Financial Services

CIX names new CEO and chair board to lead next phase of growth

Choo and O'Neill will assume roles on 21 October and 1 November, respectively. Climate Impact X (CIX), a Temasek-backed carbon exchange, has...

Financial sector employment up 4,800 in 2023: DPM Gan

The financial sector made up 14% of Singapore’s GDP in 2023.

PDPC to monitor Worldcoin amidst privacy concerns

It will also work with international counterparts as necessary. The Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) will continue to monitor Worldcoin's...

NVPC and Ant International team up to boost digital fundraising for charities

The initiative will help charities under NVPC’s giving.sg platform.

Forvis Mazars appoints new tax partner

A promotion in Management Consulting was also announced.

MAS reprimands Acesynergy Brokers’ CEO for regulatory breaches

The central bank found weaknesses in its management oversight, amongst others.

Franklin Templeton partners with OCBC to launch new Franklin Income Fund share class

The new Class Q shares aim to distribute dividends on a monthly basis. 

Smartkarma acquires Helixtap to boost commodity data capabilities

The acquisition was driven by rising rubber demand, La Niña, and supply disruptions.

DPM Heng seeks joint effort from academia, industry to boost sustainable finance

The government will invest $35m to upskill and reskill finance professionals.

OKX SG receives MPI license from MAS

They have appointed Gracie Lin as CEO.

Kenanga Group acquires 8% stake in Helicap to advance digitalisation

The group’s stake will soon increase to approximately 10%, making it the largest institutional investor in Helicap.