Financial Services
SG ranks 14th for countries with NFT ownership
SG ranks 14th for countries with NFT ownership
Only two in five Singaporean internet users are aware of NFTs.
UOB Asset Management launches world’s first APAC green REIT ETF
The ETF attracted more than $80m in assets.
2 in 5 Singaporeans are putting more money in investments: survey
About 51% of those who are investing are buying more stocks and bonds.
DBS, OCBC, UOB average 47% net profit growth in 9MFY21
The 3 banks make up 20% of the total market capitalisation of SGX-listed stocks.
Singapore partners with Mastercard to boost tourism
SG and Mastercard will work together for a marketing campaign.
1 in 2 Singaporeans plan to retire below the official retirement age: SingSaver
The survey also revealed 63% started to build their wealth before the age of 30.
Cuscaden Scheme acquires MAS, IMDA regulatory nod
This moves the consortium closer to the takeover of SPH.
MAS appoints two new members for board of directors
They are Alvin Tan Sheng Hui and Ng Wai King.
Why Temasek continues to invest in China amidst risks
Temasek revealed how it addresses two specific risks they see in China.
Wong reiterates UBS' role in Singapore financial services
The bank opened its new Singapore branch in Penang, 17 November.
MAS to launch two new funds worth $2b for co-investment
$1.5b is for Anchor Fund @ 65 and $500m for Growth IPO Fund.
Singapore Stewardship Principles to undergo update
The process will take four weeks starting today.
Two transformative areas the insurance industry should focus on
By looking into these areas, the insurers can help support economic recovery for Asia.
Temasek-backed Cuscaden announces offer for SPH
Two options were elaborated in their announcement.
KS Investments divests entire stake in Keppel Smit Towage, Maju Maritime for $133m
The shares will be sold to Rimorchiatori Mediterranei Spa.
IMDA, global banks concludes world's first CBT digital financing pilot
IMDA’s TradeTrust Framework was used for the initiative.
Who is the top syndicate manager in Asian G3 bonds for 2021?
The top manager for 2021 also placed first in last year’s ranking.
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