Singapore
YouTrip launches MYR wallet and offers free weekend shuttle service
YouTrip launches MYR wallet and offers free weekend shuttle service
Users will have to prebook slots for the shuttle services.
18 hours ago
Revolut rolls out five new currencies including Chinese Yuan
Users can now hold and exchange 39 different currencies directly in-app.
18 hours ago
Singapore banks’ dividends to weather economic and global trade woes
DBS and OCBC are expected to hold their dividends steady in 2025.
18 hours ago
UOB widens sustainable financing access for SMEs
The bank applies a differentiated assessment model.
1 day ago
Airwallex doubles Singapore revenue in 2024
The payments platform grew its headcount by 58% during the year.
1 day ago
Tighter fintech watch likely after Chocolate Finance fallout
The central bank might impose reserve requirements to meet withdrawal demands.
2 days ago
OCBC-backed working group unveils coal financing transition guidelines
It introduces best principles into the financing phase out of coal-fired power plants.
6 days ago
Aussie business-loan provider Bizcap officially launches Singapore operations
Bizcap will provide loans to small and medium enterprises of between $5,000 to $500,000.
6 days ago
GXS Bank launches preferential rates for homeowners under Reno Club
Customers can access exclusive deals from Grab, Singtel, and other partners.
6 days ago
Cambodia joins ASEAN RPC initiative to boost payment links
RPC was launched in 2022 by central banks of Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and more.
Azimut Group appoints Jackson Ng as regional head of fintech, Asia
Ng is currently COO and CTO of Azimut Singapore.
DBS rolls out new benefits under its Heartland Merchant Banking Package
Merchants can save up to S$1,880 through waivers and cashbacks.
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.
Aspire secures capital markets service license in Singapore
It will launch its investment solution Aspire Yield soon.
MariBank launches remittance service for retail and business customers
Service is currently offered on an invite-only basis with 10 currencies and 13 destinations.
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.
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