Financial Services
MAS seeks your opinion on the capital framework for insurance businesses
MAS seeks your opinion on the capital framework for insurance businesses
MAS will accept comments on the Risk-Based Capital framework for insurance business till 25 August 2012.
Bad loans rising up to Asian financial crisis levels?
Market fears over imploding Europe banking crisis that could possibly raise credit costs for Asian banks.
Prospects for consumer banking business dim
Institutional banking business meanwhile is seen to thrive amidst chaos.
CIMB analysts worry over OCBC's asset quality
CIMB notes 3 key factors that make OCBC most vulnerable to ill effects of Euro crisis.
Singapore dollar regains some ground following fall against the greenback
The decline in investors’ sentiment began as European business activity declined for a fifth straight month in June, says IG Markets Singapore.
Philippines' remittance growth to slow further
In the first four months of 2012, remittance growth was a moderate 5.4%.
Foreign banks to be allowed up to 90% share in Indonesia local banks
But approval will be selective, according to the Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia, Muliaman Hadad.
Singapore dollar retreats below 1.27 level
IG Markets Singapore says SGD/USD traders are likely to position themselves for a fresh injection from the Fed in the coming months.
Chart of the Day: Services sector post largest dip in slow payments
Overall slow payment in the services sector saw a sharp decline due to healthy growth in the food, accommodation and tourism-related services.
Citibank revamps credit card and ATM security measures
All new cards will be sent out deactivated from 1 July 2012, and on-demand deactivation and reactivation option for its credit cards will now be...
Delinquent Singaporeans? Not anymore as more businesses pay bills on time
Guess which sector reported the biggest improvement when it came to settling the bill?
Singapore dollar advances against the greenback
Pressure is on the US dollar as investors are cautious about the FOMC meeting, says IG Markets Singapore.
Chart of the Day: Payment delinquency falls to 12-month low
Payment performance of local firms has improved across the board in the first quarter.
Singapore dollar feels pressure of 'renewed US dollar strength'
The greenback traded higher against all of the major currencies except for the Australian and New Zealand dollars.
Manulife partners with Community Chest on its 125th anniversary
Manulife Financial treated 125 underprivileged children to a day out at the Singapore Zoo.
Cost of financial advice matters less to consumers
Consumers in Singapore are willing to pay no matter what it costs for an advisor who exhibits good knowledge in financial services.
Singapore dollar starts week with early gains against the US dollar
The Greek election results have resulted in a positive reaction in the global markets, says IG Markets Singapore.
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