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Only 16% of Singapore’s wealthy have integrated wealth plans
Only 16% of Singapore’s wealthy have integrated wealth plans
More than half expect careers beyond conventional exit age.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 1.16%; Top stock is Sembcorp Industries
Sembcorp Industries is the top stock with a 1.84% increase.
New home sales jump fourfold to 731 units in July
But analysts expect activity to slow temporarily in August.
Singapore retailers face cross-border spending pressure
Groceries, fashion, and casual dining face the greatest exposure as Johor Bahru access changes where consumers shop.
Businesses double agentic AI adoption, but few transform processes: study
Only 10% have rebuilt processes for AI to handle multi-step business tasks.
Etiqa names Claudia Soh as CEO
She was previously the Chief Financial Officer.
Singapore and China agree on peaceful nuclear cooperation
Work covers reactor safety training and nuclear safeguards ahead of a 2027 review.
Freehold Verdun House launches for sale at $82m
This translates to about $2,669 per sq ft.
Singapore CFOs pair growth confidence with tighter AI controls
Finance chiefs see strength in electronics and manufacturing but face gaps between AI adoption and active risk planning.
Singapore investors more decisive than global peers, survey says
Only 2% are unsure of their biggest portfolio risk versus 4% globally.
SIT, IBM to launch Punggol quantum-safe centre by end-2026
Firms can test security tools in a live environment.
Straits Trading narrows loss by 72.7% to $11.1m in H1
Loss per share improved to $0.024.
UOB names Tan Choon Hin as head of ASEAN and Greater China
Tan, who is currently UOB’s deputy chief risk officer, will also oversee the FDI advisory unit.
Centurion sets up financing framework for green, social projects
It covers 10 categories, such as renewable energy and clean transportation.
Koh Brothers Eco unit faces up to $57.6m in potential legal exposure
The JV dispute leaves the subsidiary facing estimated maximum exposure of $20.5m.
DFI Retail named GNC’s exclusive wholesaler in Singapore, HK, Macau
GNC products will be distributed through DFI’s Guardian stores in Singapore.
OUE funds NTU Singapore professorship in healthcare tech
OUE endowed US$2.3m to NTU to establish the Stephen Riady Professorship.
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