Singapore

DBS Bank teams up with Cohen & Steers for new fund

DBS Bank teams up with Cohen & Steers for new fund

The US firm aims to strengthen its presence in Asia through its new Singapore office.
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Singapore banks lead globally in AI use for financial crime compliance

Singapore spends US$68.2m per year on AML and KYC operations.
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Singapore banks introduce safeguard for large digital withdrawals

Accounts losing over 50% of balance may enter a 24-hour cool-off period.
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Singapore’s investment banking fees rise 31.5% in 9M 2025

ECM underwriting fees and M&A advisory fees have more than doubled.

Singapore’s private banking industry seeks to strengthen philanthropy advisory

They want to enhance advisors’ capabilities related to making philanthropic decisions.

EFG Bank AG names Robin Heng as vice chairman of SEA

Heng was most recently co-head of private banking at Bank of Singapore.

UOB enables cardholders to redeem rewards at Johor merchants

They can offset bills using their rewards points.

UOB teams with CS CDC to deliver financial literacy to SG residents

They will hold workshops and publish financial literacy content.

Singapore’s fintech investment in H1 is highest in two years: KPMG

Payments, crypto, AI & ML amassed the majority of the deal values.

How vocal analysis can help deliver more personalized services

Banks and insurers may be able to use intent behind the voice to determine if they can make a sale or not.

DBS positions digital exchange as safe gateway in $4t asset market

ETFs have become a vehicle for institutions to access bitcoins without the complexity.

Crédit Agricole CIB and Indosuez inaugurate new Singapore office

They will share the 43,420 square feet workspace at IOI Central Boulevard Towers.

Why Singapore’s digital banks target gig workers and micro businesses

May SME owners use personal bank accounts due to high fees of business accounts.

Why banks still don’t start with your name

An ABF Summit keynote challenged how banks begin customer interactions.

DBS expands FX and commodities products as clients seek higher returns

DBS' 300,000 wealth clients are increasingly embracing FX and precious metals, said Rohit Meena.

HSBC sets up Singapore centre to explore quantum tech in finance

Initial priorities include PQC, QKD, and long-term infrastructure resilience.