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The headcount at Singaporean banks either fell or rose by only a single digit last year, as some lenders cut jobs due to...
01/08/2025

The headcount at Singaporean banks either fell or rose by only a single digit last year, as some lenders cut jobs due to automation, whilst others limited hiring to relationship managers and tech experts.

The fifteen banks included in this year’s edition of the bank ranking survey employed about 54,000 people by end-2024, 1.79% lower than a year earlier.

A move to a zero percent appreciation stance could be triggered if growth deteriorates.
31/07/2025

A move to a zero percent appreciation stance could be triggered if growth deteriorates.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will maintain its current policy settings at the October meeting, according to Morgan Stanley.

OCBC has appointed Tan Teck Leong as its group chief executive officer effective 1 January 2026.
30/07/2025

OCBC has appointed Tan Teck Leong as its group chief executive officer effective 1 January 2026.

Incumbent group CEO Helen Wong is retiring on 31 December 2025. Post-retirement, Wong will remain chairman of OCBC China and director of OCBC Hong Kong.

Singapore’s total assets under management (AUM) soared to $5.4t in 2024, a 10% increase from the previous year.
30/07/2025

Singapore’s total assets under management (AUM) soared to $5.4t in 2024, a 10% increase from the previous year.

Wealth management in Asia Pacific is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by unprecedented capital flows and regulatory innovation.

How many auction listings were recorded in Q2?
30/07/2025

How many auction listings were recorded in Q2?

Auction listings in the second quarter (Q2) declined 11.8% quarter-on-quarter to 120 due to a decrease in mortgagee sale listings.

Analysts say new rules could challenge exit plans for some condo investors.
29/07/2025

Analysts say new rules could challenge exit plans for some condo investors.

A revision to Singapore’s SSD rules extending the holding period to four years may deter short-term investors and make exits harder for some buyers.

Global trade risks may cool demand for industrial properties in Singapore following the recent uptick in rental rates.
28/07/2025

Global trade risks may cool demand for industrial properties in Singapore following the recent uptick in rental rates.

Slowdown in global trade could further dampen demand in Singapore’s industrial property sector.

Singapore-based electrification tech startup Pyxis is preparing to roll out its solar-powered river boats across Asia.
28/07/2025

Singapore-based electrification tech startup Pyxis is preparing to roll out its solar-powered river boats across Asia.

Pyxis is preparing to roll out its solar-powered river boats across Asia, targeting ports under increasing pressure to decarbonise.

What will drive new home sales in July?
24/07/2025

What will drive new home sales in July?

New home sales are expected to rebound in July following a quiet month in June, thanks to new property launches and reduced borrowing costs, experts said.

Currency overvaluation and persistent external risks were also cited as factors.
24/07/2025

Currency overvaluation and persistent external risks were also cited as factors.

MAS is expected to ease monetary policy at its next meeting, citing slowing growth momentum, currency overvaluation, and persistent external risks.

The Singapore Exchange’s (SGX) securities daily average value (SDAV) is expected to grow further through fiscal year 202...
23/07/2025

The Singapore Exchange’s (SGX) securities daily average value (SDAV) is expected to grow further through fiscal year 2027, according to a report by RHB.

SDAV is expected to rise 9% YoY in FY2026 and 4% in FY2027, said RHB analyst Shekhar Jaiswal.

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