Financial Services
StanChart unveils first-of-its-kind affluent deposit account in Singapore
StanChart unveils first-of-its-kind affluent deposit account in Singapore
The new product is only available to its Priority Banking segment.
UOB launches green financing framework for carbon-intensive industries
The bank aims to help firms pivot their business towards a more climate-friendly model.
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 16%...
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.
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