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WTW reveals two new appointments in Singapore team
WTW reveals two new appointments in Singapore team
Ernest Heng has been appointed as the head of specialty whilst David Ng as head of client services in Singapore.
Around 38,000 accounts activate ‘Money Lock’ feature
The activation resulted in over $3.2b of savings that were set aside.
Singaporeans satisfaction with life declines
They are most dissatisfied with their household income and standard of living, amongst others.
SG promotes proper culture and conduct amongst general insurers
The ICCSC hopes to ensure that general insurers maintain and improve professionality to grow customer’s trust.
AIA S’pore launches Ultimate Critical Cover, S’poreans feel ‘inadequately protected’
A study was conducted which showed that respondents consider a median payout of $100,000 sufficient, short of the recommended $300,000 by LIA.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.59%; The top stock is DBS
DBS is the top stock despite a 1.095% decline.
OCBC prices $450m capital securities at 4.05% first callable in 2029
The net proceeds will be used for OCBC’s general corporate purposes.
Keppel inks multi-year PPA with GlobalFoundries
The PPA is seen to commence on 1 May 2024.
SG startup Qashier launches QR payment terminal
It accepts the majority of e-wallet QR payments and is expected to benefit hawkers and minimarts.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.32%; The top stock is DBS
DBS is the top stock with a 0.061% increase.
Singapore’s largest S-REITS averaged 5.6% dividend yield in 2023: SGX
FLCT maintains the highest indicative yield, whilst CICT has the highest market value.
Entire office space floor on Orchard Road up for sale for $76m
The expression of interest closes on 22 February at 3 pm.
NETS to replace FlashPay Cards with Prepaid Cards
NETS FlashPay Cards can be exchanged for NETS Prepaid Cards at any 44 SimplyGo Ticket Offices.
EDB launches RFI exercise for foreign system schools
The exercise will allow FSS to invest in sites with long-term leases.
Everbright Water issues $280m 5-year notes
The notes have an interest rate of 2.80%.
Conrad Singapore Orchard officially opens
The hotel is Hilton’s second Conrad property in Singapore.
Shophouse 71 Tras Street for sale at $15.2m
The property has a rental yield of 2.5% and is fully leased.
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