Singapore
DBS tokenises structured notes, to distribute via ADDX, DigiFT, HydraX
DBS tokenises structured notes, to distribute via ADDX, DigiFT, HydraX
To start, it will tokenise cash-settled crypto-link participation notes.
3 days ago
GXS Bank rolls out money lock feature
Customers can lock away the funds in their savings pockets.
3 days ago
OCBC targets 100 senior leaders to be ICF ACC accredited by 2027
The aspiring coaches will have to complete 60 hours of coaching education, amongst others.
3 days ago
CIMB Singapore unveils FlexiPay loan with flexible SME repayment terms
Repayments are automatically deducted as a percentage of daily deposits.
6 days ago
Bank of Singapore offers UHNWIs SFO-style investment vehicle
They can qualify for tax exemptions of single-family offices without setting up one.
UOB reaps 7 awards at Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2025
It was recognised for its initiatives that support holistic well-being, transform branch experience, advance digital transformation, and elevate customer experience.
ANZ names Ender Tanar as ANZ Japan country head
He has been ANZ country head in Germany for seven years.
Singapore, Brunei establish reciprocal cross-border collateral arrangement
This will allow them to accept a wider range of collateral in their facilities.
Digital banking platform market set to grow to $168.3b by 2032
Growth in internet users and the shift to online banking will drive its expansion.
Singapore banks see H1 profit ease on margin, tax pressures
The big three’s profitability moderated from peal levels, noted Moody’s Ratings.
UOB strengthened deposit franchise, saw more bad loans in Q2
Its NPL formation was elevated in Q2, according to UOB Kay Hian.
DBS’ net profit flat in H1 despite higher tax expenses
Markets trading income rose to its strongest performance in four years.
UOB’s net profit down 3% to S$2.83b in H1 2025
Interim dividend is 85 cents per ordinary share.
TransferMate clinches MAS approval to add payment services
This expands its existing suite of products in Singapore to include storing funds.
DBS and UOB earnings to show impact of SORA, credit costs
DBS should have good earnings, whilst the effect of SORA is a point of interest.
Automation stalls hiring at Singapore’s top banks
Lenders are also upskilling to keep up with tech.
Chocolate Finance raises $19.4m in Series A+ funding
It has also received a license to start its operations in Hong Kong.
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