Singapore
Mutual fund ownership nearly triples to Asia-high of 31%
Mutual fund ownership nearly triples to Asia-high of 31%
About 72% of onshore affluent assets remain held in cash and liquid deposits.
19 hours ago
OCBC opens ringgit savings to Singapore customers
First non-Malaysian lender offers interest-bearing MYR balances of up to $12,250.4.
1 day ago
Banks told to stop playing Gen Z card
Complicated reward schemes and spending conditions can erode card benefits.
1 day ago
Singapore investment banks handle $104.3b in M&A deals
Deal value surged 98.2% in the first nine months of 2026.
1 day ago
Sea Limited plans to list fintech arm Monee
It will also launch an artificial intelligence-focused enterprise platform.
2 days ago
UK and Singapore align financial agenda ahead of G20 and ASEAN roles
Talks covered tokenisation AI adoption quantum security and sustainable finance.
2 days ago
Singapore opens door to foreign stablecoins under tighter rules
Banks may need separate companies to issue stablecoins under the proposed framework.
3 days ago
KPay secures MPI licence in Singapore
KPay is authorised to provide domestic and cross-border money transfer services.
Citi and Air 7 Asia offer private jet charter to Citigold clients
Citigold Private Clients will have a dedicated aviation concierge.
Singapore banks' fixed-deposit promotions unlikely to spark price war
UOB, OCBC, and DBS are expected to report healthy Q3 results, said UOB Kay Hian.
DBS Q3 profit forecast to fall 3.2% to $2.86b on lower interest income
The bank's net interest income is expected to fall 2.4% YoY to $3.49b, said CGSI.
Syfe rolls out Income+ Max targeting 8%-10% payout
It sells call options on a portion of its equity and gold holdings.
HSBC names Henry Tong as SG head of customer, international and marketing
Tong joins from Citi, where he was Asia South head of wealth continuum.
SG banks face earnings pressure amidst margin and wealth income concerns
Higher bond yields could also weigh on REIT financing costs.
8 in 10 SG SMEs now use fintechs for financial needs
Half of SMEs use fintechs for loans, payments, and payroll, according to a YouGov poll.
Rising rates to favour OCBC and UOB over DBS
OCBC gains about S$6m per 1 basis point movement in the rates of four currencies.
Investment banking heats up as Singapore M&A hits $104.3b
Transaction count dropped 32.4% in Q3 to a record-low 186 announced transactions.
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