Financial Services
Citi, JP Morgan and StanChart losing to DBS in SME transaction banking : CIMB
CIMB claims DBS' transaction business which account for 14% of revenue is growing at the expense of rivals.
Citi, JP Morgan and StanChart losing to DBS in SME transaction banking : CIMB
CIMB claims DBS' transaction business which account for 14% of revenue is growing at the expense of rivals.
Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Tues March 20, 2012
The local currency has gained a little on the US dollar, thanks to better-than-expected export numbers.
Meet Manulife's newest senior appointments
Leo Ng, Carolyn Pritchard, and Nicola Vincent will now be holding new positions.
Singapore covered bonds plan positive, supply may be low
The Monetary Authority of Singapore's proposal to introduce rules for covered bond issuance would be positive for Singaporean banks if enacted, as...
Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Mon March 19, 2012
Last week the Singapore dollar traded as high as $1.27, and the US dollar has slipped against the local currency.
MAS inks supervisory deal with Euro market regulators
Singapore’s regulatory framework for credit rating agencies are also to be in line with EU’s rules.
Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Fri March 16, 2012
The US dollar came off its recent high against the Singapore dollar.
Chart of the Day: US 5-year swap rate tests but fails to close above 200-day MA
On 15 March 2012 the growth oriented currencies rallied against the US dollar.
Singaporeans dissatisfied with insurance transparency
And 18% of survey respondents are not even sure if the life insurance they have is right for their needs.
Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Thurs March 15, 2012
There was a shift in sentiment away from Asian currencies while the US dollar strengthened against the G10.
UOB’s net profit could have been S$70m higher in 4Q11
That is if we back out the EU debt related losses.
MAS urges Islamic banks to embark on trade finance
It’s a model that fits well with Shariah principle, says MAS exec director Tai Boon Leong.
Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Wed March 14, 2012
Recovery signs in American economy helped the US dollar strengthen against the Singapore dollar.
AsiaPac banks to face higher credit costs in 2012
High loan growth and moderate credit costs is now a thing of the past.
Currency Briefing Update - here’s what happened on March 13 morning
The US dollar retreated against Asian currencies but gains were capped.
Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Tues March 13, 2012
A MAS tweak in the exchange rate system to slow the local currency’s appreciation is said to be possible.
Ausgroup Ltd appoints Laurie McGregor Barlow as CEO
He will be assigned to develop and grow the business.