Singapores

Allianz scraps proposed acquisition of Singapore’s Income Insurance: source
Allianz scraps proposed acquisition of Singapore’s Income Insurance: source
Allianz has scrapped a proposed US$1.5 billion euro (S$2.1 billion) acquisition of a 51 per cent stake in Singaporean firm Income Insurance because of public opposition to the deal,...
Singapore’s new family office framework will give clarity, but may not be enough to attract more super rich
Singapore’s new family office framework will give clarity, but may not be enough to attract more super rich
Higher disclosure requirements may push wealthy families to lighter-touch jurisdictionsTHE upcoming roll-out of Singapore’s single-family office (SFO) framework will likely provide ultra-wealthy families with greater clarity, and attract those...
Singapore’s financials and real estate employers take cautious stance on hiring: survey
Singapore’s financials and real estate employers take cautious stance on hiring: survey
EMPLOYERS, especially those in the financials and real estate sector, are choosing to stay cautiously optimistic as Singapore’s economy gains momentum.Hiring sentiment in Singapore remains relatively stable, with employers...
Genting Singapore’s luck may turn in 2025
Genting Singapore’s luck may turn in 2025
The renewal of its casino licence for a shorter two-year term adds to the uncertainties at the integrated resort operator, but a turnaround could comeRESORTS World Sentosa (RWS) broke...
As SGQR+ reshapes Singapore’s payment scene, who wins?
As SGQR+ reshapes Singapore’s payment scene, who wins?
Payments services firm Nets has had a four-decade head start in Singapore.But that advantage may be diminishing in line with a push by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)...
Marina Bay Sands eyes Singapore’s largest loan of S billion
Marina Bay Sands eyes Singapore’s largest loan of S$12 billion
MARINA Bay Sands is seeking a loan of around S$12 billion, in what would be the largest financing from Singapore, as the company looks to fund the planned expansion...
Marina Bay Sands eyes Singapore’s largest loan of S billion
DBS, OCBC, UOB, Maybank syndicating Singapore’s biggest loan of S$12 billion for Marina Bay Sands
The 7-year facility, which will be syndicated to other financiers, will refinance an existing S$4b borrowingMARINA Bay Sands is seeking a loan of around S$12 billion, in what would...
Data centre Reit listings may come calling for Singapore’s equity market as conditions turn favourable
Data centre Reit listings may come calling for Singapore’s equity market as conditions turn favourable
Rising enthusiasm for AI, availability of cheaper financing due to lower interest rates among reasons cited by analysts THE data centre race is heating up, driven by rising interest...
‘Good results’ from ongoing push to strengthen Singapore’s accounting sector: Indranee
‘Good results’ from ongoing push to strengthen Singapore’s accounting sector: Indranee
EFFORTS to implement recommendations from a report aimed at boosting Singapore’s accountancy sector are yielding good results, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Indranee Rajah said on Thursday (Nov...
Singapore’s DBS eyes Malaysian bank stakes in expansion push, sources say
Singapore’s DBS eyes Malaysian bank stakes in expansion push, sources say
SINGAPORE’S biggest lender DBS is exploring expanding into Malaysia with potential acquisitions of stakes in banks in its Southeast Asian neighbour, including in one of Malaysia’s smallest banks by...