Singapore
ANZ names Chris Raciti as country head of ANZ Singapore
ANZ names Chris Raciti as country head of ANZ Singapore
He will also have oversight for eight markets in SEA, India, and the Middle East.
Payment infrastructure provider Juspay offers new office in Singapore
It shared plans to scale its Singapore team.
Syfe to acquire Aussie investment platform Selfwealth
Selfwealth will delist from the ASX and begin privately trading as Selfwealth by Syfe.
DBS and OCBC expected to report lower margin in Q1 on SORA easing
Both banks’ asset qualities could deteriorate in the second half of 2025, an analyst said.
CIMB pledges S$2.98b to support Johor-Singapore SEZ
The platform offers tailored support services including fast-track account setup, regulatory guidance, and banking solution.
YouTrip launches MYR wallet and offers free weekend shuttle service
Users will have to prebook slots for the shuttle services.
Revolut rolls out five new currencies including Chinese Yuan
Users can now hold and exchange 39 different currencies directly in-app.
Singapore banks’ dividends to weather economic and global trade woes
DBS and OCBC are expected to hold their dividends steady in 2025.
UOB widens sustainable financing access for SMEs
The bank applies a differentiated assessment model.
Airwallex doubles Singapore revenue in 2024
The payments platform grew its headcount by 58% during the year.
Tighter fintech watch likely after Chocolate Finance fallout
The central bank might impose reserve requirements to meet withdrawal demands.
OCBC-backed working group unveils coal financing transition guidelines
It introduces best principles into the financing phase out of coal-fired power plants.
Aussie business-loan provider Bizcap officially launches Singapore operations
Bizcap will provide loans to small and medium enterprises of between $5,000 to $500,000.
GXS Bank launches preferential rates for homeowners under Reno Club
Customers can access exclusive deals from Grab, Singtel, and other partners.
Cambodia joins ASEAN RPC initiative to boost payment links
RPC was launched in 2022 by central banks of Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and more.
Azimut Group appoints Jackson Ng as regional head of fintech, Asia
Ng is currently COO and CTO of Azimut Singapore.
DBS rolls out new benefits under its Heartland Merchant Banking Package
Merchants can save up to S$1,880 through waivers and cashbacks.
Commentary
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