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OCBC’s Wisma Atria branch launch new partners, celebrates anniversary
OCBC’s Wisma Atria branch launch new partners, celebrates anniversary
The branch receives 7 times more credit card applications compare to banking-only branches.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI increases 0.95%; DBS is most active stock
DBS traded 1.64% up.
Lost productivity due to anxiety and depression cost Singapore $15.7b yearly
The mental health index in Singapore is 63.2, indicating strained mental health.
DPT service providers face higher costs under MAS’ investor protection measures
MAS has required all providers to hold customers’ money and assets in a trust.
Singlife becomes co-seed investor of BlackRock’s ETF
The Climate Action ETF is valued at US$426m.
Seven in 10 consumers are enthusiasts of loyalty programmes
Gen Z and millennials are most likely to avail of these programmes.
AWAK raises $27.1m Series B funding
This is the year’s most substantial MedTech fundraising event in the region.
How soft skills can be paired with AI: study
Professionals said AI can help with their confidence and problem-solving at work.
Nearly 4 in 5 workers are confident in discussing AI’s job impact with their boss
Millennials and senior managers are confident in doing so.
Home and auto insurance customer experience more flat in 2023: Forrester
There is a need for insurers to pivot or refresh their CX strategies to enhance competitiveness.
Labour shortage continues to strain SG's transport and logistics sector
Job vacancy rate in the sectors has become 2.4x higher than pre-COVID.
Prohibition orders issued vs Three Arrows Capital co-founders: MAS
A nine-year ban was imposed against Zhu Su and Kyle Davies.
More than 5 in 10 online shoppers want sustainability info on products
Sustainability info affects the purchase decisions of eight in 10 consumers.
PropTech company SIMPPLE debuts in Nasdaq
The SG-based company priced its IPO at US$5.25 per ordinary share.
Bayfront prices 4th infrastructure asset-backed securities
The IABS has a portfolio size of US$410.3m.
S-REITs outshine global peers in climate-related disclosures
There are 40 S-REITs traded on the Singapore Exchange.
Which sectors reduced full-time workers in a full year?
Sectors in the arts & culture and social services decreased employees.
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