WITH the rise of data analytics and automation, the next three to five years may see a third of job roles in Singapore's finance industry performed by fewer workers, potentially reducing overall demand for workers in specific job roles.
OWNING a credit card can seem like a rite of passage in the US, where even a college student with no income can sign up and start swiping. More than two-thirds of Americans over the age of 15 carry plastic.
SINGAPORE banks' foreign exchange (FX) volumes are gaining at a blistering pace as global flows pour into the region, attracted by its strong economic fundamentals.
DBS Bank has decided to cease financing new coal-fired power plants in any market, after honouring existing commitments, the second Singapore bank to do so.
FOR a country well-reputed for its robust regulatory framework, the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) saga has brought the vigilance of financial institutions in Singapore sharply into the spotlight.
THE axe may be falling on investment banking staff across the globe, but there're plenty of jobs still unfilled in Singapore banks - you just need to know where to look.
SINGAPORE banks' private banking arms outperformed the broader industry in 2018 despite assets under management declining across the region amid weaker financial markets.
