Financial Services

MAS increases gold reserves by 4 tonnes in Q2

It was the sole central bank to register a gold reserve increase in the quarter.

MAS rebukes registered fund manager for non-compliance to licensing rules

A two-year prohibition order was also issued to its executive director for failure to ensure the company’s compliance.

Singapore banks’ net interest margin are past their peaks: S&P

NIMs seen falling by 10 basis points each year over the 2024-2026 period.

MAS ramps up support for AI, quantum push in financial sector

The central bank commits $100 million under FSTI 3.0.

Fintech startup PEXX bags $4.5m in new funding round

It will use the funding for expansion and platform development.

Singaporeans abandon bank applications with long processes: report

One in three will abandon a bank application after 10 minutes.

Natalia Goh is new CEO of Sea’s digital bank

She succeeds Zheng Yudong, who is transitioning to an advisory role.

Fintech firm Partior raises US$60m in Series B round

The firm was incorporated in 2021 with Temasek, DBS and JP Morgan.

Fave Singapore wins major payment institution license from MAS

The firm has over US$1b in transactions across Southeast Asia and India.

Majority of Singapore residents send remittances at least once a year: report

Digital apps were the preferred method of sending money, exceeding global average.

Ex-fund manager jailed for defrauding investors

His actions led investors to suffer US$342,500 in losses, says MAS.

OxPay Financial extends deadline for PT Diners Indonesia investment deal

OxPay is looking to invest $1.5m for a 45% stake in PT Diners.

MAS scales asset tokenisation standards

It will improve standards for fixed income, FX, and asset management.

Deepfake fraud concerns prompt calls for better bank safeguards

Six in 10 consumers seek more robust cybersecurity measures from their banks

Olam Group subsidiary ofi bags $1.8b revolving credit facility

Proceeds from the facility will be used to refinance existing loans.