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SINGAPORE (Oct 14): “We have certainly received a lot of questions regarding the freedom to move money.” — Clifford Ng, managing partner at Zhong Lun Law Firm in Hong Kong, whose clients are keen to shift assets to Singapore.
October 11, 2019
Broker's Calls
Public transport operators could rake in additional $132.5 mil in annual revenue as PTC grants full 7% fare hike
SINGAPORE (Oct 9): Public transport operators could see an annual revenue increase of $132.5 million, after the Public Transport Council (PTC) on Tuesday granted the full 7% increase in in fares.
October 09, 2019
Broker's Calls
Headwinds expected for ComfortDelGro despite potential fare hike
SINGAPORE (Sept 19): ComfortDelGro Corporation (CDG) could see headwinds ahead for its public transport business, despite a fare hike of up to 7% that is expected to be announced later this year.
September 19, 2019
Disruption and Digitalisation
Broad regulations for a disrupted industry
SINGAPORE (Aug 12): A new licensing regime for private-hire platform operators that will kick into effect next June could level the playing field between taxi operators and ride-hailing platform providers, as well as protect drivers and consumers alike. H
August 08, 2019
Disruption and Digitalisation
Singapore to step up oversight on Grab, Gojek to enhance safety
SINGAPORE (Aug 7): Singapore will tighten regulations on ride-hailing operators such as Grab and Gojek, bringing safety-related rules for the services in line with taxi operators to better protect commuters and drivers.
August 07, 2019
Broker's Calls
Gradual turnaround of taxi operations keeps ComfortDelGro at 'buy'
SINGAPORE (Sept 4): DBS Group Research is maintaining its forecasts and “buy” recommendation for ComfortDelGro.
September 04, 2018
Broker's Calls
A transport fare review that smells of a hike
SINGAPORE (April 6): RHB is not ruling out the possibility of a fare hike next year, given the Public Transport Council has started its review of the formula through which bus and train fares are adjusted yearly.
April 06, 2017
PTC starts review of public transport fare adjustment formula and mechanism
SINGAPORE (April 5): The Public Transport Council (PTC) has started the review of the public transport fare adjustment formula and mechanism.
April 05, 2017
Public transport operators to lose $79 mil in revenue on 4.2% fare reduction
SINGAPORE (Oct 27): Public transport operators SBS Transit, SMRT, and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will see a total decrease in fare revenue of about $79 million a year, after the Public Transport Council (PTC) on Thursday announced a 4.2% decrease
October 27, 2016