Financial Services

Singapore Fintech Association launches Fintech Foundation Program Flex

The programme is done in partnership with 10x1000 Tech

DBS Private Bank sees rise in demand for in-house investments

Assets in this category experienced a jump to $10b in less than three years.

UOB prices Singapore’s first SONIA sterling covered bond

The final order book saw that most demands come from the UK and EMEA.

Tiger Brokers see 90% jump in Gen Z account openings

It recognises Singapore as one of the largest contributors to its international market.

Updated tax measures revealed in amended Income Tax Bill 2021.

Covered by this bill are updated measures in response to the pandemic.   The Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced today via a press release updated tax...

MAS: Green finance needs to scale up

MAS Managing Director Ravi Menon talked about the missing components in making green finance work effectively.

APAC companies going global must understand tax implications of remote staff

Keeping abreast of changing tax regulations has never been more crucial. Whether for a company that has yet to unleash the value and potential of...

Syfe launches Singapore’s first customisable ETF portfolio builder

The digital wealth manager is licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

SGX-backed ADDX advances China footprint with $268m agreement

The investment is tied to a government quota for Chinese offshore investments.

You go granny! More SG seniors turn to online shopping

Approximately 30% of Singapore seniors now prefer to shop online.

Daily briefing: SG, 3 others test cross border central bank digital payments; Tax revenue declines

And Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee awarded $210,000 in defamation suits.

LSEG sets up Singapore sustainable finance innovation unit

The move is supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

MAS reveals 15 Global CBDC Challenge finalists

They will present their innovations at the Demo Day during the Singapore FinTech Festival in November.

MAS outlines data governance for public cloud environment

The recently issued advisory to all financial institutions operating in the country, by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), outlined a need for...

Only 55% of SG accountants believe leaders prioritise ethics in AI implementation

This is lower than 66% of global respondents who are prioritising ethics in AI implementation.

CPF LIFE and DBS create Singapore’s first reverse mortgage product

Ageing Singaporeans now have more options to monetise their private property in preparation for their retirement.