Singapore
This startup wants to become the ‘Spotify’ for investment research
It just raised over US$4.7million.
This startup wants to become the ‘Spotify’ for investment research
It just raised over US$4.7million.
Striking the right balance between regulation and space for fintech innovation in Singapore
Singapore is an established financial hub and it represents a significant 25% to 30% of our GDP in the past four years. The financial industry is changing rapidly along with the disruption of technology. The traditional roles of banks are being challenged by financial technology (fintech) firms.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.59%
Expect some profit-taking today.
Daily Briefing: SGD skyrockets to record high; Singapore second in the world in green buildings
And are you really making money in property investing?
OCBC’s NPL to crumble further in H2 on back of O&G exposure
Its Q2 spike will be short-lived.
SPH REIT’s net income inches up by 1.8% to $40m
On back of its malls’ booming occupancy.
Why Brexit is negative for Singapore banks
Analysts cut loan growth forecasts for major banks.
Keppel inks joint venture with Shell to establish LNG bunkering business
Each party has a 50% stake.
Triyards’ net profit drops by 2% to US$13.9m
On back of the tough operating environment.
Keppel offshore and marine arm secures $120m worth of new contracts
The four contracts were all from repeat customers.
Cybersecurity experts enjoy 15% salary bump as demand soars
Some professionals can earn up to $200,000 per month.
Chart of the Day: More job cuts on the cards as manufacturing demand vanishes
Employment weakness will pose downside risks to inflation.
Venture Corp among the unlikely winners of Brexit: analysts
The stronger USD boosted their revenue growth.
Brexit might spur private home buying in Singapore, says report
But commercial properties are on the losing end.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.09%
Expect muted gains today.
Daily Briefing: Singapore REITs shine amid Brexit; Temasek hit by first loss in 7 years
And Singapore prime rentals down 3.6%.
Data centres – a bright spot in the property market
The data centre market is growing at a CAGR of 20%, and Singapore is uniquely positioned to be a major beneficiary. Financial behemoths like Citigroup and OCBC maintain their own facilities while others use colocation centres that are available from providers like Singtel.