Financial Services
7 in 10 subscription businesses seek flexible billing to cut cancellations
7 in 10 subscription businesses seek flexible billing to cut cancellations
Players said current billing systems are "too rigid."
Franklin Templeton partners with OCBC to launch new Franklin Income Fund share class
The new Class Q shares aim to distribute dividends on a monthly basis.
MAS enforces 5-year prohibition on ex-RHB rep for market misconduct
The prohibition order took effect on 3 September.
Smartkarma acquires Helixtap to boost commodity data capabilities
The acquisition was driven by rising rubber demand, La Niña, and supply disruptions.
MDRT appoints Singaporean Carol Kheng as its new president
Keng is a 26-year member of MDRT.
DPM Heng seeks joint effort from academia, industry to boost sustainable finance
The government will invest $35m to upskill and reskill finance professionals.
OKX SG receives MPI license from MAS
They have appointed Gracie Lin as CEO.
Kenanga Group acquires 8% stake in Helicap to advance digitalisation
The group’s stake will soon increase to approximately 10%, making it the largest institutional investor in Helicap.
6 in 10 Singaporeans say seller location will matter less by 2030
The shift reflects Singapore's expectation of a more borderless retail future.
Partior eyes wider market reach after US60m+ funding
The startup is fast-tracking the development of new products, such as intraday FX swaps.
NETS taps DBS’ Jeremy Soo as new chairman
He will succeed Susan Hwee, who will assume the role of head of group retail at UOB.
8 in 10 Gen Zs interested in generative AI use: study
About 43% of them have already used AI for shopping.
Over eight in 10 Gen Zs are increasingly aware of the potential of generative artificial...
CPFIS funds record 9.69% average returns in Q2 2024
Investment-linked insurance policies (ILPs) recorded average returns of 9.68%.
DBS grants $92m green loan for wind turbine farm project in China
The project will generate renewable energy to power 90,000 households.
GuocoLand bags $847m green loan to fund Upper Thomson development
It plans to develop a 941-unit residential project on the site.
MAS imposes 9-year prohibition order on ex-OCBC rep for cheating
The prohibition order took effect on 19 August.
UOB KayHian’s H1 net profit soars 64.3%
Revenue also grew 10.2%.
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