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OCBC CEO Helen Wong to retire; Tan Teck Long named successor
OCBC CEO Helen Wong to retire; Tan Teck Long named successor
Post-retirement, Wong will remain chairman of OCBC China and director of OCBC HK.
18 hours ago
DCS Card Centre expands into Web3 as superapps reshape payments
A stablecoin conversion card offers a bridge between crypto and cash.
20 hours ago
Aspire now part of Amazon Payment Service Provider Program
Sellers can receive Amazon payouts directly into Aspire’s local currency accounts.
1 day ago
Bank of Singapore unveils new asset allocation framework
It promotes diversification and focuses on minimising loss in the worst-case scenarios.
2 days ago
Investment banking fees jump 38% in H1 2025: report
Citi led the market with $72.9m (US$54m) in fees, capturing a 12.5% share.
2 days ago
Singapore is Asia’s top offshore destination of wealthy investors
Saving up for vacation and leisure overtook financial security as the top financial goal.
2 days ago
SSFA issues new guidance for green and transition financing
This guide helps stakeholders in SEA apply the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance.
3 days ago
OCBC rules out future Great Eastern bids after delisting fails
OCBC holds a 93.72% stake in the insurer.
3 days ago
ION Orchard, Visa partner for exclusive retail experiences
ION+ Rewards Members can unlock a variety of premium privileges by shopping with their Visa cards.
3 days ago
ShopBack secures MPI licence in Singapore for payment product
ShopBack Pay is now authorized to provide payment services in the country.
3 days ago
SMFG to establish agentic AI firm in Singapore
Ahmed Jamil Mazhari has been named CEO and SMFG’s AI transformation advisor.
3 days ago
Revolut partners with Ant Int’l to enable transfers to China via Alipay
It has a tiered fee system.
3 days ago
UOB acknowledges penalty for anti-money laundering breaches
Two of its employees were reprimanded, it said in an SGX statement.
5 days ago
Six banks penalized in Singapore for AML breaches
Credit Suisse’s fine also accounts for separate breaches related to US customer accounts.
5 days ago
Tokenisation of bank assets could boost liquidity and risk management in FX
But the industry must address the potential fragmentation of the liquidity pool.
UOB signs MoUs to support business expansion across ASEAN
These partnerships aim to enhance trade, investment, and the internationalisation of Singapore enterprises.
Singapore fraud losses rise as APP scams take over
The report revealed human-initiated attacks in Singapore surged by 30% YoY, even as automated bot attacks declined by 27%.
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