Financial Services

China's big four up lending pace

This after central government gave the green light for certain investment projects, says OCBC Investment Research.

China's big four up lending pace

This after central government gave the green light for certain investment projects, says OCBC Investment Research.

DBS' bid for Danamon won't be jeopardised by new ownership cap: CIMB

Indonesia's exemption guidelines spell a higher chance of a DBS-Danamon M&A.

More than 20,000 stores and taxis to adopt mobile payments

Singapore still lags behind Philippines and Thailand in m-payments.

Singapore dollar continues ascent against the greenback

The US dollar weakens against risk currencies as traders are prepared to take on more risks, says IG Markets Singapore.

DBS changes registered address

Effectively 19 July 2012 DBS’ registered address is at 12 Marina Boulevard.

Authorities say Indonesia's new bank ownership rules are not protectionist measures

The new ownership rules, which aim to strengthen corporate governance within the entire banking industry, will be subjected to both local and foreign...

US believes Chinese Yuan remains undervalued

China’s efforts to address the problem, however, were recognized by US Treasury undersecretary Lael Brainard.

Rate cut risks up in the Philippines

There are increased risks of a rate cut to reduce the attractiveness of local assets and temper peso strength, says DBS.

Singapore dollar holds onto gains

Against the Singapore dollar the greenback has slipped in the last week from above $1.27 to currently trade at $1.2575.

Internal auditors pressured to upgrade skill set

But 8% of them have no defined competency plan at all.

UOB 'unfazed' by move for local incorporation of foreign banks

The MAS directive allow them up to 25 new outlets.

USD-SGD forecast to see a heavier 1.2550-1.2650 range

The extreme strong end and corresponding weak end of the NEER fluctuation band are estimated at 1.2355 and 1.2865 respectively, says OCBC Bank.

Taiwan central bank fine tunes monetary policy

There is pressure for Taiwan's central bank to ease policy to support economic growth, says DBS.

Singapore dollar rallies against the greenback

The US dollar lost ground to major currencies following Ben Bernanke’s testimony to US Senators.

Singapore dollar edges higher against the greenback

The US dollar currently trades at $1.2629, down from above the $1.27 level last week.

SGD NEER remains fairly stable

Expect the USD-SGD to be a touch heavy within a 1.2600-1.2700 band intra-day, says OCBC.