Singapore

Thanks to rocketing household savings.

Banks are impressively geared up for headwinds.

As shoebox flats flood the market.

Some considerations must be made, analysts say.

Loans for 37 condos have defaulted.

But compliance and regulation roles are in demand.

Should it feel very afraid?.

This involves the SGD SIBOR as well.

A lot more progress is needed.

The banks could be affected in an industry shakeout.

The proposed Shanghai-Hong Kong Connect is a potential game-changer for the world's second-largest economy to entrench itself as Asia's dominant financial hub, but don't count Singapore out of contention.

Some holders have debts that exceed their annual income.

OCBC is the most exposed.

Fear of losing market share sparks constant vigilance among financial services firms, but lately attention has been shifting from traditional competitors to threats from an entirely new sector: social media.

Mobile is fast becoming part of a long-term strategy for banks, financial institutions, and merchants with the rapid convergence of mobile devices, internet, and eCommerce. It represents an opportunity for businesses to achieve considerable growth and satisfy growing expectations of consumers.

Outstanding housing loans grew 6% in September.