Financial Services

Singapore dollar amongst top 10 currencies processed during Black Friday

The Black Friday-Cyber Monday period saw a total of 465 million transactions.

Singapore’s NBFI assets rise 4% in 2024

The increase was driven by expansion of insurers and investment funds.

Manufacturing and export growth bolster Singapore corporates

Corporate debt servicing capabilities are expected to remain resilient, says MAS.

Partior closes second round of Series B funding at $107.3m

The company aims to scale its cross-border capability.

MAS, NFRA reaffirm cooperation on supervisory priorities for banks

They noted progress in staff exchanges and study visits on tech resilience, amongst others.

CGS SG inks deal to boost financial literacy amongst PWIDs, caregivers

A pilot trial has already begun with 15 MINDS participants. 

HSBC launches new loan programme to enhance business ESG performance

The firms’ sustainability performance will be evaluated through Ecovadis.

Tech solutions emerge as key to investor retention in Singapore

Singapore asset managers invest in tech to boost investor retention.

SGX eases intestate claims for Central Depository assets under $5,000

The agency removed the legal documentation requirement.

Singapore to raise IMF contribution, reduce loan commitments

This increase will not affect Singapore’s Official Foreign Reserves.

Common Ground Taxonomy expands to include Singapore

This enhances the interoperability of taxonomies of China, EU, and Singapore.

Sea Limited posts $153.3m profit in Q3 2024.

The group's GAAP revenue also rose to $4.3b.

SG, China deepen cross-market ties in green finance and investments

The collaboration aims to boost international investment interest.

Cost pressures push more middle-income young adults into debt

Loan applications from young adults have risen 140% over the last two years.