In Focus
MAS releases new guidelines on robo-advisory
MAS releases new guidelines on robo-advisory
It focuses on refinements in the licencing and business conduct requirements under the Securities and Futures Act (SFA) and Financial Advisers Act (FAA).
Will Starhub snatch back its glory days amidst transformation plan?
Following the recent round of job cuts, Starhub's share price rose to a 4-month high.
Has Singapore's insolvency bill come a little too late for Hyflux?
It gives cash-strapped companies greater opportunity to restructure.
Here's why investors ditch developer stocks for REITs
A greater number of foreign investors from Thailand have expressed interest in S-REITs.
Singapore enacts legislative framework for investment funds
The new variable capital company structure could create over 1,000 jobs for the next two years.
Will big banks' fully digital home loan solutions threaten incumbent proptech players?
The landscape could be rewarding to banks, shown by OCBC’s two new solutions that boosted home loans by $200m.
Will en bloc fever grind to a halt in H2 as Horizon Tower takes hit?
The first major en bloc exercise after the cooling measures ended without a single bid.
Banks rev up robo-advisory push in Singapore
OCBC is the latest to roll out such service amidst an encouraging regulatory environment.
The death of an accelerator: Why programmes are going bust in Singapore
muru-D’s untimely exit raises concern about corporate reliance of accelerator models.
Eyes on the prize: Singapore's gaming operators brace for Japan bid in 2019
Genting Singapore (GENS) is already beefing up its headcount in preparation for its Japan expansion.
Singapore housing market fairly valued: UBS
Home prices are still 5% below their 2011 peak.
Keppel-SPH buyout offer extends lifeline to embattled M1
The deal could plug losses and pave the way for a clearer corporate strategy.
Cautious buyers shunned costly condos in Q2
The price consciousness was evident as home purchases above $2m crashed from 20.7% to 14.7%.
Will Keppel ditch weakening M1 as it aims to go private?
The reported stake disposal signals more trouble for the wireless operator.
MAS intensifies bout against cyberthreats for FIs
MAS proposed to make a slew of cybersecurity measures for financial institutions (FIs) into legally binding requirements.
Singapore's big banks are on a buying spree as share buybacks hit $116.5m
DBS led the shopping spree with 2.95 million stocks bought for $74.79m.
Here's a silver lining for agri stocks amidst the escalating trade war
Wilmar International and First Resources could benefit from cost reduction due to their currency exposure in Indonesian rupiah.
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