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MAS slaps woman with $100,000 fine over false trading 

MAS slaps woman with $100,000 fine over false trading 

The woman identified as Tan Su Lan purchased shares in Aspial Corp and Far East Orchard.

Office units in 20 Cecil Street on sale for $75.88m

The office units will be on sale until 14 June 2022.

HSBC Singapore’s Project #hash wins SBR Technology Excellence Awards 2022

The company marks the first step towards wider use of smart contracts by launching the first-in-Asia digital public corporate bond issuance on a distributed ledger technology-enabled platform.

PureSoftware bags fintech award for financial technology in SBR Technology Excellence Awards

PureSoftware is awarded for delivering a strong banking impact through Arttha — a unified fintech platform.

Innovative digital transformation projects and initiatives recognised at the SBR Technology Excellence Awards

Over 50 companies were awarded in the most prestigious awards programme for technological innovations.

No need for college degree: half of employers to entry-level workers

This removes academic barriers for those seeking jobs.

61% of businesses have no access to their suppliers' ESG data: survey

Due to the lack of access, businesses are not able to assess ESG risk and compliance accurately.

Market update: STI down at 0.25%

DFI Retail Group was at the helm.

How investor stewardship puts companies in a win-win state

Stewardship Asia Centre CEO says a company’s failure to take care of society is a failure to take care of its stakeholders.

Creating harmony in a heterogonous workforce 

An HR expert said tests like DISC can help identify which employees can work best together.

Payments platform YouTrip unveils YouBiz offering zero FX fees and unli cashback

YouBiz is also launching a credit facility offering flexible financing to SMEs.

8 in 10 senior leaders to switch jobs in 2 years

They are dissatisfied with their role and have a lack of confidence in their employer.

Accredify nabs SBR Technology Excellence Award for Blockchain - Education

Its tamper-proof solution allows education records to be transferred cross-border and cross-institution easily.

Mapletree Industrial Trust outlook is ‘positive,’ says UOB KayHian

This is due to its growth in power-constrained markets.

SIA Engineering FY23 net profit forecast trimmed by $10m

The revised forecast was made to reflect the company's "slightly faster manpower ramp-up."

UOB Kay Hian trims its 2023 and 2024 DPU forecast for CICT by 1%

The analyst cited the higher cost of electricity for the revision.

Trading strategy pushed for plantation sector amidst ‘uncertainties’: RHB

Crude palm oil prices have increased risks if Indonesia's export ban ends.