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OCBC pulls record $6b net profit in 9M despite 8% quarterly dip
OCBC pulls record $6b net profit in 9M despite 8% quarterly dip
It posted a $2b net profit inQ3, up 3% year on year.
17 hours ago
DBS names Anthony Lim chairman as Peter Seah retires after 16 years
Lim will assume the role on 1 January 2027.
1 day ago
Singapore tops ASEAN banking customer experience rankings
Malaysia placed second at 3.93 whilst the Philippines finished last amongst 6 markets.
1 day ago
Five global banks form GL1 Org to set tokenised market standards
The organisation will push for the adoption of two frameworks developed by MAS’ GL1.
2 days ago
Wealth planning puts Singapore ahead of Hong Kong
Amongst wealthy residents aged 55 and above, 76% have wills or succession arrangements.
Bank of Singapore closes data centre fund following high demand
BOS said that it was amongst its most successful closed-ended offerings in years.
Maybank launches ringgit account for Singapore corporate clients
Maybank has seen growing demand for cross-border banking services since the launch of the JS-SEZ.
MAS expects stronger measures over environmental breaches
The central bank reinforced supervisory expectations amidst the current haze.
DBS, Maybank and IFC team up on $7.7b Johor solar project financing
Nearly 90% of the project’s green energy is already drawing capacity booking interest.
Visa and STB join forces to put Singapore on Visa Destinations platform
They will focus on promoting dining and night-time experiences in Singapore.
Mutual fund ownership nearly triples to Asia-high of 31%
About 72% of onshore affluent assets remain held in cash and liquid deposits.
OCBC opens ringgit savings to Singapore customers
First non-Malaysian lender offers interest-bearing MYR balances of up to $12,250.4.
Banks told to stop playing Gen Z card
Complicated reward schemes and spending conditions can erode card benefits.
Singapore investment banks handle $104.3b in M&A deals
Deal value surged 98.2% in the first nine months of 2026.
Sea Limited plans to list fintech arm Monee
It will also launch an artificial intelligence-focused enterprise platform.
UK and Singapore align financial agenda ahead of G20 and ASEAN roles
Talks covered tokenisation AI adoption quantum security and sustainable finance.
Singapore opens door to foreign stablecoins under tighter rules
Banks may need separate companies to issue stablecoins under the proposed framework.
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