Singapore Business Review

Will MAS keep its policy parameters unchanged for the whole year?
Experts estimate the S$NEER to be at +1.5% appreciation gradient, with +/- 2.0% band.
5 in 10 employees confident in keeping jobs in Singapore post-overseas relocation
In the next five years, Singaporeans also believe they can work remotely from anywhere.
Keppel to acquire initial 50% stake in Aermont Capital for $517m
The company expects to complete its stake acquisition in 1H24.
Retail job postings jump 9.2% in Singapore
The number of job seekers looking for opportunities in the retail sector also increased.
HDB rental prices to grow moderately in 2024 as demand stabilises
For 2024, OrangeTee expects prices to only rise around 3%-5%.
Tengah Plantation Loop site to attract 5-7 bidders
Huttons estimates the top bid to be in the $690 psf ppr to $730 psf ppr range.
Private rental transactions likely to fall below the 10-year average in 2023 and 2024
The supply ramp-up of 28,600 new properties has taken a toll on the rental market.
Singapore net inflows hit $263.18m in 3Q23
Equity and fixed-income funds reported inflows during the quarter.
MOH enhances subsidy framework for medical implants
The ministry will implement the enhanced framework on 1 December.
Private rental transactions likely to fall below the 10-year average in 2023 and 2024
The supply ramp-up of 28,600 new properties has taken a toll on the rental market.
CCR sees surge in resales of properties priced $5m and below
Properties priced $5m and below accounted for 95.5% of resale transactions in the CCR.

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KPay’s unified payment solutions platform propels SME growth
After expanding into Singapore, KPay aims to dominate APAC and serve over 1 million merchants.
Australia, NZ retail banks face tougher headwinds
Both loans and deposits will see increased competition.
Economy Italy brings its strong suits to Singapore’s fintech expo
Italian trade executive says 9 firms at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2023 exemplify the diverse range of products and expertise Italy can bring to the table.
Trust Bank sets the bar for digital banking in Asia Pacific
The digital bank targets to be Singapore's fourth largest retail bank, CEO Dwaipayan Sadhu said.
Financial Services Singapore to pilot use of wholesale CBCDs in 2024: Menon
MAS is also rolling out GPRNT.AI, an ESG data platform for financial institutions.
Retail How brands can avoid inauthentic nostalgia marketing
A GlobalData expert flag inauthenticity in using throwback marketing and cite brand campaigns that are winning hearts.

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Will MAS keep its policy parameters unchanged for the whole year?
Experts estimate the S$NEER to be at +1.5% appreciation gradient, with +/- 2.0% band.
5 in 10 employees confident in keeping jobs in Singapore post-overseas relocation
In the next five years, Singaporeans also believe they can work remotely from anywhere.
Keppel to acquire initial 50% stake in Aermont Capital for $517m
The company expects to complete its stake acquisition in 1H24.
Retail job postings jump 9.2% in Singapore
The number of job seekers looking for opportunities in the retail sector also increased.
HDB rental prices to grow moderately in 2024 as demand stabilises
For 2024, OrangeTee expects prices to only rise around 3%-5%.
Tengah Plantation Loop site to attract 5-7 bidders
Huttons estimates the top bid to be in the $690 psf ppr to $730 psf ppr range.
Private rental transactions likely to fall below the 10-year average in 2023 and 2024
The supply ramp-up of 28,600 new properties has taken a toll on the rental market.
Singapore net inflows hit $263.18m in 3Q23
Equity and fixed-income funds reported inflows during the quarter.
MOH enhances subsidy framework for medical implants
The ministry will implement the enhanced framework on 1 December.
Private rental transactions likely to fall below the 10-year average in 2023 and 2024
The supply ramp-up of 28,600 new properties has taken a toll on the rental market.
CCR sees surge in resales of properties priced $5m and below
Properties priced $5m and below accounted for 95.5% of resale transactions in the CCR.

Exclusives

KPay’s unified payment solutions platform propels SME growth
After expanding into Singapore, KPay aims to dominate APAC and serve over 1 million merchants.
Australia, NZ retail banks face tougher headwinds
Both loans and deposits will see increased competition.
Economy Italy brings its strong suits to Singapore’s fintech expo
Italian trade executive says 9 firms at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2023 exemplify the diverse range of products and expertise Italy can bring to the table.
Trust Bank sets the bar for digital banking in Asia Pacific
The digital bank targets to be Singapore's fourth largest retail bank, CEO Dwaipayan Sadhu said.
Financial Services Singapore to pilot use of wholesale CBCDs in 2024: Menon
MAS is also rolling out GPRNT.AI, an ESG data platform for financial institutions.
Retail How brands can avoid inauthentic nostalgia marketing
A GlobalData expert flag inauthenticity in using throwback marketing and cite brand campaigns that are winning hearts.

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