News
OCBC is APAC's top lead arranger of green loans from 2018 to 2020YTD
Singapore’s OCBC and DBS accounted for $5.47b of such loans.
Singapore investment banking fees plummet 49.4% in H1
Fees from completed M&A, ECM, DCM, and syndicated lending all registered declines.
OCBC upgrades green finance portfolio target to $25b by 2025
It has already surpassed its $10b target for 2022 in Q1.
MPA, SSA, IMDA launch maritime digitalisation playbook
This is said to support maritime companies in accelerating digitalisation plans.
Hong Leong Asia extends deadline on Tasek takeover bid
It aims to acquire the remaining shares in the cement manufacturer.
Emirates resumes Singapore flights
This service will be offered three times a week in June.
ComfortDelGro enters agreement to bid for French metro projects
The company will participate through its subsidiary, ComfortDelGro Transit.
High Court hearing of Hyflux scheduled on 27 July
This follows after its pre-trial conference last 18 June.
Olam secures $349.36m sustainability-linked loan
The credit facility consists of three tranches.
UOB reopens seven more branches
These banks are located in high footfall retail areas.
Retail investors more sceptical about the finance sector: study
The industry’s trusting plunged 11 points to 36% this year.
Digital Commerce Intelligence fills access gap in e-commerce data
The AI-based startup makes sure competitive intelligence is not just for established players.
Chart of the day: Launched units in OCR halved in Q1
This is attributed to the lack of large-scale launches.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 1.16%
Singtel saw the sharpest decline amongst top active stocks with a 1.95% contraction.
Daily Briefing: Singaporeans may be allowed to enter Malaysia without restrictions; Kamet Capital Partners hires seven new people to manage assets
And hospitality startup K Hotel raises $2m in seed funding.
Chart of the Day: 500-700 sqft flats take up most of non-landed unit sales in Q1
This unit size range mainly consists of one- and two-bedroom units.
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