Finance Watch: A new era in wealth management beckons
SINGAPORE - One of the biggest challenges - and opportunities - facing the wealth management industry, especially in Asia, is the transfer of inter-generational wealth. As the first-generation creators of wealth reach retirement age, they are starting to restructure their asset holdings. This will add complexity to the wealth management marketplace, says Bank of Singapore (BOS) chief executive Bahren Shaari. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.
Little India F&B shops facing staff shortage with more foreign workers wanting to return home
SINGAPORE - The food and beverage sector has seen minimal impact in the wake of new travel curbs but shops in Little India are facing staff shortages, with more foreign workers wanting to return to their families. Junior Kuppanna Restaurant had 11 employees from India but seven are now stuck there as they had been visiting their families before the pandemic. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.
Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 30
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Tuesday, March 30. Traffic in Suez Canal resumes after stranded ship refloated Tugboats hauled the giant vessel away from the side of the waterway, where it had been lodged since March 23. READ MORE HERE Suez Canal jam may further strain Singapore manufacturers amid shipping container shortage Manufacturers are already facing higher shipping container costs amid disruptions due to the pandemic. READ MORE HERE NTU team develops new Covid-19 rapid test kit that can detect variants It produces results within 30 minutes and can be used directly on patient samples. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Covid-19 shows importance of resilience in healthcare system: DPM Heng at SGH 200th anniversary celebrations "We must learn from Covid-19 to better prepare for Disease X," he said. READ MORE HERE New S'pore-North America subsea cable system to be completed in 2024 It will help boost digital connectivity and offer network diversity between the regions. READ MORE HERE Former oil tycoon and Hin Leong founder Lim Oon Kuin facing 23 more forgery-related charges The new charges are ...