Singapore
Singapore banks attract inflows as investors exit riskier Gulf markets
Singapore banks attract inflows as investors exit riskier Gulf markets
Wealth and deposit inflows from risk-averse investors may cushion weaker net interest income.
3 days ago
DBS urges portfolio rebalancing as volatility rises
Investors should avoid excessive exposure to any single market or asset class.
4 days ago
Finance sector ranks second in Singapore retrenchment rate
Only information and communications ranked higher.
4 days ago
HSBC Singapore unveils refreshed mobile app with expanded wealth services
Customers can customise their homepage and have access to enhanced wealth tools.
6 days ago
FOMO Pay launches AI soundbox and targets AI-powered merchant portal
FOMO Pay is developing an AI layer that will give actionable insights on transaction patterns.
Singapore on-time loan repayments in 2025 hit post-COVID record high
It has jumped to 86%, when it hovered around 36% to 65% in 2020-2024.
MariBank rolls out S$1 equity fund at invite-only phase
Full public access via the MariBank app starts in April 2026, according to a press release.
BSP assures continued cash operations and public services on Fridays
Government officials have suggested a four-day work week to conserve energy.
AI integration and job security take centre stage in finance recruitment: Hays
Job seekers also expect a 10% pay rise when switching roles.
Ripple joins MAS BLOOM initiative to pilot tokenized trade settlements
It aims to create a model for cross-border, interoperable settlements.
MAS rolls out AI risk toolkit for financial firms
The framework was built with 24 banks insurers and industry partners to guide safe deployment.
From teller to group cash head: Tesy Mathew charts DBS’s cash evolution
Treasurers need better cash visibility as payments accelerate.
MAS bans 2 ex-relationship managers over money laundering case
They are each given prohibition orders of 16 years and 7 years, respectively.
Singapore finance hiring outlook drops to 11% in Q2 survey
Finance job demand weakens even as national hiring expectations climb to 24%.
UOB’s Lim Lay Wah: Supplier readiness key to sustainability
Financing alone is rarely enough.
Singapore women in finance show stronger entrepreneurial aspirations, up to 42%
Generation Z and Millennials lead rise in entrepreneurial ambitions.
SG banking brand value hits $33b as DBS cracks Global Top 20
Singapore ranked 9th globally in banking brand value, led by DBS’ 9% growth.
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