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Surprise credit crunch knocks business confidence in the Asia Pacific
Almost half of respondents reported confidence losses.
Surprise credit crunch knocks business confidence in the Asia Pacific
Almost half of respondents reported confidence losses.
What you need to know about the Singapore-US FATCA agreement
Singapore's MOF held a public consultation on FATCA which ended in October 2014. On December 9th, Singapore and the US signed a FATCA Model 1 IGA.
Asia-Pacific leads global IPO volume with 546 deals in 2014
They raised a total of $106.8b.
Singapore banks brace for liquidity woes as interest rates rise
Deposit outflows will continue next year.
Currency policy in the spotlight as Singapore dollar bows lower to the USD
The weakness will continue in 2015.
Not up to scratch: Over 1 in 3 chief executives are unimpressed with their CFOs
Find out why the bosses are not pleased.
HDB flat owners to get tax cuts in 2015
To reflect the dip in market rentals.
Singapore banks at risk as ringgit plunges to record low
OCBC is the most exposed.
High and dry: Delinquent high-end property debtors leave banks struggling
Jumbo mortgages are to blame.
Jittery Singaporean investors evade Chinese equities
Lack of corporate transparency is a big concern.
MAS clamps down on delinquent credit card borrowers
Some holders have debts that exceed their annual income.
How much do Singaporeans really need for retirement?
Half a million dollars might not be enough.
Daily Briefing: Singapore central bank rebukes exchange for trading glitches; COE premiums end mostly higher
And SGAG launches new website to Singaporeans' delight.
OW Bunker creditors don’t have secured rights to Singapore receivables: KPMG
There has been confusion in the credit collection process.
Double whammy: Consecutive SGX tech glitches “unacceptable”, says MAS
Supervisory actions will be taken if necessary.
1 in 2 Singaporeans lack a financial plan for their retirement
Some believe they still have to work beyond retirement to earn.
Banks brace for slew of severe cyber attacks in 2015
How can banks survive?