Singapore
UOB unveils exclusive wine pairing dinners for cardholders
Cardholders can also attend invite-only wine masterclasses.
UOB unveils exclusive wine pairing dinners for cardholders
Cardholders can also attend invite-only wine masterclasses.
Ravi Menon reappointed as managing director of MAS
Senior Advisor Goh Chok Tong is stepping down from his position.
MAS introduces scheme to boost polytechnic grads in financial sector
The authority wants an increase of more than 80% in polytechnic graduates in the sector.
HSBC SG partners with Mastercard for travel credit card
It aims to provide convenience for travellers due to the rise in post-pandemic traffic.
OCBC prices A$1b senior floating rate green notes
The bank will issue the notes through its Sydney Branch.
Moomoo Singapore and Wise collaborate for easy trade deposit system
The app will allow Singaporeans to change the local currency to Singapore dollars based on real-time exchange rates.
Singapore’s NETS boosts touchless payment options
Consumers can now use their Mastercard and Visa debit cards to make NETS contactless payments locally.
SG fintech Volopay targets to triple revenue by June 2024
Rising above the pandemic, varying regulations, and talent pool challenges, Volopay sets an ambitious goal to expand operations.
UBS appoints new CFO following Credit Suisse’s takeover
Todd Tuckner will take on the CFO post at the close of the acquisition.
GXS Bank launches brand in Singapore with GXS FlexiLoan, campaign
GXS collaborated with three local artists to create the key visuals for the campaign.
1 in 5 of OCBC’s home, renovation, and car loans now green
The Singapore bank has extended over S$3.5b of green loans in two years and targets a 10% growth in 2023.
WhatsApp launches payment feature in SG
Users will be able to send payments to merchants.
DBS imposed with $1.6b additional capital requirements for service disruptions
Total additional regulatory capital has now reached about S$1.6b (US$1.2b).
Landmark receives payment license in Singapore
It began its operations after acquiring the license.
Singapore’s Trust Bank exceeds 450,000 customers in 5 months
This comes after the bank onboarded 100,000 people in 10 days after launch.
US Treasury and MAS reinforce cross-border cybersecurity
The collaboration follows the MOU on Cybersecurity Cooperation between the institutions in August 2021.
DBS hits record net profit of S$2.57b in Q1
Board has declared a dividend of SGD 42 cents per share.
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