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Claims against e-wallet players hit half a million dollars in just over a month: financial dispute agency
A TOTAL of 16 claims amounting to half a million Singapore dollars were filed against e-wallet providers in just over a month, with a…
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Claims against e-wallet players hit nearly half a million dollars in just over a month: financial dispute agency
A TOTAL of 16 claims amounting to S$441,625.12 were filed against e-wallet providers in just over a month, with a median claim amount of…
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India’s Economy Slows Down Just When It Was Supposed to Speed Up
A year ago, India was bouncing back from a recession caused by Covid-19 with a spring in its step. The country had overtaken China as the…
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Coller Capital expands in South-east Asia’s private equity secondary market with Singapore office
The move extends the company’s commitment to the region as demand from institutional and private wealth investors rise…
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Philippine finance chief sees slower rate cuts on global risks
PHILIPPINE Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said the nation’s central bank will continue to deliver interest rate cuts this year, but they…
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Inchcape+ opens BYD commercial EV showroom in Singapore, partners ComfortDelGro for charging
Inchcape+ will provide vehicles for commercial fleets, while ComfortDelGro delivers charging infrastructure and financing support…
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Morgan Stanley boosts senior Asia banker bonuses by up to 40%
MORGAN Stanley is raising bonuses for some of its top investment bankers in Asia by as much as 40 per cent this year after a jump in…
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Morgan Stanley’s bonus payouts for star Asia bankers to jump by up to 50%
MORGAN Stanley’s top-performing investment bankers and traders in Asia will see up to a 50 per cent increase in bonuses due to robust…
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South Korea seeks tougher delisting rules to remove zombie firms
SOUTH Korea is tightening its delisting rules to kick out poor performers as part of a broader attempt to improve the quality of the stock…
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STI ends 0.3% lower as investors digest Trump 2.0, no immediate China tariffs
SINGAPORE stocks closed lower on Tuesday (Jan 21), following US President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, even though most markets in…
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China may seek more coal from Mongolia as Russia’s share shrinks
CHINA’S record coal purchases last year were driven by big increases in supplies from Australia and Mongolia, while Russian cargoes…
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Stocks to watch: Sembcorp Industries
THE following company saw new developments that may affect trading of its securities on Tuesday (Jan 21): Sembcorp Industries: Its wholly…
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HSBC said to explore options for consumer banking in Australia
HSBC Holdings is studying options for its consumer banking business in Australia including a potential sale as the bank looks to further…
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Nomura to rebuild FX options business stung by wave of exits
NOMURA Holdings is crafting plans to rebuild its currency options business after a wave of staff exited the division in London and New…
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Bank of Korea cuts growth view on political instability, Trump impact
THE Bank of Korea (BOK) cut its growth forecast for this year as the political turmoil triggered by President Yoon Suk-yeol’s short-lived…
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Harnessing AI for Industry Progress: Insights from Satish Chitimoju
AI and ML are two transformative technologies in the contemporary, technology-driven world, making a profound impact across industries…
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When couples shouldn't split rent equally, according to a financial expert
Living together is a significant milestone for couples, but making a shared home and cohabiting a space often brings up tough financial…
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Trump Will Take Office as a Crypto Billionaire
The Trump family’s new crypto tokens are worth well over $10 billion on paper, after a frenzied rally pushed up the value of the digital…
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Kirkland & Ellis, Demarest Advogados top 2024 M&A legal advisor rankings in South and Central America
Kirkland & Ellis and Demarest Advogados have topped the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) rankings for legal advisers in South & Central…
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Asia markets wary as investors brace for barrage of executive orders from Trump 2.0
The key uncertainty is the timing and magnitude of fresh Trump tariffs, says OCBC chief economist DONALD Trump is raring to go, and he has…
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Chinese investors pile into Bridgewater-style funds, eyeing Trump return
CHINESE hedge fund managers are racing to launch products styled on Bridgewater Associates’ popular “All Weather” strategy, to meet hot…
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Julius Baer sees end to S&P 500’s bull run; positive on US banks
WITH inflation again becoming a point of concern for the US Federal Reserve, Julius Baer said investors should broaden out their…
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Does a Strong Holiday Shopping Season Mean a Better Year Ahead?
The retail industry’s report card for the critical holiday shopping season is in. American shoppers surprised analysts, economists and…
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LME approves warehousing in Hong Kong, a gateway for metals to China
THE London Metal Exchange (LME) on Monday (Jan 20) approved Hong Kong as a warehouse delivery point, seeking to boost access to mainland…