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Banks fall from grace as lending and non-interest income take blow
The volatile stock markets may bring about as much as 15% decline in non-interest income for DBS and OCBC.
Banks fall from grace as lending and non-interest income take blow
The volatile stock markets may bring about as much as 15% decline in non-interest income for DBS and OCBC.
Can Singapore cement its data centre dominance before Asian upstarts steal crown?
Heated demand for storage facilities is hit by the city's limited land supply.
Here's how small coworking space operators can wrestle with global giants to survive
Seven operators control 63% of the city’s flexible market, with IWG holding 23.5% market share and WeWork and JustGroup nabbing roughly 12% each.
Talent crunch hits Singapore's wealth management scene despite hefty bonuses
There is still a lot of work to do in order to run after 1,400 individuals in the Lion City with net worths above $69m.
Embattled Hyflux stays afloat with $530m investment from Indonesian consortium
It is made up of Salim Group and Medco Group.
Supermarkets face fight for survival amidst another store closure
Hypermarket Giant’s outlets in Junction 10 and Jalan Tenteram have already shut down whilst its operation in ViVoCity is set to cease by Q1 2019.
Only top 5% of Singapore earners can afford a landed property: study
Mortgage payments may cost up to $9,086 per month.
Is Singapore becoming more favorable to crypto players?
MAS said that it will help crypto firms set up local bank accounts, on top of leveraging blockchain adoption.
Retail's saving grace: Singapore malls embrace activity-based tenants
Gyms, health centers and virtual reality arcades are estimated to occupy 50% of the island's retail mix.
F&B tenants get creative with limited space amidst skyrocketing costs
Hua Bee Restaraunt in Tiong Bahru transforms into a Japanese yakitori restaurant Bincho by night.
Are buyers eyeing new homes over resale properties?
Individual resellers could be thinking twice before toning down prices due to a healthy economy and job market.
Go-Jek's Singapore debut may fall short of Grab's ‘superapp' capabilities
Lack of app interoperability could cut its impact.
MAS releases new guidelines on robo-advisory
It focuses on refinements in the licencing and business conduct requirements under the Securities and Futures Act (SFA) and Financial Advisers Act (FAA).
Will Starhub snatch back its glory days amidst transformation plan?
Following the recent round of job cuts, Starhub's share price rose to a 4-month high.
Has Singapore's insolvency bill come a little too late for Hyflux?
It gives cash-strapped companies greater opportunity to restructure.
Here's why investors ditch developer stocks for REITs
A greater number of foreign investors from Thailand have expressed interest in S-REITs.
Singapore enacts legislative framework for investment funds
The new variable capital company structure could create over 1,000 jobs for the next two years.