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SG banking brand value hits $33b as DBS cracks Global Top 20
SG banking brand value hits $33b as DBS cracks Global Top 20
Singapore ranked 9th globally in banking brand value, led by DBS’ 9% growth.
MAS sets climate transition planning expectations for financial institutions
New guidance takes effect in 2027.
Yoonmee Jeong drives OCBC’s green finance push in Asia
The wager is that transition finance will expand even if the alliances around it do not.
Mastercard runs first live agentic payment in Singapore with DBS, UOB
Ride booking used tokenised credentials.
Singapore’s finance sector lifts business sentiment as index hits 53.4
Business Sentiment Index climbed 1.2 points in Q4 2025, ending a six-month slide.
HSBC Singapore names two senior appointments for China proposition
Ying Wang and Irene Zeng’s new roles are aimed at helping Chinese businesses in their cross-border needs.
Mastercard names Minsook Cho as Singapore Country Manager
She will oversee business operations and strategic direction in the market.
Syfe launches JPMAM active ETF portfolio in Singapore
The Equity Alpha portfolio targets an annual alpha of 0.5% to 1% at a fraction of typical annual fees.
Singapore finance firms struggle as 72% face talent gap
Survey shows 94% are revising financial and operational plans to secure workers.
MUFG and Singlife seal $550m insurance financing deal
It ranks amongst Singapore’s largest insurance financings.
OCBC hit with complaint over coal power financing in Indonesia
The complaint notes it excludes financing for new coal plants under its framework.
OCBC’s net profit dip 2% to $5.87b on higher tax expenses
OCBC’s net profit dip 2% to $5.87b on higher tax expenses
UOB’s net profit falls 23% to $3.69b in 2025 as allowances double
The bank raised provisions by S$1.5b, with higher allowances in Singapore and China.
Singapore banks lead pay as hiring access ranks low
DBS and OCBC were at the bottom 20% for job opportunities to non-degree holders and less experienced workers.
DBS and TenPay Global launches zero-fee transfers to Weixin Pay wallets
The bank connects customers to mainland China wallets.
Standard Chartered launches ESG-linked cash account
Enhanced interest rates apply when sustainability targets are met.
OCBC new investors triple as bank braces for 2026 gold, silver uptick
The bank sees sustained growth on the back of industrial use and recent price rallies.
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