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Singapore dollar trades at $1.2236

Singapore dollar trades at $1.2236

The local currency remains in a tight channel against the strengthening US dollar.

ICPAS appoints Lee Fook Chiew as CEO

Mr Lee was former Executive Vice President of Wah Hin & Co.

OUE refutes reports on Mandarin Orchard Singapore, Mandarin Gallery sale

No decision was made on the sale of the two properties.

Singapore dollar trades at $1.2240

Post-QE3 currencies have seen subdued trade with the notable exception of the USD/JPY.

OCBC most resilient among banks, says analyst

The lender was described as the toughest with excellent asset quality and high liquidity.

Singapore dollar virtually unchanged at $1.2256

The greenback is said to be under a lot of pressure after the QE3 announcement which saw it lose ground against all major currencies.

Singapore dollar trades at $1.2244

The local currency could face pressure amidst poor export numbers.

Resilient Singapore banks will falter in second half: Fitch

Signs point to an earnings and asset quality meltdown well into 2013.

Singapore dollar benefits from weak greenback

The local currency hit a one-year high against the US dollar and trades at $1.2215.

US dollar slips further against the local currency

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke has delivered QE3, half a month after signaling intentions to do so.

Manulife Income Series–Singapore Fund hits S$30m mark

It is the first fund for an investment-linked plan to provide a monthly income.

Singapore dollar hits new one-year high

The local currency has been gaining ground on the USD in the lead-up to Fed’s open market committee meeting.

Actis appoints Danny Koh as Director in Singapore

Mr Danny Koh will also be Head of Origination in Southeast Asia.

Singapore most targeted nation for M&A in Southeast Asia

Singapore targeted M&A is at its highest YTD Volume since 2008.

What does it mean for Singapore that jobs are being moved back to the EU as it is cheaper?

Banks are switching back office roles to European countries as salaries in Singapore are two to four times more expensive.

US dollar falls to $1.2293 against the local currency

Find out here which two factors pushed down the value of the greenback.