LESS than two years out of college, Wang Qiming was making waves within Citibank Singapore by bringing in millions in deposits from his rich clients. Read more at The Business Times.
Who should pay for the new climate finance goal? The world’s super-rich, says a new study
Ahead of COP29 talks, an advocacy group finds that a 1.7 to 3.5 per cent tax on the world's richest 0.5 per cent could raise US$2.1 trillion of climate funds a year – with US$40 billion from Southeast ...
1 in 4 Gen Zs in Singapore do not save, invest or insure enough, says bank poll
The study said Gen Zs, or those aged 18 to 25, are the most unprepared out of all the age groups surveyed. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Two-thirds of Singapore consumers optimistic about local economy, but over half lack financial preparedness: survey
SINGAPORE consumers are more optimistic about the local economy, with more than two-thirds of respondents (68 per cent) expressing confidence in the current economic environment. Read more at The ...
NDR 2024: Up to US$4,574 in financial support over maximum of six months for those who lose jobs in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Workers who lose their jobs will get up to S$6,000 (US$4,574) in temporary financial support to tide them over through an upcoming scheme.
Singapore Exchange (SGX:S68) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of SGD0.09
Singapore Exchange Limited ( SGX:S68 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of SGD0.09 per share on the 25th ...
4 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks Offering an Attractive Mix of Growth and Dividends
These four blue-chip stocks offer the best of both worlds in terms of capital gains and dividends. The post 4 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks Offering an Attractive Mix of Growth and Dividends appeared ...
Asia markets set for a breather after last week’s rally; inflation data and central bank decisions on deck
Traders will watch out for central bank releases, including the Bank of Korea's rate decision and minutes of the Reserve Bank of Australia's August meeting.
Overseas stints, room to progress help some young accountants in Singapore stay the course
The pace can be tough but work-life balance is achievable with time management skills, they say. Read more at straitstimes.com.
National Day Rally: ‘Major reset’ of policies, mindsets needed to realise Singapore’s new ambitions
PARENTS will get 10 extra weeks of mandatory shared parental leave, paid for by the government, as part of a “major reset” of policies and mindsets laid out by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in his ...
Best bank offers in Singapore (Aug 2024): American Express 30m miles giveaway, win a Mercedes-Benz EQB with HSBC, and more
Everybody loves credit card sign-up promotions, but not many of us realise the promotions don't end with a welcome gift. Banks actually shower us with tons of lifestyle deals and perks just for owning ...
Singapore’s Wong Dishes Fresh Handouts in First Major Speech
Lawrence Wong used his first major policy speech since becoming Singapore’s prime minister to dish out new social benefits for citizens, while pledging to simplify compliance and regulatory processes ...
Singapore releases new salary benchmarking for foreign workers
The benchmarks are derived from Manpower Research and Statistics Department’s annual Comprehensive Labour Force Survey.
Genting Singapore First Half 2024 Earnings: EPS: S$0.03 (vs S$0.023 in 1H 2023)
EPS: S$0.03 (up from S$0.023 in 1H 2023). Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 5.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 12% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in ...
Singapore strengthens security in finance sector
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has cooperated with banks to seek solutions on quantum security in finance sector.
Singapore: DBS Bank Unveils First Multi-Currency Commercial Debit Card
Singapore’s DBS Bank, in partnership with Visa, unveiled its first multi-currency commercial debit card, the DBS Business Advance+ Card (BAC+), designed to bolster the financial operations of ...