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Why start-ups like to set up in Singapore but list in Hong Kong
The firm was last month given the green light to launch a global wealth management platform by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Still, the overall Hong Kong IPO market is more robust. It has raised four times more funds than Singapore so far this year ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore: IPOS chief executive elected as chairman of WIPO SCCR
In May 2017 Daren Tang, the chief executive of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), became the first Singaporean representative to assume the chairmanship of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Standing Committee on ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-based AI company Taiger closes S$8 Mil Series A Funding
Today’s announcement a boon to Singapore’s efforts to become a leader in AI ... Taiger to support the next phase of their exciting journey.” Here at Fintech Finance, we work with renowned executives in the industry to provide key decision-makers ... ( read original story ...)
Cromwell gains eligibility for $1.49b Singapore IPO
Cromwell Property Group has received eligibility status from the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading for its proposed initial public offering of the $1.4 billion Cromwell European Real Estate Investment Trust (CEREIT). CEREIT is a Singapore real estate ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s largest commercial banks in 2017
In June, OCBC Bank was the next to land a blow that would likely leave its rivals reeling: the fifth largest bank in Singapore launched a human resources (HR) mobile application, the first in the country powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and designed ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Hosts an Elite Gathering of Fintech and Cyber Security Experts
Digitally, Singapore is one of the most connected nations in the ... having a global business vision and forging a win-win security situation. Here at Fintech Finance, we work with renowned executives in the industry to provide key decision-makers ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore heavyweights team up on blockchain
In trade finance, most big banks have been operating pilots testing the technology’s mettle in transactions. Large logistics players such as Maersk have also been trailing solutions to improve freight processing. Meanwhile, Singapore has been a hotbed ... ( read original story ...)
A quarter of vacancies at Singapore banks are now in this single job sector
These are the people that DBS, OCBC and UOB really want to recruit. http://news.efinancialcareers.com/sg-en/292862/leave-singapore-banking/ Singapore’s three local banks – DBS, OCBC and UOB – may not being adding headcount as aggressively as last ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore stocks end 5-day slump as Asian markets end broadly higher
Stocks in Singapore escaped a losing streak on Tuesday. Stock markets were broadly higher across Asia ... who will gather at the annual conference that kicks off Thursday. “The market continues to wait on policy makers for direction,” said Michala ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Bank Stocks: UOB Is Top Pick, Upgraded to Buy
Singapore's big three bank stocks have reported their first half earnings but United Overseas Bank has emerged as the pick of the bunch for Maybank Kim Eng. The brokerage upgraded UOB (U11.SG) to buy from hold on its 'selective lending' strategy and its ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ends 5-day slump, leads Asian-market gains
Singapore ... with market capitalizations of at least $5 billion there were trading within 2% of Monday’s close, underscoring directionless trading, thanks to the earlier strength in the yen. The Japanese currency rose after Monday stock trading ended ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore telcos, finance players to aid SMEs in technology adoption
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has signed seven agreements with Singapore telco players and financial institutions to provide assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises in technology adaptation. The seven memoranda of intent were ... ( read original story ...)
“How I knew I was ready to leave Singapore banking…and move to Thailand”
(I’ve been in Asian banking for many years and have held global-head roles at Deutsche Bank, HSBC, and most recently at Standard Chartered in Singapore. I left industry in 2015 to run a consultancy in Thailand). 1. You achieve your goals in banking and ... ( read original story ...)
What Investors Should Know About Price Volatility After An IPO
Initial public offerings (IPO) are usually highly anticipated events for both retail ... And better yet -- you'll also get instant access to a free Singapore investing research report. “Take Stock” covers all manner of financial topics for our 79,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Potential for more cost-effective options for challenging Singapore patents and applications
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) is proposing changes in an attempt to create a more robust patent system. At the heart of these changes is a goal to provide third parties with cost-effective options to challenge patents and ... ( read original story ...)