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MAS looks into setting of key interest rate benchmarks
MAS looks into setting of key interest rate benchmarks
The central bank is following suit as Libor scandal triggered interest rate reviews worldwide.
European banks re-leverage in Asia
Asia’s total exposure grew by 4.7% after a 10% decline in 4Q11 with Singapore recording the largest increase.
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.
SGX Mainboard to reject companies with IPO values below S$150m
IPO shares issued must be at least S$0.50 each.
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.
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