Financial Services

SGX launches FX electronic communication network

The prime brokers of the network are BNP Paribas and Deutsche Bank.

SGX launches FX electronic communication network

The prime brokers of the network are BNP Paribas and Deutsche Bank.

MAS expands private markets programme to develop SG’s private markets hub

The central bank will invest an additional $1.4b for the expansion.

Funding for SG-based WealthTechs jumps seven-fold in 5 years

Total WealthTech funding in 2021 reached US$161m.

Gov’t seeks to create 3,000 financial sector jobs a year 

This is under the Financial Services Industry Transformation Map 2025.

Singapore ranks 27th amongst top countries for retirement security in 2022

The city-state delivered a strong performance in retirement finances.

Fintech snags record US$2.15b deal value in H1

The H122 total deal value, however, was 15% lower compared to H221.

Trusted crypto literacy sought to protect consumers vs scams: Independent Reserve

Consumers should take deeper evaluation into their investment plans.

MAS tacks $375k fine on UOB Kay Hian

The fine is for breaches in business conduct and anti-money laundering rules.

Crypto remains popular amongst Singaporeans post-crash: research

More than five in 10 have invested in crypto in the last two years.

Legacy system to competitive advantage: How incumbents can win it all in the digitalisation race

The banking and capital markets industry has seen a monumental shift in how money is created, transferred, stored and owned. With the phenomenal...

Helicap plays matchmaker for underfinanced SMEs 

Its technology evaluates SMEs' funding needs and positions them as attractive investments.

Crypto adoption further rose in 2022: study

About 20% of adults in Singapore own cryptocurrency.   The percentage of Singaporean adults who own cryptocurrency had gone up to 20% in 2022 from...

Grab, Singtel-led digital-only bank GXS debuts in Singapore

It has launched a savings account with a customizable pockets feature.

Bridgewater expands to Singapore

Singaporean base to pave way for pan-Asian market expansion.

MAS unveils additional measures to safeguard retail investors vs crypto risks

Consumers are still "irrationally oblivious" about the risk of crypto trading, said MAS.

Revolut names new Singapore chief

The new CEO brings with him 20 years in the mobile, payment and travel tech experience.