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Citi to exit consumer banking in 10 Asian markets, doubles down on wealth
Citi to exit consumer banking in 10 Asian markets, doubles down on wealth
Consumer bank presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, UAE, and London unaffected.
Citi launches digital credit card for new customers
Singapore is the first market ever where Citi has rolled out this service for new cardholders.
MUFG appoints new head of ESG finance for APAC
In the newly created role, Colin Chen is expected to build the bank’s finance strategy in the region.
Citi launches digital credit card for new customers
Singapore is the first market ever where Citi has rolled out this service for new cardholders.
ZA Tech opens Asia fintech centre in Singapore
It will focus on solving use-cases in insurance and financial services.
Citi adds ESG scores into data platform Citi Velocity Clarity
The bank has developed new tools to analyse sustainability measures.
UOB prices Singapore's first sustainability bond offering
UOB raised $2b with a final order book of $3.7b.
Australian comparison site Finder acquires GoBear brand
Earlier this year, GoBear had announced that it would shut down operations.
MUFG names new head of Asia systems office
She will oversee the bank's digital transformation blueprint.
Singaporeans more satisfied with e-wallets than banks in 2020
Customer satisfaction for e-wallets was higher than that of banks.
Citi appoints Kartik Mani as the Head of Consumer Banking in Asia
He replaces Gonzalo Luchetti, who is the new head of consumer banking in the US.
HSBC Singapore launches instant digital bank registration via SingPass
Customers need only to input their SingPass credentials in order to open an online account.
ABF Wholesale Banking, ABF Retail Banking and ABF Corporate & Investment Banking Awards 2021 now open for nominations
Be a part of the prestigious celebration on 1 July.
What's up with central banks' craze around digital currencies?
Whilst it may improve payment systems, card firms and payment platforms won’t be happy with the potential new competition.
Singaporean customers more satisfied with e-wallets than banks in 2020
Customer satisfaction for e-wallets was higher than that of banks.
Singapore banks headed for stronger profits in 2021: analysts
Credit growth is expected to accelerate mildly by 5% in 2021, according to Moody’s.
Singapore banks to see stronger profits in 2021: analysts
Credit growth is expected to accelerate mildly by 5%, according to Moody’s.
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