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SG’s digital lending to reach $39b in 2025

SG’s digital lending to reach $39b in 2025

Meanwhile, Digital Wealth (AUM) is projected to rise 22% to $44b.
3 days ago

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.59%; Top stock is Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited

Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited is the top stock with a 4.07% increase.
3 days ago

Bukit Timah GLS site launch prices seen at $3,300–$3,600 psf

The site attracted eight bids, with the highest offer of $1,820 psf ppr submitted by HH Investment Pte Ltd.
3 days ago

Singapore marketers lead in AI adoption but lack readiness

Only 47% of Singapore respondents say they are fully confident in their AI knowledge.
3 days ago

Singapore ranks among world’s top three wealth hotspots

The report noted that Singapore’s top marginal personal income tax rate is 24%, lower than other economies.
3 days ago

From apps to ambient: banks urged to embrace 'invisible finance'

Industry players are integrating services into everyday devices and platforms.
4 days ago

DBS chief calls for human-centric approach to AI

It integrates AI across its operations whilst keeping the bank human-centric and trusted.
4 days ago

SMBC rolls out AI tools to assist CFOs, expand financial inclusion

It also plans to create frameworks to ensure AI reliability and transparency.
4 days ago

AI holds ‘tremendous potential’ for fraud detection, says Swift CEO

Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to reshape fraud detection and financial crime prevention across the global financial system, according to Swift Chief Executive Officer Javier Pérez-Tasso.
4 days ago

Why finance leaders push tokenisation as next phase of digital money

Tokenised deposits invert the model, allowing banks to deliver liquidity directly where required.
4 days ago

Ant International uses AI to predict liquidity, FX needs

Falcon TST now handles about 60% of the company’s global transactions.
4 days ago

Mastercard bets on ‘agentic commerce’ to transform payments

Central to this effort is Mastercard’s Agent Pay framework.
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Finance chiefs cite deepfakes, synthetic identity attacks as top AI concerns

Human oversight remains crucial to manage AI safely.
4 days ago

Business premiums for life insurance totals $4.7b in 9M: LIA

Firms spent $2.3b in life and health policies for workforce.
4 days ago

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT to divest Australia property for $90m

It aims to earn a net proceed of $83.4m from divestment. 
4 days ago

Wilmar International unit buys 13% stake in AWL Agri

Lence Pte Ltd. intends to get an additional 13% on top of its 20% equity capital.
4 days ago

Prime REIT sees increased occupancy at US assets in Q3

The firm’s Washingtonian and Utah portfolios saw 85% and above 90% occupancy, respectively.
4 days ago