RETIREMENT planning has been a longstanding challenge in Singaporeans, compounded further by Covid-induced uncertainties, inflation and longer life expectancies. The Business Times takes a look at the pressing retirement concerns and risks that Singaporeans face today.
WEALTH management company ICHAM has received US$200 million from the Chongqing government for Chinese offshore investments, making it the first Singapore company to be allocated funds under China's Qualified Domestic Limited Partnership (QDLP) scheme.
OCBC'S private banking arm, Bank of Singapore (BOS), on Wednesday announced it was appointing Vivienne Chia as its global head of investment advisory solutions with immediate effect.
SINGAPORE fintech FOMO Pay has obtained new licences from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to operate three new regulated activities.
WHO'S afraid of a 100-year life? The longevity trend in Singapore is well-established and gathers pace every year.
LONDON Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has launched a dedicated sustainable finance innovation unit in Singapore - its first such offering anywhere in the world - which is expected to enhance the capabilities and offerings of both LSEG and Singapore.
A 46-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested on Aug 30 in relation to the falsified letters of Citadelle to various Wirecard-related entities, said the Singapore Police Force in a statement on Tuesday evening.
BANK lending in Singapore posted the fastest monthly growth on record in July, lifted by unusually strong demand across several business segments and unsecured personal loans.
DIGITAL payments service provider Network for Electronic Transfers (Nets) has appointed Susan Hwee, UOB's head of group technology and operations, as its new chairman, with effect from Sept 1.
THERE has been much talk over the risk of buy now, pay later (BNPL) solutions on consumer debt, with such schemes appearing to prey mainly on credit-starved Gen Zs.













