Financial Services
Chart of the Day: No help in sight for Singapore’s plummeting bank loans
It’s the longest yoy decline since 2002.
Chart of the Day: No help in sight for Singapore’s plummeting bank loans
It’s the longest yoy decline since 2002.
OCBC launches new fintech startup accelerator programme
It kicks off in April 2016.
Here's why DBS is not stressing over its steadily shrinking trade book
Trade finance is still a key growth pillar.
Shaky stock market pushes Singapore institutional investors to private equity
Over 7 in 10 say they will boost funds in this area.
Finance hiring takes a hit as banks grapple with shrinking margins
Jobs growth was negative in Q4.
Industry regulator bars moneylenders from split loans, short-term loans
It’s to prevent snowballing of debts.
This P2P lending platform was conceived in Boston but born in Singapore
It has crowdfunded 37 SMEs in just six months since launched.
Singaporeans set to spend $2,805 on the average this Lunar New Year
Guess who can look forward to fuller red packets.
Local bank hiring stumbles as global jitters bite
But contractual hiring is on the rise.
ISR Capital clinches $259,7888 settlement deal with MMP Resources
It will serve as payment for outstanding rent.
Singapore’s dominance under threat as neighbours roll out enticing tax incentives
Tax policies need to be updated in Budget 2016.
Compliance awakens
Last November I wrote that Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) was just the beginning. For those who are unfamiliar, FATCA was enacted by the...
Chart of the day: Banks are bearish on business prospects in Singapore
Hiring intentions have deteriorated.
Duty Free International’s net profit surges 64.7% to RM16.8m in Q3
Thanks to new outlets in KLIA 2.
Stock market rout dampens financial sector hiring in Singapore
Employers are scared of a long slowdown.
DBS Group launches first Basel III-compliant bond issue
The $250m notes will have a coupon of 3.8%.
Pavillon inks JV deal with China financial leasing firm
They’re bidding to develop their businesses in China.