PayNow Lets You Send Cash with Just a Mobile or IC Number
PayNow promises to make interbank transfers faster and easier for Singaporeans. But how is this different from mobile wallets and internet banking? Read More
Category Archives: Finance News
ANZ Becomes DBS: Everything You Need to Know About the Handover
Here’s what will happen to your ANZ credit cards, personal loans, and bank accounts in Singapore when ANZ becomes DBS on 5 August 2017. Read More
Column: How Do Banks “Create” Money?
Through the ebb and flow of credit, banks and financial institutions create money. Read More
How Can Orchard Road Bring Back Its Disenchanted Shoppers?
To bring shoppers back, Orchard Road needs to find a new identity and meet the needs of modern Singaporean families. Read More
3 Reasons Orchard Road May Never Return to Its Former Glory
It’s not just you – fewer and fewer Singaporeans are shopping at Orchard Road. Here’s why Orchard Road is no longer at the centre of Singapore’s retail scene. Read More
Why Do Some Companies Like Gong Cha Change Their Name?
It’s often discomforting when companies like Gong Cha change their name, but there are very good business reasons behind it. Read More
What the Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron Showdown Means for Us
If Marine Le Pen wins the French elections, it could mean fewer opportunities for Singapore businesses. Read More
Should You Buy Shares of Kimly’s IPO?
Many Singaporeans are scrambling to buy shares of Kimly, Singapore’s largest kopitiam operator. Should you be investing in a kopitiam too? Read More
Clearing Up the Confusion on New Property Measures in Singapore
The changes in the Sellers Stamp Duty and TDSR requirements have been exaggerated by headlines. Here, we explain what the new property measures mean. Read More
Why is the 5% Pay Increase for Singaporean Managers Important?
In 2017, Singaporean managers can expect a 5% pay increase, which ensures that wages rise with inflation. Read More
