HSBC has appointed Ed Moncreiffe as chief executive of its global insurance division with immediate effect. Moncreiffe has been with the HSBC Group for 18 years, and has held several leadership roles including head of life and pensions Brazil, global head of retail insurance, and global head of insurance for strategic partnerships.

The city-state’s location, high reporting standards and reputation for stability make it an attractive base in the region. How did it become the go-to hub for startups?

Singapore has ruled out hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, further plunging the future of the multi-sport event into doubt. Officials decided not to bid after ‘studying feasibility’ of hosting event that reportedly cost the UK £778 million in 2022.

Singapore has expanded the scope of what cryptocurrency-related activities it regulates to include custodial services, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced on Tuesday.

Alchemy Pay, a global crypto payment service provider, has invested in UK-based fintech LaPay to expand its global Web 3.o payment solutions.

Metroline Limited, ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited’s wholly owned subsidiary, bagged a $720m contract to operate four public bus franchises by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA).

Trellis is a leadership development firm that partners with CEOs to help them build high-performance teams and scalable organisations. Led by scaling expert and former CEO Rob Bier, Trellis supports its clients across a stack of organization development needs including Leadership Development, high-performing teams, building cultures of accountability, and scaling.

A 1°C warmer Singapore will result in an 88 per cent increase in economic losses to heat stress, which also negatively affects fertility, research by National University of Singapore finds.

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