OCBC Bank has appointed its first female group chief executive – and the first woman to head a Singapore bank. Ms Helen Wong, 59, will succeed group CEO Samuel Tsien, 66, who retires on April 14 after …
Win Streak Likely To End For Singapore Stock Market
The Singapore stock market has climbed higher in four straight sessions, gathering almost 65 points or 2.3 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the 2,905-point plateau …
SEC approves Philippines first crowdfunding platform
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the country’s first crowdfunding platform, a joint venture between the Gotianun-owned Filinvest Development Corp. and Investree Singapore Pte.
Mercuria teams up with Singapore fund manager Envysion for project investment
Jan 7 (Reuters) – Trading house Mercuria and Singapore-based asset manager Envysion Wealth Management have agreed to co-invest in mining and energy projects, as default-hit banks tighten their purse …
Singapore’s Shangri-La Hotels Are Offering Guests Nearly $200,000 in Medical Coverage if They Test Positive for Covid-19
La Hotels and Resorts Group is going the extra mile for international travelers staying at its Singapore locations. The Hong Kong-based luxury hotel chain is offering guests up to $190,000 (S$250,000) …
Fly Singapore Airlines to Asia and Europe this winter with open award space for 2+ travelers
Singapore Airlines not only has some of the best first- and business-class products in the sky; it also operates them on some interesting routes that don’t include its hub at Singapore Changi …
Annual WEF Meeting in Singapore Moved Back 12 Days
The World Economic Forum’s annual gathering of political and business leaders will be held in Singapore from May 25-28, 12 days later than initially announced, the organisers said on Thursday without …
New chapter in Singapore-Portugal ties
Relations between Portugal and South-east Asia date back to the early 16th century when trade, cultural, linguistic and people-to-people interactions started to take shape.. Read more at straitstimes.
Mercuria taps Singapore fund manager Envysion for new source of finance
Envysion CEO * Commodity traders seek funding as banks pull out of sector * Scope covers oil & gas, mining, renewables -Envysion adviser Jan 7 (Reuters) – Trading house Mercuria and Singapore-based …
GARP’s FRM Exam Accredited by Singapore’s Institute of Banking and Finance
The Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) announced today that its Financial Risk Manager (FRM ® ) Certification has been accredited by the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF Singapore).