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RBC Wealth Management hires director for Singapore office, Banking & Finance

RBC Wealth Management hires director for Singapore office, Banking & Finance

  Thu, Aug 29, 2019 – 1:03 PM RBC Wealth Management has appointed Andrew White as director, private banking, for its Singapore office. Mr White’s remit will primarily focus on the business’ Asia’s Global Families…

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Singapore’s new digital banks must show ‘path towards profitability’: MAS, Banking & Finance

Singapore’s new digital banks must show ‘path towards profitability’: MAS, Banking & Finance

Thu, Aug 29, 2019 – 4:00 PM SINGAPORE’S new digital banks must show a “path towards profitability” based on a five-year financial projection, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said on Thursday, as the regulator…

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StanChart names Dwaipayan Sadhu new Singapore head of retail banking , Banking & Finance

StanChart names Dwaipayan Sadhu new Singapore head of retail banking , Banking & Finance

Thu, Aug 29, 2019 – 1:16 PM STANDARD Chartered Bank has appointed Dwaipayan Sadhu as its head of retail banking in Singapore, effective Sept 1, 2019.  Based in Singapore, he will report to Patrick Lee, chief…

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Haidilao founder ousts Far East siblings to debut at top of Forbes Singapore Rich List, Banking & Finance

Haidilao founder ousts Far East siblings to debut at top of Forbes Singapore Rich List, Banking & Finance

Thu, Aug 29, 2019 – 10:31 AM CONSUMERS’ love for hot pot has propelled Haidilao founder Zhang Yong to the top of the 2019 Forbes Singapore Rich List, with a net worth of US$13.8 billion.…

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Dowry’s S$1.5b – but suitors are queueing at virtual bank altar, Banking & Finance

Dowry’s S$1.5b – but suitors are queueing at virtual bank altar, Banking & Finance

Singapore THIS may be Singapore’s greatest speed-dating exercise. Roughly a dozen new players are flirting with the banking industry, a heavily regulated sector that’s well aware the biggest liberalisation of the Singapore financial sector since…

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CPFIS funds deliver 1.9% returns for Q2, Banking & Finance

CPFIS funds deliver 1.9% returns for Q2, Banking & Finance

Wed, Aug 28, 2019 – 5:39 PM FUNDS under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme (CPFIS) delivered 1.9 per cent on average in the second quarter of 2019 ended June 30. Average returns from unit…

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Strong demand for PSA and UBS issues

Strong demand for PSA and UBS issues

THE Singapore bond market is heating up again, with two deals launched on Wednesday that have been strongly received. by : Siow Li Sen Source link

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For Singapore firms, home is the right place to list, Companies & Markets

For Singapore firms, home is the right place to list, Companies & Markets

THE Singapore Exchange (SGX) remains a compelling listing destination for companies with Asean business operations, as well as for setting up of real estate investment trusts (Reits) and business trusts. So far this year, we…

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Singapore mortgages may resist global rates downtrend – for now, Banking & Finance

Singapore mortgages may resist global rates downtrend – for now, Banking & Finance

Singapore INTEREST rates are falling across the world – with some markets already mired in negative rates – but the flow through to Singapore mortgage rates may be mitigated by local factors. “Most mortgage rates…

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Singapore healthtech startups attract US$105m in 2018, Garage

Singapore healthtech startups attract US$105m in 2018, Garage

Singapore HEALTHTECH startups in Singapore attracted US$105 million across 21 deals in 2018, according to a report published by healthtech researcher Galen Growth Asia in collaboration with Singapore’s Economic Development Board. Singapore’s deal value made…

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