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Singapore banks ranked safest in Asia
Three local banks move up in Global Finance bank safety rankings. -ST
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GE offers to return $250m to investors
Surprise move related to investment-linked products sold to 18,000. -ST
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Doesn't anybody bother to check?
In a TNP test, 2 Chinese women use Indian man's credit card at 3 shops, 2 restaurants and a taxi ride. -TNP
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HSBC takes top e-banking awards
Bank takes top awards for consumer Internet banking in Asia. -myp |
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Temasek should restore focus on S'pore companies
Temasek should stick to original mission of developing Singapore, says reader. -myp
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Let retirees draw out Medisave funds
Government should consider letting senior citizens draw from Medisave in order to make ends meet. -myp |
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GE offers to return $250m to investors
Surprise move related to investment-linked products sold to 18,000. -ST
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CK Tang gets nod to go private after 6 years
Tang family now controls 89.9% despite opposition from minority investors. -ST |
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ETFs take Asia by storm
BGI says assets under management of iShares ETFs in Asia ex-Japan reached US$4.3b at end-December, a growth of 43.7% over 2007. -BT
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GE investors laud compensation offer
Mr Sekaran C. is one of about 18,000 Great Eastern Life customers who will get all of their money back. -ST |
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No TANGS for the memories
Small investors who stuck with company all these years lose fight against delisting. -ST
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Time for goodwill hunting
Investors want banks to follow insurer's example and buy back toxic products. -ST |
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GE Life agents to return commissions
1,000 will give back up to $12.6m in payouts tied to policy buyback. -ST
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It's appalling
In random tests, 4 out of 5 shops here didn't check card signatures. -TNP |
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Dazzling July for S'pore
Up 14%, local market surpasses other Asian bourses, except Shanghai. -ST
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Customers are the first line of defence
Both customers and banks have responsibilities over the credit card. -ST |
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Safeguarding accounts a collective process
Card members are liable for all unauthorized transactions made before bank is notified of loss. -ST
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Unfair to put entire liability on shoulder of cardholder
Merchant should also share part of responsibility when cards are used in fraudulent transactions. -ST |
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Set limits for credit card liability before consumers vote with their feet
What used to be an asset is turning out to be an enormous liability, says reader. -ST
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In 2 years, retired S'pore teacher lost $460,000
Now broke, he says life savings were sunk in bad business deals in Tanjung Pinang. -TNP |
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Pass on part of Jobs Credit payouts to low-paid cleaners
The extra aid will help them through these difficult times. -ST
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Ripples from Great Eastern's move
GreatLink Choice customers win, but who loses and will other financial institutions feel the heat? -BT |
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POSB to launch ETF-based funds
POSB offers 3 choices for customers to buy local ETFs. -ST
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UOB offers yuan accounts
UOB joins OCBC and DBS in offering cross-border services to customers. -ST |
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Who's to blame in the credit card game?
Banks, consumers and retailers point fingers at each other when it comes to taking responsibility. -TNP
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Retailers liable too
OCBC Bank: Negligent retailers involved in fraudulent transactions will be held responsible. -TNP |
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S'poreans happy with Govt, but not about rising costs
Survey finds eight in 10 confident of economic future. -ST
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Wanted: New ideas, new markets, new products
Singapore can no longer depend on demand from US and Europe to thrive. -ST |
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Worst of crisis behind us in Asia: Tony Tan
But global outlook and protectionism are still a concern. -ST
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Life insurance policy concerns
Reader shares the relief of the investors involved in Greatlink Choice investment. -ST |
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Would you shop online for groceries?
An NUS study reveals that online shopping depends on many factors, including weather. Here are some findings about when they shop, what they shop, and why they shop. -BT
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Temasek share buys pay off
Investments have surged by around 184% on the back of rocketing global equity markets. -ST
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Q: Can you live your life without a credit card?
Agree or disagree? We ask 50 Singaporeans. -TNP
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Credit cards: Better fraud protection vs good deals
When it comes to credit cards, its consumers beware. -TNP |
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'Severe asset inflation'
Danger can be averted if S'pore govt acts now to control the prices of HDB flats: don
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More credit card fraud if consumers less liable?
