Singapore
How blended finance can speed up net zero targets, MAS exec explains
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.
Singapore’s wealthtech venture funding surge sevenfold in four years
More rich people, digital tools are behind the rise
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.
CIMB Singapore raises deposit interest rate tenfold to up to 2% annually
StarSaver savings account holders can enjoy the new rate without any deposit caps.
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