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Only 22% of Singapore-listed companies make physical climate risk disclosures in detail: MSCI
[SINGAPORE] Nearly all Singapore-listed companies now mention physical climate risk in their annual reporting, but only 22 per cent disclose in detail how it affects their business, an MSCI...
Only 22% of Singapore-listed companies make physical climate risk disclosures in detail: report
About 27% of companies globally provide detailed disclosure, based on an MSCI report[SINGAPORE] Most Singapore-listed constituents (98 per cent) now mention physical climate risk in their annual reporting, but...
BOJ faces higher bar to support yen after Fed’s hawkish hike
Observers expect a 25 bp increase at Japan central bank’s meeting this week, and will be looking for clues about further tighteningPublished Thu, Sep 17, 2026 · 05:27 PM[TOKYO]...
Fed hike throws Singapore banks a margin lifeline; UOB likely to benefit more
Uplift might be more meaningful in 2027 as higher US rates filter through to Sora and bank loan books[SINGAPORE] The US Federal Reserve’s return to rate hikes could begin...
Fed hike throws Singapore banks a margin lifeline; UOB most likely to feel impact
Uplift might be more meaningful in 2027 as higher US rates filter through to Sora and bank loan books[SINGAPORE] The US Federal Reserve’s return to rate hikes could begin...
Anti-AI sentiment cannot be ignored: Jasmin Lau
The acting manpower minister urges employers to be more open with their workers about hiring and layoff plans and automation[SINGAPORE] Even as there may be some anti-artificial intelligence feelings...
HSBC cuts back US$38,000-per-kid school perk for some Hong Kong bankers
Published Thu, Sep 17, 2026 · 03:27 PM[SINGAPORE] HSBC ended a long-standing education benefit for new hires in Hong Kong and for senior staff transferring to the city, cutting...
Hong Kong Monetary Authority raises rate for first time in three years
Published Thu, Sep 17, 2026 · 02:14 PM[HONG KONG] The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) raised its base interest rate charged via the overnight discount window by 25 basis...
HKMA raises rate for first time in three years
HSBC and StanChart says that they would keep their best lending rates in Hong Kong unchangedPublished Thu, Sep 17, 2026 · 02:14 PM[HONG KONG] The Hong Kong Monetary Authority...
Singapore’s gold hub plan gets lift with DBS vault expansion
The bank has increased vaulting space as demand from private wealth and institutional clients growsPublished Thu, Sep 17, 2026 · 12:48 PM[SINGAPORE] Singapore’s push to become a major gold...
Snap tries to sell consumers on the idea of US$2,195 smart glasses
The company is reentering a smart glasses market currently dominated by Meta PlatformsSNAP revealed new partnership and software details about its forthcoming Specs augmented reality glasses, pitching the US$2,195 device to early adopters ahead...
Analysts back Grab’s Atome buy, even if earnings boost takes time to arrive
[SINGAPORE] Analysts are broadly backing Grab’s phased US$1.5 billion acquisition of regional buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) platform Atome Financial, viewing it as a strategic shortcut to scale digital lending across South-east...