Singapore
MAS to pilot green loan scheme for corporates
MAS to pilot green loan scheme for corporates
It will push banks to develop accessible green lending frameworks for SMEs.
DBS floats remote work option for employees
It will be launching a job-sharing scheme for two workers to fill a full-time role.
Payments key to keeping up with how Singaporeans want to shop
Over the last decade, digitization has changed shopping, dining, consumption and payment habits. However, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has tipped both consumers and brands over the transformational edge.
Genting Singapore Q3 net profit crashed by 66%
The revenue loss was still reported despite job cuts in July.
EHT distribution ‘highly unlikely' for 2020
Investors will be left out, as prospects of EHT’s consensual restructuring remain uncertain.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.11%
SIA led the gains amongst top active stocks with a 4.91% climb.
Chart of the Day: Singapore has high encumbrance limits vs. other APAC markets
A high limit would cut refinancing risks if banks would ease issuance.
Singapore's commercial market touted APAC's worst performer in Q3: study
Deal value was 86% lower than last year.
SingPost issues $250m for 10-year fixed-rate notes
The notes will have an interest rate of 2.53% per annum.
ABS, SGX team up to enhance due diligence standards
Companies planning to list now have to meet higher standards.
Sasseur REIT Q3 distributable income rises 16.9% to $21.2m
This was due to lower tax and interest expenses.
Medtecs to transfer to SGX mainboard
The transfer is designed to attract institutional investors.
REDAS seals deal on IDD dashboard with KPMG
The new platform will help small and medium-sized developers in digitalising their operations.
Far East Hospitality reveals expansion plans with three new properties
They will manage the hotels’ operations under an HMA.
ABB awarded $40.5m Tuas Water Reclamation Plant contract
The tech firm will deliver a site-wide plant monitoring and control system.
Boutique hotel in Chinatown seeks new owner
The guide price for the 84-room hotel has been set at close to $69 million.
NODX posts 3.1% drop in October
Both electronic and non-electronic NODX reported declines.
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