Singapore
DBS forecasted to post softer Q3 earnings, maintain DPS at S$0.60
DBS forecasted to post softer Q3 earnings, maintain DPS at S$0.60
The reduction of the SORA could pressure the bank’s net interest margin.
ABC Impact, DBS, UOB establish US$110m sustainability-linked subscription loan
Proceeds will be used for ABC Impact’s ABC Impact Fund II.
Standard Chartered accelerating gen AI, data training for workforce
Over 15% of SC’s Singapore-based employees have undergone AI programme courses.
BPI Wealth Singapore opens at Marina Bay
Singapore is where the next generation of wealth conversations are happening, said Zobel de Ayala.
DBS Bank teams up with Cohen & Steers for new fund
The US firm aims to strengthen its presence in Asia through its new Singapore office.
Singapore banks introduce safeguard for large digital withdrawals
Accounts losing over 50% of balance may enter a 24-hour cool-off period.
Singapore’s investment banking fees rise 31.5% in 9M 2025
ECM underwriting fees and M&A advisory fees have more than doubled.
Singapore’s private banking industry seeks to strengthen philanthropy advisory
They want to enhance advisors’ capabilities related to making philanthropic decisions.
EFG Bank AG names Robin Heng as vice chairman of SEA
Heng was most recently co-head of private banking at Bank of Singapore.
UOB enables cardholders to redeem rewards at Johor merchants
They can offset bills using their rewards points.
UOB teams with CS CDC to deliver financial literacy to SG residents
They will hold workshops and publish financial literacy content.
Singapore’s fintech investment in H1 is highest in two years: KPMG
Payments, crypto, AI & ML amassed the majority of the deal values.
How vocal analysis can help deliver more personalized services
Banks and insurers may be able to use intent behind the voice to determine if they can make a sale or not.
DBS positions digital exchange as safe gateway in $4t asset market
ETFs have become a vehicle for institutions to access bitcoins without the complexity.
Crédit Agricole CIB and Indosuez inaugurate new Singapore office
They will share the 43,420 square feet workspace at IOI Central Boulevard Towers.
How banks boost risk controls as tokenisation, AI reshape capital markets
Real-time handling and monitoring is the way to go.
Why Singapore’s digital banks target gig workers and micro businesses
May SME owners use personal bank accounts due to high fees of business accounts.
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