In response to calls in the Fortitude Budget for more support for upskilling, digital adoption, and financial support for vulnerable communities, PwC Singapore has launched several new initiatives to …
COVID-19: Singapore to spend S$3.5 billion on information and communications technology to support businesses
Singapore will spend an estimated S$3.5 billion on the procurement of information and communications technology (ICT) this financial …
Singapore Airlines Secures More Than $7 Billion From Credit Lines, Rights Issue
Singapore Airlines (SINGF) announced on Monday that it has raised a total of S$10 billion ($7.17 billion) of liquidity, through a mix of secured and unsecured credit facilities, as well as a recent …
Covid-19 ‘stress test’ reveals social capital is strong in Singapore, says DPM Heng
Singaporeans’ willingness to adapt and respond to new advice as fresh medical evidence surfaces on Covid-19 shows the country has the social capital to emerge stronger from the pandemic and deal with …
MAS to host $1.25 million Covid-19 and green finance challenge
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has launched a $1.75 million global fintech challenge in search of solutions that can help financial institutions grapple with the existential threats posed by …
Singapore orders online election advertising to disclose sponsors
The government of Singapore on Monday set out new rules for internet election advertising, as the coronavirus pandemic is expected to push more campaigning online ahead of the general election that …
Currency Peg’s Implosion Takes Down Lebanon’s Economy
At a small cafe in the south Lebanese village of Ain Ebel, customers once indulged in drinks and lingered for hours puffing on water pipes filled with aromatic tobacco. Now, most go for a quick shot …
5 of 6 Bank of Israel MPC members voted to hold rate at 0.1%, minutes show
Five of six rate setters at the Bank of Israel voted to keep the benchmark interest rate at 0.1% on May 25, minutes of the discussions showed on Monday. The MPC in the prior meeting on April 6 had …
Formula Systems Acquires 70% of Liram Financial Software Ltd.
The acquisition, completed by Michpal Micro Computers, a wholly owned subsidiary of Formula Systems, enables Michpal to expand its operations in the field Financial Accounting, Taxation and Compliance …
Israel’s Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank Names Moshe Lari as CEO
Tefahot Bank has chosen Moshe Lari, vice president and head of the bank’s financial division, as its new chief executive.