Financial Services

KKR launches new financial advisory platform in Singapore

It aims to support firms with strategy, tech, and compliance.

Nasdaq and QCP partner to bring blockchain to Calypso platform

Under the partnership, QCP will deploy Nasdaq Calypso in Singapore to offer over-the-counter spot and derivative products.

MAS, ABS set up SPaN to oversee national payment schemes

It is expected to be fully operational by end-2026.

Organisations cite BEC, phishing as top threats for 2025

The report found that 72% of organisations experienced an increase in BEC attempts

OCBC boosts Johor-Singapore SEZ with $3.3b in financing

The group expects to provide at least another $904m (RM3b) by the end of 2025.

Travel reward platform HeyMax eyes Japan, Hong Kong

The Asia-Pacific region is the fastest-growing travel market, with annual growth of 10%.

Trust Bank unveils new Trust+ card

Customers with $100,000 in their savings accounts will earn a higher interest rate on deposits.

Seedflex facilitates loans based on sales

Higher revenue means faster repayment terms.

MoneyHero Group narrows net loss to $3m in Q1

It was supported by lower operating costs and non-operating expenses.

Singapore firms tighten credit terms as delays persist in 2024: report

However, the average credit period shortened slightly to 53 days, a sign of increasing financial caution.

Gov’t seeks feedback on proposed amendments to the debt repayment scheme

The law is looking to criminalise firms exploiting the scheme.

Singaporeans most confused by financial jargon: report

Singaporeans searched for the meaning of "equity" an average of 2,170 times per month.

S’poreans favour ethical AI use in financial advising: report

Nearly 3 in 4 agree that financial advisors should be allowed to use AI.

DBS and UOB fund $530m data centre campus in Indonesia

Three data centres will be developed in the Nongsa Digital Park (NDP) in Batam.

CPFIS funds gain 6.17% YoY despite mixed Q1

As of end-March 2025, the CPFIS covered a total of 232 funds.