Family Feud in Finance Paradise

This seemed to be the case before the death of Lee Kuan Yew in 2015, and served as the basis for Singapore's unique story as one of the most prosperous countries in the world after cutting ties to Malaysia. Finance is a huge part of Singapore's success ... ( read original story ...)

Lower Open Called For Singapore Shares

(RTTNews.com) - The Singapore stock market on Monday ended the two-day winning streak in which it had collected almost 25 points or 0.7 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just beneath the 3,250-point and the market is in line for further damage on ... ( read original story ...)

Sustainable finance: Making good business out of doing good

But bleeding hearts have no place in the world of sustainable finance, according to Vineet Rai ... an annual sustainability conference held by Singapore investment firm Temasek on 5 June. “It doesn’t mean good people are bad, it’s just that business ... ( read original story ...)

What are the top ranking local brands in Singapore?

Local banks DBS, OCBC and UOB have taken the top three spots in the 2017 top 100 Singapore brands ranking released by brand valuation and strategy consultancy, Brand Finance Asia Pacific. DBS remains the most valuable Singapore brand for 2017, growing its ... ( read original story ...)

Bringing New Life to Singapore’s Life Insurance Industry

Singapore Life Pte. Ltd. (Singapore Life), announced today ... world’s leading reinsurers – Munich Re Group and Pacific Life Re Limited. Here at Fintech Finance, we work with renowned executives in the industry to provide key decision-makers globally ... ( read original story ...)

Why would a Singapore e-commerce company do its IPO in New York?

Sea Ltd, Southeast Asia’s most valuable start-up, is prepping for a US$1 billion initial public offering in the United States, a move that would be a major pivot for Southeast Asia’s rapidly expanding tech industry. The online gaming and e-commerce ... ( read original story ...)

Banking with your personal assistant could be here soon

"It is in the bank's interests to push the service as it helps cut back on manpower and costs," Chia Tek Yew, head of Financial Services Advisory at KPMG Singapore, told Mashable. "And at home, it will be a convenient channel of choice given the ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore investor buys Latitude 45, WaHu apartments

Enter your user name and password in the fields above to gain access to the subscriber content on this site. Your subscription includes one set of login credentials for your exclusive use. Security features have been integrated on this site: If someone ... ( read original story ...)

HRnetGroup prices IPO at 90 cents a share

Singapore's largest recruitment agency has priced its initial public offering (IPO) at 90 cents a share, at the top end of its indicated price range. HRnetGroup, the first recruitment agency to seek a listing on the Singapore Exchange, expects to raise net ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Market May Halt Losing Streak

(RTTNews.com) - The Singapore stock market has finished lower in three straight sessions, falling more than 10 points or 0.3 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,230-point and it's looking at a steady start on Thursday. ( read original story ...)

Singapore Shares Likely To Remain Rangebound

The Singapore stock market has moved lower in back-to-back sessions, easing almost 5 points or 0.2 percent in that span. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,235-point and it may extend its losses on Wednesday. The global forecast for the ... ( read original story ...)

Wanted Singapore bank robber gets jail in Bangkok

The Criminal Court has sentenced a Canadian wanted in Singapore for robbing a bank to 14 months imprisonment on currency and money laundering charges. David James Roach, 28, fled to Thailand after allegedly robbering a bank in Singapore last year. ( read original story ...)

Thais jail Singapore bank ‘note’ robber for 14 months

A Thai court on Tuesday sentenced a Canadian man to 14 months in jail for crimes linked to a rare bank robbery in Singapore where he allegedly used nothing more than a threatening note to steal $22,000. According to authorities in Singapore, a city-state ... ( read original story ...)

Losses May Accelerate For Singapore Bourse

The Singapore stock market on Monday snapped the three-day winning streak in which it had advanced more than 35 points or 1.1 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just beneath the 3,240-point and it may take further damage on Tuesday. The global ... ( read original story ...)