Singapore

HSBC Singapore offers zero-fee international transfers to over 60 currencies

Amongst markets covered are Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, and the UAE.

Why Singapore banks are a ‘safe haven’ from US market volatility

UOB, OCBC, and DBS have low earnings downside risk and offer attractive dividends.

How virtual cards can benefit wholesale and retail trade, healthcare

These cards can help businesses better manage their margins.

Aleta Planet provides cross-border payments for China’s Jinnan

Fintech Aleta Planet to provide cross-border payments for China’s Shanxi Jinnan Steel Group

Atome Financial clinches $200m facility for SEA expansion plans

The digital payments platform reported that it turned EBITDA positive in Q1.

Crypto exchange OKX unveils zero-fee SGD deposits and withdrawals

The deposits and withdrawals will be facilitated by local bank DBS.

DBS, UnionPay launch multi-currency debit card

Cardholders can make direct payments in 14 currencies.

DINKs lag behind parents on financial wellness

58% of DINKs have not started making financial plans for their retirement.

MAS aims for robust transition credit demand at COP28 through coalition

TRACTION aims to develop approaches to meet these needs and expand the credit market.

SG, China deepen cross-market ties in green finance and investments

The collaboration aims to boost international investment interest.

Dyna.Ai and DCS Card Centre partner to enhance financial services with AI

The two companies also partnered earlier this year to leverage AI solutions for collection calls.

Maybank Singapore taps PracBiz to streamline supply chain finance

The partnership targets businesses in the fast-moving consumer goods sector.

OCBC launches near-instant P2P transfers to WeChat Pay and Alipay

It also aims to expand the service in Indonesia and the Philippines by 2026.

MAS’ Chia Der Jiun touts potential of asset tokenisation, quantum

Security is already a concern when considering the potential of quantum.