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ANEXT Bank’s Toh Su Mei on how to stay ahead of SMEs needs

ANEXT Bank’s Toh Su Mei on how to stay ahead of SMEs needs

The CEO of Singapore’s newest digital bank talks about why banks find it challenging to meet the SMEs needs, and why digital banks are the answer.

How blended finance can speed up net zero targets, MAS exec explains

Blended finance combines public and private capital to fund marginally bankable projects.

Maybank Singapore offers fixed deposit rates up to 3.05% per annum

The offer starts at a minimum placement of S$20,000 and a 6-month tenure.

StanChart unveils first-of-its-kind affluent deposit account in Singapore

The new product is only available to its Priority Banking segment.

OCBC launches learners programme for the elderly

The programme aims to teach senior citizens how to use digital banking and avoid scams.

J.P. Morgan appoints Wai Mei Hong as senior country officer for Singapore

She has over 25 years of experience in the banking industry.

DBS’ emission targets to drive improved emission disclosure in SEA

The move is expected to improve the quantity and quality of data disclosures on GHG.

SG, India ink agreement on fintech cooperation

The agreement will promote regulatory collaboration between the two markets.

MAS rolls out transformation map for the financial services industry 

The map comprises five key strategies to develop SG as a leading international financial centre in Asia.

UOB unveils refreshed branding with new logo, seal mark

The bank will also be kicking off a regional brand campaign involving TV films and ads.

Singapore’s digital bank Trust reaches 100,000 customers

Users were aged 18 to over 90 years old, Trust Bank said.

DBS unveils targets for decarbonisation, data coverage under net zero goal

It plans to reduce emissions from O&G sector by 28% in 2030.

Citi, Yahoo launch personal finance hub Life and Money

It is hosted on Yahoo Finance in Singapore.

CIMB Singapore raises fixed deposit rate to up to 2.7% per annum

It’s available for 12 and 18 month periods.

Singapore’s fintech funding hit three-year high for an H1 period, but fizzles from H2 2021

The funding was the highest for a first-half period since 2019, but 15% lower than in H2 2021

KPMG launches embedded finance hub in Singapore

It will run for 2 years and provide incubation support to institutions.