Financial Services
AsiaPac banks to face higher credit costs in 2012
High loan growth and moderate credit costs is now a thing of the past.
AsiaPac banks to face higher credit costs in 2012
High loan growth and moderate credit costs is now a thing of the past.
Currency Briefing Update - here’s what happened on March 13 morning
The US dollar retreated against Asian currencies but gains were capped.
Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Tues March 13, 2012
A MAS tweak in the exchange rate system to slow the local currency’s appreciation is said to be possible.
Ausgroup Ltd appoints Laurie McGregor Barlow as CEO
He will be assigned to develop and grow the business.
Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Mon March 12, 2012
The US dollar edges up to $1.2584 against the Singapore dollar.
Morgan Stanley to do wholesale banking in Singapore
It can now operate one branch that can accept deposits of not less than $250,000.
Singapore banks' net profit growth to taper off in 2012
So how much net profit can DBS, OCBC, and UOB get this year?
CapitaMall Trust gets bank facilities without using property as security
CMT has secured an aggregate of S$800m committed bank facilities.
Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Fri March 9, 2012
The SGD-USD pair is expected to see some more volatility amidst risk sentiment fluctuation.
So what has MAS done to prevent fraudulent withdrawals?
Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Deputy Prime Minister and MAS Chairman, has issued a response.
Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Thurs March 8, 2012
The local currency edged a bit while Thursday has been described as the 'D-Day' for the euro.
Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Wed March 7, 2012
The Singapore dollar was hit by investors unwinding carry trades funded by the euro.
Hurrah! Lower income tax rates begin this year
And the good news doesn't stop at that as half of the 1.8m taxpayer base need not file tax returns AT ALL.
Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Tues March 6, 2012
The local currency holds up against the greenback amidst the US dollar’s weakening against the EUR, GBP and JPY.
Uni-Asia Finance Corp appoints Fukumori Masaki as Executive Director
He will manage the Group's Structured Finance and Maritime Investment Department.
Payment industry predictions for 2012
With all the innovation in technology and business in and around Singapore, as well as new consumer behaviour, it’s sometimes difficult to separate...
Why loyalty doesn’t matter but brand rank does?
Almost every marketer worth their salt measures customer satisfaction and loyalty to their brand, believing it's the key to getting their customers...