Financial Services
7 in 10 local SMEs source capital from savings, family and friends: report
7 in 10 local SMEs source capital from savings, family and friends: report
SMEs spend mostly on inventory and supplies.
ISCA signs MOU supporting development of accountancy entities in SG, China
The agreement will include facilitating exchange opportunities and immersion programmes for students.
Singapore leads FinTech SEA funding in 3Q23
The city accounted for 70% of funding in the quarter.
BIS and central bank partners launches Project Mandala
It explores protocols for cross-border transaction regulation.
9 in 10 S'porean finance leaders spend their time on manual back-office tasks
About 40% of finance leaders in Singapore prioritise investments in automation.
Why the bank of the future is not really a bank
ANEXT Bank’s Toh Su Mei reveals how they are reimagining banking for small and medium enterprises.
MP Pei Ling Tin joins DCS after Grab departure
She will lead DCS’ strategic partnership and business development team.
UOB joins LCH SwapClear and ForexClear as as direct clearing member
UOB is the first SEA bank to join ForexClear as a direct member.
Seatrium unit bags US$500m facility with a sustainability-linked conversion option
Standard Chartered Bank issued the facility.
Regulatory caps on neobanks’ operations could stifle growth, expert warns
Despite questions arising from the recent rise of deposit caps in neobanks, incumbent banks are left unfazed.
Singapore’s fintech to contribute 3.6% in 2027
In 2022, the country also had the largest investment attractiveness at 41.1%.
Value of M&A deals drop 65% YoY in 9M23
The number of deals likewise declined.
Singapore named Asia’s top fintech hub, fourth globally
The Lion City attracted the highest level of VC investments, offering regulatory stability.
Singapore’s investment banking fees decline on fewer M&As
Banks also recorded lower DCM fees compared to the first nine months of 2022.
Geo Energy bags US$220m term loan
The company will use the loan to fund certain acquisitions.
For elusive crypto clarity, the world turns to Singapore
Last year, the collapse of Three Arrows Capital unfairly tainted Singapore’s reputation, among some casual observers, when news outlets across the...
Financial fitness is a major factor when it comes to the quality of life: Study
Developed markets scored lower than those in emerging markets.
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