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UOB logs ‘highest’ Copilot usage amidst 40-branch rollout
UOB logs ‘highest’ Copilot usage amidst 40-branch rollout
Specialised digital assistants now manage product inquiries across Singapore.
DBS faces credit cost spike on Autobahn exposure
Singapore largest bank holds an estimated S$102.6m in loan exposure to the car leasing firm
Bank of Singapore appoints OCBC veteran as global CFO
Collins Chin worked at OCBC for over 16 years before taking on this new role.
HSBC says 'no decision' made in Singapore insurance review
HSBC said Singapore stays a priority market for wealth and wholesale growth.
Three Singapore banks pull $3.0b in net retail inflows
DBS Group Holdings was the largest recipient of net retail inflows.
HSBC mulls $1b Singapore insurance exit, report says
It could be valued at over $1b.
MUFG Bank sets up structured trade solutions subsidiary in Singapore
It is wholly owned by the Japanese megabank’s consolidated subsidiary.
Ant International and Google to soon enable AI checkout in chat
The UCP establishes a common language for agents and systems to operate together.
Bank of Singapore grows DPM assets 20% in 2025
China, Hong Kong, Malaysia clients drove the DPM growth.
Singapore banking sector adapts to AI, digitalisation in 2026
AI adoption, talent demand, and digital skills shape banking 2026.
Singapore keeps retail out of crypto for now
The central bank is unlikely to change its stance in the next two to three years.
Singapore big three banks to sustain strong dividends in 2026: report
Wealth management inflows and activities are expected to be robust.
Payment Options secures in-principle approval for MPI licence in Singapore
It aims to offer payment capabilities to SMEs.
DBS sees tokenised finance as future
Regulatory uncertainty is the biggest barrier.
MAS expands Ripple’s scope of payment activities in Singapore
Ripple uses digital payment tokens to offer end-to-end payment solutions.
MAS cracks down on influencers promoting financial products
Seemingly educational content or advice can cross into regulated territory.
Singapore and Japan renew bilateral swap arrangement
They can exchange local currencies of up to S$15b or JPY1.1t.
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