Financial Services

6 of 10 businesses think corporate integrity standards have stagnated

96% of respondents also believe that this is essential to their organisation. 

6 of 10 businesses think corporate integrity standards have stagnated

96% of respondents also believe that this is essential to their organisation. 

The lure of Singapore – An attractive destination for single family offices

The majority of SFO growth has taken place in Asia, with locations such as Singapore and Hong Kong gaining international popularity.

Moderate earnings expected for SGX: RHB

RHB points to a two-month-long dip in total securities market turnover and an incoming economic reopening.

UOB to lift income from ASEAN-4 markets by 40% with Citi consumer biz acquisition

Completion of the acquisitions is expected to take place from H2 2022 to Q1 2024.

SG extends insurance coverage for COVID-19 vaccine complications

This is part of its continued support for the vaccination and booster drive.

Singapore e-commerce market to reach $10.7b by 2025

The growth of e-commerce will also give the e-payments market a boost.

3 areas in financial statements Singapore companies must improve on

This was according to a study conducted by professors from NTU and SMU. 

Singapore Airlines prices $807.74m notes due 2029 at 3.375%

These will be issued at 99.27% of their principal amount. 

iFAST raises $105m from latest share placement

The share placement was oversubscribed, double the base deal size of $75m.

57% of Singapore's SMBs rely more on digital payments: PayPal

The digital payment platform surveyed 210 businesses.

NTUC Income to enter into corporatisation exercise

The move will establish its legal form to a company governed by the Companies Act.

SGX-listed ETF AUM almost doubles to $12.55b in 2021

This follows the additional 5 ETFs for 2021. 

SPF and MAS launch investigation into Samtrade FX

The entity has been on MAS’ Investor Alert List since July 2021.

Singapore, HongKong establish joint operation versus cross-border pump-and-dump syndicate

The syndicate is in contravention of the Securities and Futures Act.