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DBS sees millennial wealth clients triple in H1 2026
DBS sees millennial wealth clients triple in H1 2026
Investment balances of customers who joined in 2025 grew nearly sixfold.
DBS rolls out agentic AI credit tool to 1,500 staff globally
Bank aims to cut credit memo preparation time by at least 30%.
Singapore banks beat net profit estimates and outperform in returns
Non-interest income did the heavy lifting whilst wealth remains a swing factor, says RHB.
Singapore banks trail 44% global scam reimbursement rate
Twelve per cent assess compensation individually rather than automatically.
VP Bank Singapore names Vincent Koo as chief risk officer
Koo will be responsible for the Singapore branch’s risk, control, and operational functions.
Singapore bond boom leaves investment banks with 30.2% fee drop
Debt capital markets generated just $56.1m.
GXS Bank debuts unlimited cashback card
Eligible Grab transactions earn a 10% rebate in the form of GrabCoins.
Singapore banks’ 2026 profitability lifted by wealth fee growth
The three banks’ capitalisation remains strong, but CET1 ratios are declining.
OCBC loan growth to moderate in H2 as deal loans fade: RHB
Loan growth and NII estimates have been improved compared to earlier assumptions.
ShopeePay now accepted on Google Play Singapore
It includes SPayLater and credit and debit cards linked to ShopeePay.
Which Singapore fintechs are amongst the world's best in 2026?
Grab Financial Group and wealthtechs Endowus, StashAway, Syfe, and Tiger Brokers all made it.
Singapore banks embrace tokenised assets as 68% of investors buy in
But 12% are still considering owning digital versions of real-world investments.
DBS' wealth bet pays off with 42% fee surge in Q2
The bank is unlikely to be affected by mainland China's recent tax changes.
Singapore banks face flat interest income as fees and costs diverge
DBS and OCBC will deliver double-digit fee income and non-interest income growth.
ShopBack and Visa expand tie-up to 20,000 Singapore physical stores
ShopBack said that it has rewarded over S$1b in cashback globally.
OCBC offers platinum and palladium to retail investors
Platinum is priced at S$23 per 0.01 ounces and palladium at S$18 as of 7 August.
Singapore banks reach $1.2t as regional market weight doubles
Their index share has climbed to around 20%.
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