supporting HSR links with Kuala Lumpur
The report said the Cross-Border Railways Bill would provide for the licensing of operators to run train services and maintain railway assets; the appointment of independent safety auditors; and funding for the projects’ construction, among various clauses. ( read original story ...)
Do You Have S$300,000 to S$500,000 in cash? What Kind of Wealth Management Provider Should You Choose?
The Lion-Bank of Singapore Asian Income Fund was launched in February 2016 and has provided a return of 10.24% in the last year. Investors who use UOB’s wealth management services will be provided with a dedicated relationship manager. This officer from ... ( read original story ...)
InnoVen Capital names former GE Capital India CEO Ashish Sharma as new India head
along with Singapore-based bank UOB, acquired SVB India Finance, an arm of Nasdaq-listed SVB Financial Group, for about Rs 300 crore in a quasi-management buyout 2015, and rebrandedSVB India Finance in the process. ( read original story ...)