Singapore

Binance to cease select Singapore services

It will be removing its app from the Singapore iOS and Google Play Store.

Bank of Singapore names new global head of Investment Advisory Solutions

Vivienne Chia will bring with her over 20 years of experience.

Digital Wallet Group acquires REPL

The firm plans to expand mobile remittance technology in the country.

Improving operational efficiency and decision making through increased use of AI and machine learning

SmartStream’s Robin Hasson and Andy Burner, together with Standard Chartered’s Vikram Gupta discussed their thoughts on the increased demand and dependability on artificial intelligence and machine learning, as well as the opportunities and threats that come with its adoption. 

OCBC Bank and SAS wage war on fraud with award-winning digital surveillance system

The proactive fraud detection system helped OCBC recover $8m worth of fraudulent transactions.

How financial firms can take climate action beyond CSR campaigns

SAP tells Asian Banking and Finance how to manage climate risks in the financial industry.

Deutsche Bank Wealth Management appoints new SEA investment team head

Alania Conception is previously head of investment consulting for Credit Suisse Singapore and Malaysia.

UOB adopts the Equator Principles to refine sustainability strategy

The bank will apply the principles to assess and manage environmental and social risk projects.

HSBC Singapore unveils enhanced int'l benefits for premier customers

Customers’ immediate family can enjoy a suite of benefits with no minimum balance required.

Singapore fintech investments reach $614.2m in H1 with smaller deals

The total transaction value is smaller than in H1 2020 but deal numbers are at a three-year high.

Singapore banks push ahead to post-pandemic era

Significant loan book exposure in China is helping them recover faster than their regional peers.

Singapore Fintech Festival 2021 to discuss Web 3.0 for financial uses

It will take place from 8 to 12 November as a hybrid event.

Singapore banks post robust net profit results

All three major banks reported net profits of more than $2b for the first six months of 2021.