Posts by Liam Redmond
Serving with purpose: Expectations of non-profit board directors
Unlike directors of listed companies, NPO directors operate in an environment where the Code of Corporate Governance, Companies Act and SGX Listing Rules do not apply IN RECENT years, Singapore has seen a steady increase in the number and diversity of non-profit organisations, or NPOs. These organisations vary widely in their missions, beneficiaries and governance…
Read MoreWith flying colors! Injured monarch butterfly miraculously able to fly again thanks to wing transplant on LI
This surgery was a total metamorphosis! An injured monarch butterfly with a ripped-off wing is able to fly again thanks to a first-of-its kind transplant at a nature preserve on Long Island. The endangered beauty underwent a wild new surgery to receive a replacement wing from a similarly sized dead butterfly at Sweetbriar Nature Center,…
Read MoreWho is the CEO of Verizon?
Do you have Verizon? If you never heard of it or live under a rock, Verizon is a well-known brand of telecommunications that is used all over the world by many countries. But, how much do you know of the history and the CEO of Verizon? Perhaps there is a lesson in there to be…
Read MoreEx-CIMB Singapore chief Victor Lee to join Security Bank in the Philippines as CEO
[SINGAPORE] Victor Lee, the former chief executive officer of CIMB Singapore, has been appointed president and CEO of the Philippine-listed Security Bank Corp, reported the Philippine Daily Inquirer on Sep 30. This comes after Lee’s abrupt departure from his CEO role at CIMB Singapore, which parent company CIMB Group announced on Sep 9. The Malaysian…
Read MoreUS: Wall Street subdued at open after Powell offers no rate clues
[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indices posted subdued gains at Thursday’s (Oct 9) open, after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell offered no fresh policy signals, leaving investors to rely on older data to shape sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 20.5 points, or 0.04 per cent, to 46,622.31 at the open. The S&P 500…
Read MoreLaunch of knowledge hub aims to beef up AI use among financial institutions: Chee Hong Tat
[SINGAPORE] The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) knowledge hub to help the city-state’s financial institutions strengthen their capabilities in the implementation of AI. The resources of the hub, accessible to more than 80 financial institutions, include successful AI use cases curated by industry participants in key areas such as…
Read MorePlot twist: Prime Day is over, but these Kindle deals aren’t
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are now in the past, but if you’re a procrastinator, you’re in luck: some deals haven’t gone anywhere. Some of the best deals, even, are…
Read MoreHedge funds are using options to bet on year-end US dollar gain
[SINGAPORE] Hedge funds worldwide look to be favouring the US dollar in the option market as they bet that the currency’s rebound versus most major peers will extend into year-end. Funds in Europe and Asia have ramped up option trades this week based on the view that currencies such as the euro and yen will…
Read MoreFerrari lifts the hood on EV tech in maiden electric car
The unveiling offers a glimpse into the brand’s EV future, marking a major milestone in the auto industry’s shift from combustion to battery power [MARANELLO] Ferrari has unveiled the technology which will power its hotly-anticipated first electric car, the Elettrica, as the 78-year-old luxury Italian sportscar maker looks to add battery power to its hybrid…
Read MoreDarius Rucker engaged after fiancée admits she hid relationship to protect it
Darius Rucker is officially an engaged man after keeping his relationship under wraps. The 59-year-old “Wagon Wheel” singer shared that he is engaged to Emily Deahl in a joint Instagram post shared on Wednesday. “Thank you for showing me a level of happiness I have never known,” he wrote in the caption. “The day I met…
Read MoreDarius Slayton shouldn’t suit up against Eagles | The Injury Report
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Read MoreHSBC plans to take Hang Seng Bank private in US$37 billion deal
The firm, based in London, is known as an anchor of commerce between the Asia-Pacific region and the rest of the world [SINGAPORE] HSBC Holdings is proposing to acquire the rest of Hang Seng Bank as the Asia exposed lender seeks to cement its presence in its key market of Hong Kong, valuing the target…
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