Financial Services

After Switzerland, is Singapore next?

Anyone with even a cursory interest in the world of banking has noticed what has been happening in Switzerland for the better part of the last decade...

6 top reasons why there are so many expats in Singapore

Over 4 in 5 believe education here is costly, but still a smart choice.

MAS rolls out tougher safeguards for retail investors

Non-conventional investment schemes will also be regulated.

Resilient bank stocks fraught with hidden risks, analysts warn

Bad loans and shrinking balance sheets aren't the only red flags.

DBS' big boss is losing sleep over this underrated banking threat

The industry could become obsolete, CEO Gupta warns.

When will Singaporean banks help entrepreneurs?

Six years as a businessman in Singapore and I'm loving it. But if there is one thing I can change, this is it: Corporate Banking.

OCBC's growing appetite for risky investments alarms analysts

It's hoarding more unrated and non-investment grade securities.

Silverlake Axis purchases SunGard Ambit for US$12m

It's looking to expand its software and services.

Cautious Singapore firms singled out for waning M&A appetite

Local companies are bucking the buoyant ASEAN trend.

8 shocking revelations about retirement planning of Singaporean mums

Two in five expect their children to care for them when they retire.

Why it's crucial to survive the loss of key people in SMEs

As the number of start-ups rises in Singapore, getting an insurance plan to protect against the loss of a key person -- the owner, main revenue...