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Bank of China Singapore ties up with online retailer to launch co-brand credit card
Bank of China Singapore ties up with online retailer to launch co-brand credit card
The partnership means that cardholders can enjoy up to 20% rebate on Qoo10 spend.
OCBC to roll out fingerprint-based credit card payments
This eliminates the need for multiple payment devices.
Singapore banks prefer customer deposits to current and savings accounts
Deposits to current and savings accounts jumped 9-13 ppts over 10 years.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Middle East banks seal takeover deals worth $8b; Fed rejects countercyclical capital buffer
And Fifth Third Bancorp is set to buy MB Financial for $4.7b.
Bank of Singapore inks deal with Sumitomo Mitsui subsidiary
The MOU aims to highlight BOS banking services to SMBC Trust Bank’s high net worth clientele.
Singapore's wealth management business dominates Asian competition
However, the growing preference of Chinese wealthy for Hong Kong is challenging its dominance.
Which APAC banks stand the most vulnerable to US tightening?
The impact spares no market in either developed and emerging Asia.
OCBC unveils three-year hybrid unit trust
It combines a fixed maturity product through a call option strategy.
UOB reportedly halting foreign currency banknote supply in Taiwan
The move comes amidst tighter anti-money laundering rules in the region.
Singapore introduces new reporting standards for banks
It will require data collection of RMB business activities and deposit rates to be rationalised.
DBS ramps up digital investments to outbid China's non-bank fintech giants
The Singapore lender has invested about $3.5b to upgrade its technological infrastructure.
Singapore private banking bonuses up by as much as 7% in 2017
Bankers of the ultra wealthy can also expect bonuses in the form of stocks and shares.
OCBC Bank changes the face of priority banking
Rolling out a facial recognition system in its Premier Banking business, the bank aims to personalise and elevate customer banking experience.
Evolving client roles push for integrated banking platforms
Banks are rolling out digital cash management tools to adapt to changes.
Asian banks deploy smart branches and digital tools
41% of customers now prefer to interact with their banks online.
Amol Gupte reveals how Citi takes the fintech revolution as a positive disruption
The bank facilitates co-creation with fintechs which helped bag seven consecutive quarters of revenue growth in Asia Pacific.
Property pickup buoys Singapore banks' glowing growth prospects
Housing and bridging loans are expected to receive a boost from the price boom.
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