Singapore

Cambodia joins ASEAN RPC initiative to boost payment links

Cambodia joins ASEAN RPC initiative to boost payment links

RPC was launched in 2022 by central banks of Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and more.
19 hours ago

Azimut Group appoints Jackson Ng as regional head of fintech, Asia

Ng is currently COO and CTO of Azimut Singapore.
2 days ago

DBS rolls out new benefits under its Heartland Merchant Banking Package

Merchants can save up to S$1,880 through waivers and cashbacks.
2 days ago

Singapore investment banking fees up 18% to $257.5m in Q1

But ECM underwriting fees fell to its lowest since 2016 and syndicated lending fees declined.
2 days ago

Aspire secures capital markets service license in Singapore

It will launch its investment solution Aspire Yield soon.
6 days ago

MariBank launches remittance service for retail and business customers

Service is currently offered on an invite-only basis with 10 currencies and 13 destinations.
6 days ago

UOB to take legal action against Yang Kee Logistics’ ex-CEO

The bank called Ken Koh’s allegations baseless.

Singapore’s financial sector turns to contract hiring for cost control

Hiring processes have become lengthier as employers consider cultural fit and regulatory compliance.

Singapore places fourth for most ‘ATMs near me’ Google searches

Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Mongolia, and Hong Kong also made the list.

Chocolate Finance to continue 3-6 day withdrawal time frame

It has not disclosed when it plans to return the instant liquidity feature.

GXS Savings Account’s maximum balance raised to S$95K

Interest rate is 2.38% for the Savings Pocket product.

OCBC CEO Helen Wong’s remuneration up 5.7% to S$12.8m in 2024

Her base salary is lower but her bonus is higher.

SG millennials, Gen Z want rewards customisation in credit cards

Over 1 in 2 said that being able to customize rewards will reduce the need to switch.

Why high capital levels are a double-edged sword for Singapore banks

The banking sector in Singapore has shown signs of expansion, with loan growth rising to approximately 5% in 2024.

BC Payments clinches in-principle approval for MPI license in Singapore

The company plans to double its Singapore headcount over the next year.