Financial Services

DBS' Singapore-dollar perpetual notes booked over $3b

It priced the perpetual securities at 3.98% following hot demand.

DBS' Singapore-dollar perpetual notes booked over $3b

It priced the perpetual securities at 3.98% following hot demand.

Here's how the potential US$200b trade war tariffs put heat on Singapore's banks

Bank stocks could weigh the STI down and rein in business loans.

Daily Briefing: DBS opens 70 big data jobs; Here's how Sheng Siong has grown 25% YTD

And 2 adjoining conservation shophouses in Amoy Street are being offered for $50m.

OCBC blames software failure for 3-hour service outage

ATMs and banking channels were down during the outage on 1 September.

UBS to launch eFX engine in Q2 2019

It is expected to improve the FX market’s transparency and efficiency.

UOB prices $796.76m bonds at 0.25%

They are expected to be issued by 11 September.

Singapore and Hong Kong private banks wage war for wealth managers to lure Asia's crazy rich

Banks are willing to offer pay hikes between 30-45% to secure the best talent.

Bank lending growth jumped 10% in July

It was backed by stronger loan growth in manufacturing, transport, and business services.

Singapore police warns about bank scams from phishing websites

They reportedly offered new investment schemes and software to bank holders.

Chart of the Day: US dollar issuances lead Singapore's debt market

The local currency lags behind it with a share of 10.6%.

MAS inks deal with Dubai agency to bolster fintech ties

They will implement joint projects involving digital and mobile payments and blockchain, amongst others.

UOB tapped e-commerce firm Synagie to boost SMEs' online sales management

They will enable SMEs clients to manage e-commerce processes like inventory storage and management.

Banking and finance led online hiring growth in June

The IT and advertising & media sectors also saw 6% and 2% rise in online hiring, respectively.

Total debt issued in Singapore soared 39% to $259b in 2017

SGD debt hit a 5-year high at $27b due to strong sentiment.

Top activist fund eyes one of Singapore's banks

The US$44m fund aims to improve operational efficiency to boost the bank’s value.