Singapore will maintain an open economy and foster the growth of international trade while doubling down on its maritime sector to be more efficient, competitive and trusted. Senior Minister Lee Hsien ...
Singapore’s Temasek seeks CCI nod to acquire 10 pc stake in Haldiram
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund Temasek Holdings has sought approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to acquire about 10 per cent stake in Haldiram Snacks Food ...
Chocolate Finance Says All Withdrawals From 10–18 March Have Been Paid Out
Singapore-based Chocolate Finance said it has completed processing all withdrawal requests submitted between 10 and 18 March.
Banking Circle’s BC Payments Gets In-Principle Nod for Payment License
BC Payments has received in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license.
SGX delistings: The inevitable shift in an evolving market
Over in the United Kingdom, the London Stock Exchange saw 88 delistings in 2024 versus only 18 new entrants, the most significant net outflow of firms since the US sub-prime crisis of 2008. According ...
Temasek-backed 65 Equity Partners sees global firms as possible source for IPO pipeline
SINGAPORE] Compared with stock exchange peers in South-east Asia, Singapore is an attractive listing destination for global firms, and does not solely depend on domestic companies for initial public ...
How financial literacy and trust can guide investment decisions towards better financial health
Fresh research shows that financial knowledge drives desirable and positive financial behaviours. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Microsoft to launch 3 new data centres in Malaysia by mid-year as part of US$2.2B investment
Almost a year after announcing a US$2.2 billion (S$2.9 billion) investment over the next four years in May 2024 to expand cloud and artificial int ...
Chocolate Finance withdrawal updates: All requests between March 10 and 18 successfully processed and paid out
SINGAPORE: All withdrawal requests made by Chocolate Finance cardholders between March 10 and March 18 have been successfully processed and paid out by the end ...
Alarm bells for 2025: 75% senior executives in Singapore fear rising financial crime risks
A new global report reveals that business executives in Singapore are increasingly concerned about financial crimes targeting their organizations ...
5 Singapore Companies Boasting Dividend Yields of 4.8% or Higher
Here are five stocks with attractive dividend yields that income investors will relish. The post 5 Singapore Companies Boasting Dividend Yields of 4.8% or Higher appeared first on The Smart Investor.
Singapore shares end Friday in the red as trade war fears escalate; STI down 0.1%
Investors opted for a defensive stance and nudged the Straits Times Index (STI) down 0.1 per cent or 4.04 points to 3,926.45 while losers outpaced gainers 284 to 234 on trade of 1.3 billion securities ...
Majority of Chocolate Finance withdrawal requests have been fulfilled, says fund manager
SINGAPORE] As at Friday (Mar 21), all redemption requests that Chocolate Finance received between Mar 10 and the 1 pm cut-off on Mar 18 have been successfully paid out, said the wealth investment firm ...
Man admits to roping in others to open bank accounts that received over $1.3m in scam proceeds
Three of the four men have pleaded guilty and they will be sentenced on March 26. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Chocolate Finance says all withdrawals paid out; future requests to take three to six business days
The firm said that it is unable to commit to a timeline for the resumption of instant withdrawals. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore retains 4th place in global financial centres Index
Singapore has once again secured its position as the world’s fourth most competitive financial centre, according to the latest Global Financial Centres Index.