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DBS replaces UOB in second place, Citibank remains first

Singapore unfazed by loss of top MBA programme

Mandarin Orchard Singapore and Grand Hyatt Singapore unveiled additional rooms while other large hotels underwent major make-overs.

Local law firms continue to lead the pack with only eight foreign firms making it to the list.

Here’s a look at the city’s biggest up-and-comers offering products and services ranging from an online marketplace to 3D printing technology to a cancer cell detection system.

Each boasted of playing key roles in sculpting Singapore landscape.

The Big Four accounts for 80% of the total employment.

DP Architects (DPA) has topped Singapore Business Review’s inaugural list of largest architecture firms in Singapore for 2013 based on the number of employed architects. The data was primarily obtained from the Board of Architects and company surveys .

ERA Realty Network has topped Singapore Business Review’s inaugural list of largest real estate agencies in Singapore for 2013 based on the number of real estate agents. The data obtained from the Council for Estate Agencies have shown that ERA has a total of 5,103 agents as at May this year, which is a big jump from a humble beginning of only 12 salespersons in 1982.

Products range from virtual credit cards to security token to enhance ebanking experience.

In a historical move that the Wall Street Journal labelled, “The most complete financial disclosure by any law firm in US history,” K&L Gates, has taken the bold move of placing its full financial hand on the table. The ultimate and open goal is clearly to inspire confidence amongst the greater pool of clients, which has become increasingly cynical if not disenchanted following a series of major law firm – some ‘white shoe’ - failures in the US. “Our financial disclosure - including not only revenues and profits but also our debt position, liquidity, capitalisation, retirement obligations - was intended to establish a new standard of transparency,” says chairman and global managing partner, Peter Kalis, speaking exclusively to SBR from the firm’s CBD headquarters.

Hotels face tight competition with around 2,500 new rooms coming onstream this 2013.

Five local law firms have topped Singapore Business Review’s inaugural top 25 law firm rankings for 2012 despite the government awarding licenses to 6 foreign law firms this year.

As Singapore seeks to become world’s leading financial and business hub, the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) has deemed it timely to review the 8-year old Accountants Act to ensure that it stays relevant.

Singapore Business Review brings you the latest and hottest destinations to satisfy your cravings - BJ’s American Diner and Grill , Wooloomooloo Steakhouse, and Zafferano Bar & Lounge.

Our contributor visits Palma Mallorca and discovers why it’s a hit destination with royalty, celebrities (and writers)