To compete for tenants, Singapore landlords are adding amenities like pickleball courts and fitness centers to office buildings. This "placemaking" trend boosts workplace appeal, allowing high-quality properties to charge up to a 20% rental premium.

JPMorgan Chase has significantly expanded its private banking presence across Asia. The bank doubled its Singapore-based banker team and increased staff serving South-east Asia and Australia to over 50. This strategic growth aims to capture more wealth management business, particularly in Indonesia.

Singaporean households can claim S$500 CDC vouchers starting June 11. The disbursement was brought forward from 2027 to ease cost pressures amid global uncertainty. Funds must be split between participating hawkers/merchants and supermarkets, remaining valid until December 31, 2027.

Veteran banker Lim Leong Guan will lead Bank of Singapore's Dubai franchise from July 1st. He heads private banking for the Middle East, South Asia, and International regions. This appointment strengthens BOS’s focus on ultra-high-net-worth clients in key global hubs.