Financial Services
Eight in 10 SMEs in ASEAN rely on technology for cash flow woes
Eight in 10 SMEs in ASEAN rely on technology for cash flow woes
Technology is the top investment priority by most of the respondents.
85% of Singaporeans keen to explore cash equivalent options with higher yield
This is despite their little exposure to similar money market products before.
Cisco unveils 0% interest financing programme
The programme is said to provide SMEs access to technological enablers.
ZEDRA acquires BNP Paribas Singapore Trust
It will be renamed to Zedra Trustees (Singapore) Limited.
UOB Asset Management opens Taiwan's first S-REIT fund
This aims to help retail investors seek income growth amid low interest rate environment.
MAS, local police investigate Wirecard's local operations
The regulator is also working with foreign agencies for cross-border transactions.
Great Eastern, Doctor Anywhere pilot protection plan for the self-employed
Premiums start for as low as $0.73 a day.
Singtel pilots insurance savings plan on Dash mobile app
Dash EasyEarn offers 2% p.a. returns for the first policy year.
Majority of banks ready to trade SORA derivatives, says committee
Banks including OCBC and DBS have already made their first SORA-related activities.
Great Eastern injects $97m into Axiata's digital finance service business
Great Eastern will take a 22% stake in Axiata-owned Boost Holdings.
MAS sets out expectations for FIs' environmental risk management
FIs are expected to include environmental considerations in their business plans.
DBS rolls out sustainable transition finance framework and taxonomy
The taxonomy will outline the banks’ “green” and “transition” transactions.
Deutsche Bank, Olam International close ESG-linked FX
This enables Olam to lock-in discounts when it meets pre-defined ESG targets.
SEEDS Capital appoints six partners to invest $50m in maritime startups
More than 50 Singapore-based startups are expected to benefit.
Circles.Life, AXA roll out $8 personal accident insurance
It covers 30 days and can grant up to $100,000 for accidental death.
Singtel and NETS introduce payment feature in hi!App
Bank cards from DBS, OCBC and UOB can be digitised as an in-app payment mode.
AXA unveils new benefits for SmartPlan SME clients
These include one month of complimentary coverage upon renewal.
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