Singapore
StraitsX partners with Ant, Grab for blockchain payments
Starting September, tourists from 12 regions can use their home payment apps.
StraitsX partners with Ant, Grab for blockchain payments
Starting September, tourists from 12 regions can use their home payment apps.
Citi, Fidelity demonstrate real-time settlement of MMF and digital FX
It might enable faster, seamless management of treasury positions.
ANEXT Bank, Schroders to launch investment funds to MSMEs
Over 30% of ANEXT’s customers are foreign business owners.
MAS unveils plan to advance tokenisation in financial services
The plan focuses on four areas.
Crypto platform Gemini clinches in-principle approval in Singapore
Gemini is one step closer to getting a major payment institution license.
OCBC demonstrates intraday institutional lending capabilities
It made use of reverse repos on J.P. Morgan’s Digitial Financing app.
Singapore launches GFTN to strengthen fintech hub status
Sopnendu Mohanty will leave MAS in 2025 to become group CEO of GFTN
Trust Bank, Income Insurance rolls out new travel insurance
It offers coverage for unused entertainment tickets, and shopping and baggage coverage.
Bank of Singapore unveils alternative investment digital platform for independete asset managers
Close to 30 funds will be made available in FIM Alternatives Select.
Singapore, Italy kick off program showcasing 6 Italian fintechs
The startups get 1-to-1 pitching sessions with investors, amongst others.
MAS and IMDA to implement new framework against phishing scams
The new framework will take effect on 16 December.
foodpanda and Fiserv launch e-commerce payments processor
It will first roll out in Singapore and Hong Kong.
OCBC launches MyOwn bank account for children and teenagers
It will enable them to monitor their account and make PayNow transactions.
ABS, Singapore anti-ML group unveil new practice paper to enhance audits
Banks in Singapore are expected to review their audit practices against the paper.
DBS unveils token services with smart contracts for transaction clients
It makes use of DBS’ Ethereum Virtual machine-compatible permissioned blockchain.
DCS Card Centre launches Visa card with three rewards options
Cardholders can choose either investment credits, miles rewards, or cash rebates.
Aspire receives IPA for the Major Payment Institution license
This supports the company's goal to build a user-friendly financial platform.
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