News

Surge in demand for cyber, marine, cargo, and property insurance in SG and Malaysia

Success in both markets relies heavily on how they’ll navigate uncertainties.

OCBC’s Mayda Lim in building the next pipeline of tech, banking talent

Lim weaves the need to support women bankers with the wider talent shortage in the industry.

Experts weigh in on proposed mandatory reference checks for financial institutions

The policy aims to mitigate the risk of “rolling bad apples.”

Singapore’s updated P2P policy bodes well for taxi operators

Big win for ComfortDelGro, the largest taxi operator in the city-state.

SG-based  data scientists earn more than their SEA peers

The base salary range for data scientists ranges from US$3,600 -US$8,400 monthly.

Hwa Hong Corporation Limited sells Oneten Paya Lebar to BDx

The site has a gross floor area of approximately 155,503 sq ft over eight floors.

ISCA, PICPA join hands to train chartered accountants in the Philippines

Singapore is one of the Philippines’ major trading partners and top sources of foreign direct investment inflows.

Pan Pacific Hotels Group earns GSTC certification

The certification is for all eight properties in Singapore

MPA allocates $15m to MCF till 2030 to enhance the industry's sustainability

The additional funds will cover 50% for SMEs and 30% for non-SMEs, up to $30k.

Air cargo, regional travel growth spur SATS’ earnings recovery

The return of Chinese travellers is a positive for SATS’ food catering business.

No record-high earnings for Singapore banks in 2024, but loans to recover

The US Federal Reserve is expected to start cutting rates in mid-2024.

Currencycloud obtains In-Principle Approval for MPI licence in Singapore

It offers to ability to collect, convert, and spend multiple currencies across 180 markets.

How much of HDB rental costs can the government's new subsidy scheme cover?

Eligible Singaporeans can receive $300 vouchers monthly to rent HDB flats in the open market. 

Separate COE category for private-hire cars 'possible': MOT 

The next phase of the P2P sector review will be later this year.