Singapore
Baiduri Bank opens Singapore office to support Bruneian firms
Baiduri Bank opens Singapore office to support Bruneian firms
It seeks to facilitate foreign direct investments into Brunei.
Singtel and UOB relaunch credit card with 12% cashback
The card also removes foreign currency transaction fees, offering increased utility for overseas spending.
Maybank Singapore’s profit before tax down 5.8% to S$363.82m in H1
Net fund-based income rose 17.9% due to balance sheet growth and cost management.
Tazapay nabs fresh funding from Series B round
The cross-border payments firm will also expand to Japan.
2C2P clinches major payment institution license in Singapore
2C2P can now offer money transfer services in Singapore, amongst others.
DBS tokenises structured notes, to distribute via ADDX, DigiFT, HydraX
To start, it will tokenise cash-settled crypto-link participation notes.
GXS Bank rolls out money lock feature
Customers can lock away the funds in their savings pockets.
OCBC targets 100 senior leaders to be ICF ACC accredited by 2027
The aspiring coaches will have to complete 60 hours of coaching education, amongst others.
CIMB Singapore unveils FlexiPay loan with flexible SME repayment terms
Repayments are automatically deducted as a percentage of daily deposits.
Bank of Singapore offers UHNWIs SFO-style investment vehicle
They can qualify for tax exemptions of single-family offices without setting up one.
UOB reaps 7 awards at Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2025
It was recognised for its initiatives that support holistic well-being, transform branch experience, advance digital transformation, and elevate customer experience.
ANZ names Ender Tanar as ANZ Japan country head
He has been ANZ country head in Germany for seven years.
Singapore, Brunei establish reciprocal cross-border collateral arrangement
This will allow them to accept a wider range of collateral in their facilities.
Digital banking platform market set to grow to $168.3b by 2032
Growth in internet users and the shift to online banking will drive its expansion.
Singapore banks see H1 profit ease on margin, tax pressures
The big three’s profitability moderated from peal levels, noted Moody’s Ratings.
UOB strengthened deposit franchise, saw more bad loans in Q2
Its NPL formation was elevated in Q2, according to UOB Kay Hian.
DBS’ net profit flat in H1 despite higher tax expenses
Markets trading income rose to its strongest performance in four years.
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