Singapore
DBS taps industry veteran Jonathan Larsen for board seat
DBS taps industry veteran Jonathan Larsen for board seat
Before DBSH, he was the Chief Innovation Officer of Ping An Group.
13 hours ago
OCBC, ZGC International partner to target China-ASEAN tech flows
The bank gains access to the enterprise’s 14,000-firm technology network.
14 hours ago
Singapore banks displace chip stocks in July rally
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation delivered a 17.5% total return and led the benchmark.
14 hours ago
UOB–JTC deal aims to draw more firms into Singapore’s industrial hubs
Taiwan’s FIC Global, Inc. is amongst the first companies referred through the partnership.
15 hours ago
Singapore payments code targets hidden fees and misleading claims
Voluntary standards call for upfront disclosure of transaction costs.
1 day ago
Can AI replace wealth advisers?
Affluent investors still seek human judgement for major financial decisions.
1 day ago
Why private credit is a strategic partner for Singapore banks
It’s allowing banks to optimise their balance sheets.
4 days ago
1 in 3 Singaporeans use AI for finances but prefer human advisors in crises
Of those using AI, 60% said that it has influenced their savings and budgeting habits.
5 days ago
Singapore fundraising hits 6-year high despite 42% issue drop
Five local IPOs collected $878.1m and all debuted on Singapore exchanges.
5 days ago
OCBC deploys agentic AI platform to halve wealth client onboarding time
Bank of Singapore RMs have already began using HELIOS.
6 days ago
Citi hires three FX Options traders in Singapore
Eric Poon has been named director of the FX EM Options Asia trading team.
6 days ago
MAS and ABS form industry taskforce against AI cyberthreats
The taskforce brings together members from DBS, OCBC, UOB, NETS, and the SGX, amongst others.
6 days ago
Bank of Singapore names Benjamin Low as alternative investments head
He is tasked with leading the growth of the bank’s alternatives platform.
UOB FinLab earns two wins at Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2026
UOB FinLab catalyses SME growth in Singapore and ASEAN through its transformation programmes and vast ecosystem.
UOB takes home four wins at Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2026
The bank scaled its ASEAN franchise whilst integrating AI, enhanced security, and refreshed card propositions.
UOB wins Health and Wellness Initiative of the Year - Singapore at Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2026
UOB's holistic approach to health and wellness spans financial, mental, physical, and social wellness.
KPay clinches in-principle approval for MPI licence in Singapore
The company serves over 95,000 merchants in the APAC region.
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