Singapore

Indonesia's Bank Mandiri opens Singapore branch

Bosses aim for a “reasonable presence”.

Rising standards in the funds industry

There is a current trend in offshore fund and deal structuring towards more compliance and corporate governance. This is evident across two strong investment themes in which our clients are involved.

Banks vs E-services: Should traditional banking services fear digitization?

Find out what Citi, Maybank, DBS, and other major banks in Asia have to say.

Basel III compliant securities growing among Singapore banks: Moody's

Tagged as 'credit positive' for depositors, bondholders.

When satisfactory is no longer enough for your risk, compliance, and audit function

At a conference in November 2012, Thomas J. Curry, Head of US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) said: “We are no longer willing to accept audit and risk management functions that are simply satisfactory. We are looking for excellence. Our expectation now is that large institutions will meet the standard of ‘strong’ for audit and risk management functions, and that the independent directors will take a strong hand in ensuring compliance.”

UOB sets up FX unit for small business

The first of its kind in Southeast Asia.