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DBS’s net profit slips 2% YoY in 9M
DBS’s net profit slips 2% YoY in 9M
The group attributed this to the impact of the global minimum tax.
Singaporeans account for 11% of stolen card data: study
In terms of price, Japan is most expensive whilst New Zealand saw the most growth.
Affluent cardholders lead spending, travel activity after F1 race: Visa
Affluent card users have 65% more shopping spend whilst 35% of travellers visited other places post-race weekend.
MAS, police tighten coordination for Prince Holding Group probe
MAS said FIs have filed early alerts and shut suspect accounts, limiting fund exposure.
HSBC Innovation Banking launches Singapore operations with $1.5b fund
Neil Falconer has been appointed to lead the Singapore arm of HSBC Innovation Banking.
DBS and Goldman Sachs complete first interbank OTC crypto options trade
Industry observers say this could accelerate the development of an interbank market for crypto derivatives.
Here's how UOB plans to grow its wealth and wholesale units
For its wholesale banking business, UOB is touting its financing of supply chains as key for growth.
How Gen AI is transforming banks’ financial advice, risk, and operations
Gen AI can be used to reimagine distribution, improve financial advise, and transform risk management.
Why Singapore’s fast payments need faster protections
APP fraud isn’t your typical cybercrime— it bypasses every traditional defence.
Jewel Changi, Mastercard renew partnership amidst rising visitor spend
Cardholder privileges at airport offerings aim to boost spending.
Singapore banks show weak brand-experience alignment in 2025
Citibank and DBS were the only banks to achieve high rankings.
Singapore banks face softer earnings as NIMs stay under pressure
DBS also noted growing focus on Singapore banks’ Hong Kong exposures.
SG banks' Q3 profit seen slipping up to 1.6% QoQ on lower interest rates
Lower interest rates outweighed improved investor sentiments.
Alipay+ expands digital services as SGQR payments surge
Cross-border payment acceptance for Alipay+ now includes more than 100 markets.
UOB sees rising trade finance demand in ASEAN and Greater China
Digital payments made up 90% of total transaction volumes in the first half.
Banks see sharp drop in cheque use ahead of 2027 phaseout
More people are using e-payment solutions such as PayNow and FAST.
Singapore extends lead as regional fintech hub with 84% share
Regionally, fintech funding fell sharply to $1.1b (US$839m), down 39% from the same period in 2024.
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