In the first such issue from Singapore since 2018, UOB has brought a covered bond that is not only the city-state’s largest ever, it is also its first with a negative yield.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has significantly rolled-back restrictions governing the internationalization of the SGD.

With the first digital bond issuance in the region for Olam International, not only has SGX cut settlement to two days, it could now become Asia’s fixed income hub for bond issuers.

Allianz Real Estate enters purchase agreement on behalf of the two investors, with transaction value translating to a passing yield of 3.6%. Deal expected to close by end of February.

Singapore Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat has been appointed as the next probable Prime Minister. He brings to this post his extensive experience as Finance Minister and former head of Singapore's central bank.

The Lion City hopes to attract international debt investors with a mix of guarantee-backed and sovereign infra debt as it looks to fund a major expansion of Changi Airport.

In Singapore, virtual banks are on the way. Will they change the landscape faster than their Hong Kong rivals?

The aspirations of Hong Kong to become a viable private equity fund domicile face competition from Singapore, which is already more advanced in its plans.

Conceived only two weeks ago, Expara Ventures lays claim to launching the first accelerator to target solutions to the problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Presently siphoning resources from an existing fund, the VC is in talks with investors to support this initiative.

Investors and analysts give us their professional views on the most admired companies in the region. HDFC Bank, Tata, and Bajaj Finserv won the plaudits in India, DBS Bank shone in Singapore, and PTT and Siam Cement had success in Thailand.