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OCBC’s Helen Wong eyes wealth flow as growth driver as Q3 fee income rebounds

“BUT I wouldn’t paint too rosy a picture,” said Wong, noting that investors were still on the fence about taking on more wealth-management activities.

Iras commits to implement crypto-asset reporting framework with 47 other jurisdictions

THE Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (Iras) said that the reporting will be based on the internationally agreed Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), which was published in June 2023.

Changi Airport launches carbon-offset programme for passengers across airlines

CALLED Changi Carbon Offsets, the programme includes a carbon calculator on Changi Airport’s website and the Changi App, so passengers can calculate the carbon emissions for their forthcoming flight based on where the flight starts, ends and the class of travel.

CapitaLand inks 6-year deal to manage Kallang Wave Mall, Singapore Sports Hub retail spaces

AS THE new retail operator, it will collaborate with Kallang Alive Sport Management to review plans to enhance the shopping experience there, such as by reconfiguring spaces and refreshing retail offerings.

ValueMax moots restructuring Malaysian units with eye on Bursa listing

VALUEMAX has proposed transferring its shareholding in four Malaysian associated companies from its wholly owned subsidiary, VMM Holdings, to Well Chip Group for a potential listing on Bursa Malaysia.

Why companies need to pay attention to the ‘zero consumer’

THEY are omnichannel shoppers, they scrimp and splurge at the same time, they’re not brand-loyal, they’re eco-conscious. And they demand a response from retailers and consumer goods makers after their shopping dollar.