International Financial Centre, World of Opportunities
Singapore has a strong reputation as a leading financial centre, globally and especially in Asia. Its strategic location and stable political climate make it an ideal gateway to the region while its pro-business environment, excellent infrastructure, cost-competitiveness and highly skilled workforce make it a natural choice for financial institutions to base their operations in Singapore. The Global Competitiveness Report 2006-2007 by the World Economic Forum (WEF), ranked Singapore among the top 5 most competitive countries in the world, and the most competitive in Asia. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)'s Global Survey 2005 also ranked Singapore highly for its business environment.
The Overall World Competitiveness Scoreboard
Ranking
Country
1
Switzerland
2
Finland
3
Sweden
4
Denmark
5
Singapore
6
USA
7
Japan
8
Germany
9
Netherlands
10
UK
Source: WEF Global Competitiveness Report 2006-2007
Business Environment
Ranking
Country
1
Denmark
2
Canada
3
USA
4
Singapore
5
Hong Kong
6
Netherlands
7
Finland
8
UK
9
Switzerland
10
Ireland
Source: EIU Global Survey 2005
It's no surprise then that Singapore hosts many of the world's large and reputable financial institutions. Indeed, our vibrant financial centre offers exciting job opportunities in a wide range of financial services. Hear what some of the top professionals in the financial arena has to say!
Find out more about the Singapore Financial Sector and the exciting opportunities available at our Singapore Financial Sector page and Gateway to opportunities page.
Global City for Global Talent
Singapore is a cosmopolitan city - a melting pot of cultures where people of different races live, work and play harmoniously. Here, you can enjoy one of the highest standards of living in the world at relatively low cost. For families with children, you have access to a world-class education system including numerous international schools. Our healthcare services are also renowned. We have successfully integrated lush greenery into our urban developments, truly creating a city within a garden. Our vibrant arts and cultural scene and wide range of entertainment, dining and leisure options make it easy for working professionals to strike a good work-life balance. For more information about our exciting and unique lifestyle offerings, please visit www.visitsingapore.com
Singapore's open door policy on foreign talent and conducive living environment also allow global talent to settle in comfortably and quickly. No wonder international surveys revealed Singapore as the top choice in Asia for global talent.
Quality of Living
Asia Ranking
City/Country
1
Singapore
2
Tokyo, Japan
3
Yokohama, Japan
Source: Mercer Human Resource Consulting 2006
Attractive Environment for Highly-Skilled Foreigners
Ranking
Country
1
USA
2
Singapore
3
Switzerland
4
Hong Kong
5
Ireland
Source: IMD Competitiveness Yearbook 2006
Knowledge and Innovation
It is also easy for you to pursue self-development in Singapore by taking advantage of the excellent academic programmes and executive education offered by internationally reputable universities such as the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Management University, INSEAD and the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. Top commercial training providers are also located here and provide industry-specific training and preparatory training for international professional qualifications programmes.
Leading industry players have also set up centres of excellence in financial education and research here in Singapore, adding to the breadth and depth of our intellectual capital. Such investment in education, continuous training and development, and research can only strengthen the capabilities of financial sector professionals, providing them with an enriching and fulfilling learning journey in Singapore.
To explore relocation to Singapore, start by checking out the Contact Singapore website for general relocation information
