Singapore

Citi launches second China desk in Singapore

Ten relationship and product managers will support Chinese clients’ FDI.

IFRS 9 has ‘volatile' impact on Singapore banks' earnings

This is due to the change in calculating expected credit loss (ECL).

OCBC unveils flexible loan scheme for SMEs

The loan offers funding of up to $200,000.

Singapore banks anticipate higher profits in 2018

Rising interest rates and loan growth are key factors.

Financial inclusion could boost APAC banks revenues by US$88b

China has the greatest potential revenues estimated at US$63.4b.

DBS expands mobile banking and payment apps services

Customers can now scan to pay 7-Eleven stores via QR codes.

UOB unveils digital advisory service for corporate investors

The new service is exclusively for UOB’s commercial banking clients.

Standard Chartered's premium banking to launch in 10 countries

They will roll out the service in Asia, Africa, and Middle East in 2018.

Singapore banks target lower credit cost in 2018

Every 5bp decrease in credit cost can lift sector earnings by 3%.

Singapore banks' wealth management income grows 39%

All three banks registered absolute growth in 9M17.

What is the progress of financial integration in ASEAN banks?

Some countries have already started negotiating to meet the deadline.

Citi names Stuart Stanley as head of Asia markets and securities services

He will succeed Patrick Dewilde who will retire in March 2018 after 34 years of service. Stuart has been with Citi for more than 13 years and has extensive global experience in managing complex businesses. He has spent the last eight years as global head of commodities based in London, responsible for Citi’s activities in physical and financial commodity products serving the firm’s global client base. During this time, he helped to grow and develop the franchise into an industry leader. With the support and partnership of the Asia operating committee and the markets and securities services management team, Stuart will continue to build on Citi’s efforts to be the best partner to clients in the region. Stuart will work closely with Patrick over the next few months to ensure a seamless transition before he assumes his new responsibilities on March 1, 2018. During this time, Citi will run a process to select Stuart’s successor as global head of commodities.