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OCBC to provide social loans to 10,000 women entrepreneurs by 2030
OCBC to provide social loans to 10,000 women entrepreneurs by 2030
It has supported over 2,000 women-owned SMEs as of June 2025.
15 hours ago
CIMB Singapore rolls out card for sole proprietors and SME owners
It offers zero FX fees and complimentary airport lounge access.
16 hours ago
Standard Chartered Singapore posts 13.7% rise in H1 2025 net profit
However, total operating expenses also widened by 5.2%.
1 day ago
GXS Bank expands SME lending after Validus acquisition
It’s also targeting Grab merchants and Singtel customers for financing.
1 day ago
Citi’s new Singapore head is first local to hold the position in 50 years
Lee Lung Nien has been with Citi for 35 years.
2 days ago
CIMB names new growth markets, Singapore unit chief
Victor Lee Meng Teck has resigned and will be on “gardening leave.”
Experian and SFA launch partnership to boost FinTech growth
The goal is to accelerate the growth of high-potential companies offering scalable technologies.
Over 370,000 Singapore bank customers used the money lock feature
More than $30b have been locked up.
SG banks’ uncertainty ratings revised to low as tariff risks ease
Their uncertainty risks were raised to medium in April 2025.
Which bank brands are most favored by Singapore’s wealthiest?
Top brands are those with wealth management expertise and international reach.
Citi and SMRT celebrate 20-year partnership with new card benefits
These include a limited cashback offer for new cardmembers and ringgit savings.
QCP Trading granted major payment institution licence in Singapore
It can now offer spot DPT trading services to institutional clients.
Baiduri Bank opens Singapore office to support Bruneian firms
It seeks to facilitate foreign direct investments into Brunei.
Singtel and UOB relaunch credit card with 12% cashback
The card also removes foreign currency transaction fees, offering increased utility for overseas spending.
Maybank Singapore’s profit before tax down 5.8% to S$363.82m in H1
Net fund-based income rose 17.9% due to balance sheet growth and cost management.
Tazapay nabs fresh funding from Series B round
The cross-border payments firm will also expand to Japan.
2C2P clinches major payment institution license in Singapore
2C2P can now offer money transfer services in Singapore, amongst others.
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