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Singapore and China launches taskforce for green finance
Singapore and China launches taskforce for green finance
The collaboration will be co-chaired by Gillian Tan and Dr. Ma Jun.
MAS unveils Finance for Net Zero Action Plan
The new net zero plan has expanded to include transition finance.
SG fintech Adyen appoints Priyanka Gargav as country manager
She will continue her role as head of commercials for SEA and Hong Kong.
CIMB Bank and OxPay join forces for digital payment solutions
The partnership will serve as a starting point for additional talks that may involve signing separate agreements.
MAS chief Ravi Menon set to step down in 2023: report
Chia Der Jiun is tipped to be the next managing director of Singapore’s central bank.
OCBC and SG police force prevent scam losses worth S$12.6m
About 700 victims were safeguarded from potential loss.
UOB sets new tech and innovation hub in Punggol Digital District
This is the first Singapore local bank to establish a presence in the district.
UOB and Lazada partner for better commerce payments in SEA
This is their first cross-industry collaboration.
Household loans extended by South Korean banks shrank for third straight month: report
High borrowing costs lowered demand.
MAS gives IPA to Volopay for MPI license
Volopay’s payment services will be regulated under the Payment Services Act.
MAS did not direct banks to 'avoid discussing origins of wealth inflows': PBIG
PBIG said that the sources of wealth inflows into Singapore “remain diversified.”
Singapore ready to provide liquidity to keep financial system stable: MAS
Minister Shanmugaratnam assured that the central bank conducts annual stress tests.
Digital wallets on track to be Singapore’s top online payment method by 2026
BNPL is set to surpass US$1b in transaction value by 2026.
Central bank begins financial sector cloud resilience forum
The forum will discuss perspectives on appropriate public cloud risk management practices.
OCBC Bank opens 'Metaverse branch' in Decentraland
It is named after its headquarters in Chulia Street, Singapore.
MAS hosts forum on cloud resilience
The 20 participants discussed how to raise the adoption of public cloud services.
HSBC Singapore announces new board of directors
Their appointments is effective starting 4 April.
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