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How to buy stocks in the US market
Buying US stocks isn’t that complicated, but there are certain things you will need to take note of before putting your money in.
February 05, 2020
Tech
Global financial watchdogs take aim at Big Tech's data dominance
(Dec 9): Google, Alibaba and other “Big Tech” companies could be forced to share data on financial services customers with banks and financial technology firms to prevent unfair competition.
December 09, 2019
Tech
Why Google wants to be your bank
SINGAPORE (Nov 25): If you want to open a bank account or, for now specifically, a checking account in California, you will soon be able to just Google it. Last week, the search giant announced that it was formally tiptoeing into banking — albeit piggyb
November 22, 2019
Tech
Google's Fitbit deal is all about data, not fitness
SINGAPORE (Nov 18): Two weeks ago, search giant Google acquired fledgling fitness device maker, Fitbit, for US$2.1 billion ($2.9 billion). In mid2015, Fitbit was listed at a US$4.1 billion valuation, with its stock soaring to US$51.90 within six weeks of
November 15, 2019
Disruption and Digitalisation
Digital financial services worth $52 bil by 2025, but 'underbanked' challenges remain
SINGAPORE (Nov 4): The digital financial services industry in Southeast Asia is poised to triple in annual revenue generation by 2025 to reach an estimated US$38 billion ($52 billion), a new study has found.
November 01, 2019
Disruption and Digitalisation
Digital financial services to generate $52 bil annually by 2025; 'underbanked' and 'unbanked' remain challenges
SINGAPORE (Oct 30): The digital financial services industry in Southeast Asia is poised to triple in annual revenue generation by 2025 to reach an estimated US$38 billion ($52 billion), a new study has revealed.
October 30, 2019
Tech
Singapore e-commerce to grow to US$7 billion by 2025
Singapore’s e-commerce is set to triple in value to US$7 billion ($9.7 billion) in just six years.
October 03, 2019
Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy
Singapore Internet economy to hit US$12 bil this year: Google-Temasek report
Singapore now has five million Internet users, says the e-Conomy Southeast Asia report 2019 published by Google, Temasek and Bain.
October 03, 2019
Broker's Calls
Mapletree Commercial Trust cut to 'hold' despite bullish sentiment over MBC acquisition
SINGAPORE (Sept 30): Analysts are bullish on Mapletree Commercial Trust (MCT), after the REIT announced Friday it is acquiring Mapletree Business City (Phase 2) for a total of $1.58 billion.
September 30, 2019