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CDL Hospitality issues S$100m perpetual securities

CDL Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust (H-REIT) and CDL Hospitality Business Trust (HBT) have announced the issuance of S$100m in 4% subordinated perpetual securities. These...


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Longbridge secures top spot in Singapore finance apps downloads

Longbridge Securities has claimed the top spot in the Singapore App Store's finance category, according to Sensor Tower's recent rankings. The surge in downloads coincides...


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Lincotrade profit surges, dividend climbs

Lincotrade & Associates Holdings Limited has reported a significant increase in its net profit for the first half of the financial year 2026, reaching S$3.9m,...


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CPF Board introduces 2028 investment scheme

The Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board has announced a new investment scheme set to launch in 2028, designed to provide CPF members with simplified, low-cost,...


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MAS boosts equity programme funding to S$6.5B

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced an expansion of its Equity Market Development Programme (EQDP), increasing its funding from S$5b to S$6.5b. This...


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Ascentium acquires Clara, expands Middle East market

Ascentium, a Singapore-based global business services platform, has acquired Clara, the largest licensed corporate service provider in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This strategic...


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Aspire partners with Antler as it targets start-up led growth

Aspire, a leading finance platform for modern businesses, has announced a strategic partnership with Antler to enhance the financial infrastructure for early-stage founders. This collaboration...


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HLB Priority disrupts traditional wealth management

Hong Leong Bank (HLB) has launched HLB Priority, a revamped wealth management service aimed at high net-worth individuals, shifting from traditional banking to an advisory-led...


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Global fintech investment rebounds, supported by stronger exit activity

Global fintech investment saw a significant resurgence in 2025, climbing to $116b from $95.5b in 2024, according to KPMG's latest Pulse of Fintech H2'25 report....


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SMBC taps Zaman to lead global FX overhaul

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) has appointed Salim Zaman as the Global Head of Foreign Exchange (FX), a role he will undertake from Singapore. Zaman...


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