The banks' moral hazard argument is false. -TNP |
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UOB explains 'shortfall' in insurance product's projected value
Value is subject to market conditions and the actual performance of the underlying investments. -ST
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Set up agency to protect bank customers
Formal legislated protection agency should look out for consumers' interests, says reader. -ST |
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Swings in liquidity flows set to continue
Excess money from West, China's appetite contribute to volatility. -ST
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CPF interest rate to remain at 2.5%
An extra 1% interest will be paid on the first $60,000 of combined balances. -AsiaOne
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Upturn in life insurance
The industry achieved a 39% surge in total new premiums to $1.13 billion, compared to $818 million in Q1. -ST
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Temasek investment in cash calls pays off
Some of money pumped into rights issues may have come from sale of stakes in BoA, Barclays. -ST |
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Rewarding kids who save
Children who save with OCBC Bank can now pick up their rewards from a vending machine at Hougang Mall. -ST
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Check that credit-line account
Two Amex customers find unexplained charges; bank cites computer glitch as cause in one case. -myp |
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Law firms to lose right to hold property deal money
Ministry seeks feedback on proposals to protect buyers and sellers. -ST
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KL raps Maybank board, orders changes
It paid too much for Indonesian banks. -ST |
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Life insurance sales bounce back
Figures signal the start of a sustained recovery for the industry: LIA. -ST
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Interests of policyholders protected: MAS
Issue of 'orphaned money' does not arise'. -ST |
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Limit to how much info ID can glean, court hears
Former IDs relied on Tay's info and on legal advice: Davinder Singh. -BT
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New insurance premiums up 39% in Q2
Figures indicate that continued recovery may be in sight: LIA. -BT |
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Card fraud: Banks not doing enough
Banks should be the first line of defence to prevent unauthorised transactions. -ST
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Help Ed
Ed has a lovely wife and an adorable kid, a great job and a new car. Life seems to be going great until... Click here to find out why Ed needs your help. -Advertorial |
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Act does apply to all financial institutions
Rules ensure all representatives are properly qualified: MAS. -ST
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MPs to discuss Goodyear's exit from Temasek
Surprise resignation of CEO will come under spotlight when the Parliament sits today. -ST |
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Set high benchmarks for SGX and its new chief
Singapore needs to make a pre-emptive move and stay ahead of chinese markets, says reader. -ST
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MAS sues fund manager for alleged false trading in 2004
Tan Chong Koay's firm also named as a defendant in the suit. -BT |
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Card fraud: Users ultimately responsible
The credit card provides a credit service, not a security service. -ST
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MediShield for more S'poreans
Health Ministry aims to reduce the proportion of people without MediShield from 16 per cent to a single-digit number. -ST |
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OCBC extends scheme to shareholders in Malaysia
Scrip dividend scheme now allows Malaysia-based shareholders a slice of the action. -ST
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No change to tax evaluation on property gains
IRAS will still assess each property sale to determine if owner should be subjected to income tax. -AsiaOne
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GIC gives UBS share sale a miss
The Swiss government has sold its entire 9.3 per cent stake in UBS for a tidy profit.
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Want that iPod faster? Work in Tokyo then
Singapore may be the second most expensive city in Asia after Tokyo, but employees here are only the fifth highest wage earners in the region. -BT
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S'pore blue chips show their true colour
Sequential earnings reveal robustness in tough times. -BT
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Homes more affordable as incomes rise
Relatively cheaper than in 1996 boom year, data from two reports say. -ST
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Foreigners snap up homes
Buyers from the region are returning now that prices have corrected. -ST
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S'pore most expensive Asian city after Tokyo: Survey
Hong Kong No. 3 as rent was excluded; S'pore moves up to 24th globally. -ST |
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Holders should return card if unhappy with liability
There should be independent monitoring and regular self appraisals, just like in Hong Kong. -TNP
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Too soon to buy property and tours
Reader concerned over rush to buy property and travel. -myp |
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Delays in getting credit card
Customer never received new card; service blocked without his knowledge. -myp
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US-dollar carry trade may unravel
Currency may rise soon, say experts, threatening what is a risky strategy. -ST |
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If HK investors were compensated, WHY NOT US?
