Singapore
Central bank says cut-off yield of new 6-month T-bill at 3.73%
Its maturity date is 19 March 2024.
New WMI programme seeks to protect family offices vs financial crime
It will also impose compliance requirements and standards for taxes.
SGX restructure multi-asset business to grow opportunities in Asia
Michael Syn heads his new role as president of the global markets division.
LHN reports high occupancy across SG, overseas projects
As of 3Q23, the company has 2,064 keys under management.
Michael Syn takes the helm as SGX president
As president, Syn will oversee the group’s new Global Markets organisation.
Employment growth moderates in 2Q23
The contraction in residential employment drove the slowdown.
P2P structure, regulatory framework under review
The Land Transport Authority said its review will focus on three objectives.
Derivatives traded volume grew 16% in August MoM: SGX
The derivatives went up to 23.7 million contracts.
OCBC’s Wisma Atria branch launch new partners, celebrates anniversary
The branch receives 7 times more credit card applications compare to banking-only branches.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI increases 0.95%; DBS is most active stock
DBS traded 1.64% up.
Lost productivity due to anxiety and depression cost Singapore $15.7b yearly
The mental health index in Singapore is 63.2, indicating strained mental health.
DPT service providers face higher costs under MAS’ investor protection measures
MAS has required all providers to hold customers’ money and assets in a trust.
Singlife becomes co-seed investor of BlackRock’s ETF
The Climate Action ETF is valued at US$426m.
Seven in 10 consumers are enthusiasts of loyalty programmes
Gen Z and millennials are most likely to avail of these programmes.
AWAK raises $27.1m Series B funding
This is the year’s most substantial MedTech fundraising event in the region.
How soft skills can be paired with AI: study
Professionals said AI can help with their confidence and problem-solving at work.
Commentary
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Solving the production problem behind Singapore’s ‘pilot purgatory’
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Section 13O, MAS, and the digital footprint of Singapore Family Offices