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Ex-Goldman banker leads China’s push to revive Hong Kong finance
The crowd was taken aback as China’s point person for financial matters in Hong Kong laid out plans to re-energise the city’s markets. Qi…
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Hong Leong Finance sees over 300% growth in EV loans
Hong Leong Finance (HLF) announced that it has seen a more than 300 per cent increase in electric vehicle (EV) loans, from S$73 million in…
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OCBC to finance £10 billion in UK investments by 2030 under new partnership
OCBC plans to deploy £10 billion (S$17.4 billion) in financing over the next six years to support foreign direct investment into the…
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Bombardier announces Principle Finance acquired two Challenger 650 aircraft
Bombardier (BDRBF) Defense announced that Principle Finance, a renowned provider of customised operating lease for aircraft in Australia,…
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FCT’s private placement raises S$220 million to finance Northpoint City deal, repay debt
Frasers Centrepoint Trust (FCT) closed its upsized private placement at S$2.09 apiece, raising around S$220 million in gross proceeds with…
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Chocolate Finance takes a S$500 million hit in ‘bank run’; looking to return to business as usual
CEO sees the orderly manner in which platform handled the deluge of withdrawals as a success Around S$500 million in net withdrawals were…
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Majority of Chocolate Finance withdrawals have been paid out
As at Friday (Mar 21), all redemption requests that Chocolate Finance received between Mar 10 and the 1 pm cut-off on Mar 18 have been…
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Smart Investing After Selling Your House
So, you’ve just sold your house. Maybe you needed a change. Maybe you wanted to downsize. Or maybe you just thought, Now’s the time.…
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Hong Leong Finance posts 10% rise in H2 profit to S$51.5 million, as net interest margin expands
HONG Leong Finance posted a 10 per cent rise in net profit to S$51.5 million for the six months ended December 2024. This was driven by an…
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Smart Ways to Save Money on Everyday Items
Saving money does not mean depriving yourself of the things you love. It means smarter spending and getting more value per dollar. From…
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Sing Investments & Finance H2 net profit up 21% at S$20.3 million
SING Investments & Finance (SingFinance) posted a 21 per cent increase in net profit to S$20.3 million for the half-year ended Dec 31,…
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Citigroup targets social finance deals in Asia as demand grows
Citi led 76 transactions in Asia last year, raising US$2.4 billion, according to the bank CITIGROUP said it expects social finance funding…
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Best Jobs for Empaths: Where Feelings Meet Finance
Ever feel like you soak up the emotions around you like a sponge? You might be an empath. For folks who feel the world deeply, finding a…
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UniCredit heats up Italy finance battle with new Generali stake
UNICREDIT has made a surprise new move in the fight to dominate the Italian financial system by unveiling a minority stake in…
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The 'phantom hacker' scam currently targeting Apple and Android products
A rapidly growing scam dubbed the "Phantom Hacker" is targeting users of Apple, Android and other platforms, the Federal Bureau of…
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JPMorgan quits climate finance group, following Citi, Bank of America
JPMORGAN Chase just became the last of Wall Street’s biggest banks to abandon the industry’s largest climate-finance alliance. The No 1 US…
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People taking Ozempic are spending less money on groceries
People using weight loss drugs like Ozempic are saving hundreds of dollars on groceries each year, according to a new study. Why It…
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Woman's response to mom asking to access her savings account applauded
A young woman has been backed online for refusing to let her mom have access to her savings account. In a post on Reddit's popular AITAH…
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Hong Kong watchdog searches finance firms’ offices in Nasdaq listings probe
HONG Kong’s securities watchdog last month searched the offices of about a dozen finance firms and individuals as part of a probe of…
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How Prince William's net worth will eclipse Harry and Meghan's
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have faced repeated criticism for complaining while sitting on a multimillion dollar fortune, while Prince…
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In Lesotho, UN chief Guterres urges rich nations to meet new commitments on climate finance
MASERU, Lesotho (AP) — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday urged rich nations to honor their commitments to help…
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Nissan on 'Brink of Collapse' with Finance Boss Set to Quit as Japanese Car Giant Hits the Panic Button with Just '12 Months to Survive'
Global car manufacturing giant Nissan is reportedly facing a critical financial crisis, with warnings that the company may only have 12…
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Inflation data boots Wall Street as stocks hover near records
Wall Street moved slightly on Wednesday after fresh inflation data aligned with expectations, leaving investors anticipating further…
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ADB increases climate finance after US, Japan give world’s first sovereign guarantees
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) will increase its climate-related lending by up to US$7.2 billion after the United States and Japan…