Structured products saga continues: 150 at Speaker's Corner sign petition. -TNP
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'Do homework before investing'
A bit of common sense could have saved victims a lot of money, says officer. -NST
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Consumer confidence improves
Concerns towards job security and the economy dip among Singaporeans. -AsiaOne
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Updated Temasek Charter released
It reiterates Temasek's focus on long-term value. -AsiaOne
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SGX lines up plans to tighten governance
Initiatives include stipulation that CFOs, directors be appointed early. -ST
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Good news boosts confidence
Consumers more upbeat after reports of improvements in economy. -myp
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CPF not meant to cover consumptive expenses
CPF savings are meant for retirement. -myp
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Tax cooperation between Singapore and The Netherlands enhanced
Protocol signed to avoid double taxation. -AsiaOne
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Indonesian 'tax spies' abroad to track down tax evaders
New tax dept chief unveils measures to curb graft. -Reuters
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$50k fine for insider trading
Finance manager purchased shares while in possession of price sensitive information. -AsiaOne
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Singapore stays friendly amid taxing trend
KPMG feels global decline in income tax rates may come to an end soon. -BT
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Top earners' falling tax rates may end
Govts to boost coffers to fund stimulus packages, says new KPMG report. -ST |
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Jumbo jet project boon to suppliers
Aircraft company will source parts and components globally. -China Daily/ANN
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SGX's move 'good but tweaks needed'
Experts back measures but say listing must not become costly or difficult. -ST |
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New tax accreditation scheme
The new institute is expected to be up and running early next year. -ST
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SGX may force lifting of veil on pledged shares
Requirement is among several new rules under consideration in light of recent experience. -ST |
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Divestment now just an option
It's one of many approaches to increase value and make sustainable returns, says Dhana. -ST
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No regret in going more transparent
Temasek releases more information about its performance and its portfolio of investments than other SWFs and many private equity funds. -ST |
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Taxman nets $30b, thanks to past profits
It's up by 2.4%; lion's share from corporate income tax. -ST
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We will focus on practical questions
Ex-Income CEO sets up association focused on educating public on financial matters.
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MAS accuses fund manager of rigging the market
Lawsuit alleges his actions boosted share prices, and it seeks civil penalties. -ST
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Experts lined up for court battle of fund manager
Lawyers for MAS and Pheim CEO swing into action on first day of hearing. -BT |
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Principled approach on Temasek disclosures: MOF
Ministry rebuts editorial, says Govt does not just reveal what it deems acceptable. -ST
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How they fared
The top 20 safest banks in the world. Compiled by Global Finance. -ST |
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Great Eastern wants record set straight
GE clarifies points raised in previous article about its compensation offer. -ST
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Most GreatLink investors take up offer
97% with riskier tranches accept buyback deal, which ends today. -ST |
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Picking up girls makes failed businessman success
An online posting about his experience of picking up girls on the street has transformed a failed businessman into a professional pick-up artist. -China Daily/ANN
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Tax proposals on property: MOF replies
Prosposed changes not meant to result in more individuals having to pay income tax on gains from selling their properties. -ST |
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Help for tax advisers to raise standards
New organisation to provide training and accreditation. -ST
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S'pore banks move higher on global safe banks list
DBS takes 24th spot, UOB 35th and OCBC 36th, according to Global Finance rankings. -BT |
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More S-chips may delist
Low price-to-earnings for shares here, lack of liquidity among the reasons.
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Oei Hong Leong gets $8m from share sales
The deal leaves him with only 2.2 per cent or 9.27 million shares in Novena.
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Bank officer caught 4 yrs after $3.5m cheating offence
He had stolen money from a client's account between April 1999 and August 2004. -ST
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POSB sees leadership change from next Sat
Wee, who is leaving the bank, oversaw the transformation of POSB in recent years. -ST |
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Income brightens up with new logo but sticks to its roots
New logo designed to appeal to modern Singapore. -ST
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