Financial Services

LIA Singapore re-elects president, deputy presidents

Members of Life Insurance Association, Singapore (LIA Singapore) have re-elected Khor Hock Seng as president for a second consecutive term in office...

LIA Singapore re-elects president, deputy presidents

Members of Life Insurance Association, Singapore (LIA Singapore) have re-elected Khor Hock Seng as president for a second consecutive term in office...

Deutsche Bank Wealth Management names two additions to APAC lending team

The appointees are based in Hong Kong and Singapore, respectively.

CPFIS funds record 4.44% average returns in Q4 2019

Equity funds saw the biggest increase in returns at 5.99%. The overall Q4 2019 performance of funds under the Central Provident Fund Investment...

AXA Singapore names new Managing Director for Retail and Health

Julien Callard has undertaken various roles in AXA Group since 2000.

Tokio Marine, Horangi partner for cybersecurity services

A cybersecurity insurance policy will be granted, with possible rebates.

Big three banks' wealth income expanded 18% in FY2019

Wealth made up 31% of OCBC and UOB’s total income.

Government eyes nationwide launch for price comparison app

Price Kaki uses crowdsourced data to compare in-store retail prices and promotions.

OCBC enables instant car loan approvals

It only takes 60 seconds to approve a loan.

Maybank, ING top creditors of embattled trader Agritrade

The Singapore-based commodity trader owes $303.11m (US$218m) to the two banks.

BEYOND partners with OneConnect to create digital banking services

OneConnect is an associate of Ping An Insurance, which has a virtual bank license in Hong Kong.

Investors steer clear of weak corporate bonds as default risks rise

Companies in struggling sectors will likely face refinancing risks in 2020 as investors go for higher-grade corporate bonds.

DBS closes first trade finance deal on TFP worth $4.8m

SMEs can access trade finance solutions from different banks in a single platform.

Singapore banks' face slower loan growth in H1 2020

The big three banks’ are expecting lower loan growth for FY20F on the back of the outbreak.