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Why finance leaders push tokenisation as next phase of digital money
Why finance leaders push tokenisation as next phase of digital money
Tokenised deposits invert the model, allowing banks to deliver liquidity directly where required.
Stable JC&C profit seen in 2025 as non-Astra gains balance weaker Astra
Translation gains and portfolio strength underpin earnings outlook
Khoon Group names new directors after resignation of chairman, CEO
The board reshuffle marks next phase of management transition.
Heading towards globalisation with accountancy as passport to borderless career
More than just being a profession, accountancy has proven to be a career choice for global ambitions.
First REIT renews short-term lease for Siloam Hospitals Lippo Cikarang
Extension sustains rental income as trust reviews Indonesian healthcare portfolio.
iFast Corporation posts $26.1m net profit in Q3
The bank credits growth on its unit trust, wealth management, and ePension platforms.
Singapore nears full digital saturation with 96% Internet penetration
Mobile connections exceed population, report says
ASEAN Energy ministers endorse new frameworks for energy cooperation
The regional meeting deepened cross-border cooperation.
Food Innovators Holdings returns to profitability in H1
Growth was driven by its Japan and Malaysia operations.
DBS named Southeast Asia's most valuable brand in 2025
WIth a brand value of $22.2b, it overtook Malaysia's Petronas.
SIIC Environment transfers controlling stake
Golden Bell International to hold 50.12% stake while government keeps control.
Genting Bhd to take Genting Malaysia private for $2.1b
GENT has launched an offer at $0.72 per share.
T. Rowe Price unveils two retirement allocation funds for HSBC investors
The funds aim to provide monthly dividends at a fixed annual percentage rate of 6%.
HSBC rolls out cross-border tokenised deposit service
TDS has completed its first USD cross-border transaction between Hong Kong and Singapore.
ING expands eFX capabilities, sets up regional trading hub in Singapore
It is investing in advanced algorithm capabilities and direct API integration.
Prudential posts 7% rise in H1 2025 profit to $1.4b
Earnings per share rose 12% to 49.3 cents.
Realion bets on unified proptech platform to drive Asia-Pacific expansion
It’s creating an app with banking, renovation, and property management services.
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