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Fake players popping up in Asia’s family office frenzy
Fake players popping up in Asia’s family office frenzy
AS EDOARDO Collevecchio was getting ready to speak at a conference in Singapore, he recognised the family office that employed a fellow panellist. But as they exchanged small talk,...
Stocks to watch: SIA, Sabana Reit, Yoma Strategic, Cordlife
Stocks to watch: SIA, Sabana Reit, Yoma Strategic, Cordlife
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Jun 12): Singapore Airlines : C6L 0% (SIA): The national flag carrier is offering...
How Apple used Google’s help to train its AI models
How Apple used Google’s help to train its AI models
ON STAGE on Monday CEO Tim Cook’s Apple announced a splashy deal with OpenAI to include its powerful artificial intelligence model as a part of its voice assistant, Siri.But...
BlackRock will expand offerings for overseas investors in Japan
BlackRock will expand offerings for overseas investors in Japan
BLACKROCK’S Japan unit plans to expand its offerings of investment options in the country for overseas clients. In order to attract foreign funds, the company has increased the number...
Oil edges up as Opec sees relatively strong growth in 2024 oil demand
Oil edges up as Opec sees relatively strong growth in 2024 oil demand
OIL prices edged slightly higher on Tuesday (Jun 11) as Opec stuck to its forecast for relatively strong growth in global oil demand in 2024 and as investors waited...
Morgan Stanley downgrades Indonesian stocks to underweight
Morgan Stanley downgrades Indonesian stocks to underweight
INDONESIA’S fiscal policy and a stronger US dollar pose risks to investing in its stocks, strategists at Morgan Stanley wrote in a note while lowering their recommendation. “We see...
HSBC adds over 300 to China headcount after Citi wealth acquisition
HSBC adds over 300 to China headcount after Citi wealth acquisition
HSBC said on Tuesday (Jun 11) it had boosted its headcount in China by more than 300, as the Asia-focused lender completed the acquisition of Citigroup’s consumer wealth portfolio...
Bitcoin drops to one-week low as traders await CPI, Fed decision
Bitcoin drops to one-week low as traders await CPI, Fed decision
BITCOIN wobbled on Tuesday (Jun 11) in a sign of trader nerves ahead of US inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s monetary-policy decision.The largest digital asset slid as much...
Apple’s AI push could reinvigorate iPhone sales as customers look to upgrade
Apple’s AI push could reinvigorate iPhone sales as customers look to upgrade
APPLE’S developer conference on Monday (Jun 10) was about more than infusing its software with the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology, including from ChatGPT.It was also about selling more...
UOB Thailand appoints new chief executive
UOB Thailand appoints new chief executive
UOB : U11 0% appointed Richard Maloney as the new chief executive of its Thailand operations, effective Jul 1. Maloney will succeed Tan Choon Hin, who will return to...