Djan Magbanua

9 in 10 Singaporean SME employees wants medical benefits from employers

Around 60% of those surveyed are more willing to join a firm if they have medical benefits.

Singapore insurance conduct committee releases third paper on industry best practices

The latest set of guidelines focuses on elevating higher standards for FA Reps and FAFs.

Crypto and DeFi cannot circumvent Russia financial sanctions: MAS

The regulator said appropriate measures will be taken for FIs who will breach these sanctions.

Customer satisfaction dips in Singapore insurance industry

The survey also revealed an increase in preference for digital channels.

MAS bans ex-OCBC representative for fraud and dishonesty

She has been handed a five-year prohibition order.

International expansion on the backburner for 60% of SMEs

Six in five expect pandemic measures to worsen in the next 12 months.

Singaporeans want more biometric payment cards —survey

Latest industry survey reveals 88% of Singaporeans prefer biometric cards.

MAS slaps $930m additional capital requirements for DBS

This comes after the bank’s digital services went offline in November.

Top 50 insurance firms revealed a 17.22% increase in assets

Digital dominance and healthtech helped them mitigate losses, Singapore Business Review found.

Hong Kong public eager to know more about ‘Long COVID’: Manulife survey

'Long COVID' is experienced by people who have symptoms that drag for a month.

SG extends insurance coverage for COVID-19 vaccine complications

This is part of its continued support for the vaccination and booster drive.

SIA aims to raise up to US$750m in US bond deal—report

The airline confirmed it hired banks to explore a deal.

Singapore general insurance industry to skyrocket to $4.2b by 2025

It is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5%.

How VFlowTech’s energy solution improves battery life by 85%

The startup has developed a unique technology that reduces the power stack’s parasitic losses.

Only 1 in 10 Singapore millennials has their gadgets insured: survey

This is despite almost 80% saying they would be distressed if they lose their gadgets.

8 out of 10 Singaporeans open to private mental health insurance

Consumers are keen to be covered for conditions such as anxiety and depression.