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OCBC rolls out free online will writing service
OCBC rolls out free online will writing service
Singapore residents and citizens aged 21 and above can prepare their own wills within 10 minutes.
OCBC rolls out digital account opening service for MNCs
The time taken to set up an account will be cut 75% from months to weeks.
Kasikornbank ties up with Japan mobile chap operator Line
The bank will tap on the latter's 44 million users to grow personal loans.
Citi adds full Apple product suite to rewards redemption platform
It is initially available in Australia, Hong Kong, the Philippines and Thailand.
HSBC installs ‘dementia' specialist staff in Hong Kong
They will assist the elderly with their finances.
CIMB Group profits rose 4.1% to $283.8m in Q3
Non-interest income surged 19.9%.
Maybank profits down 3.5% to $471.31m in Q3
It was hit by the profit decline in the insurance division over higher contract liabilities.
Hong Leong Bank profits dip 0.6% to $154.75m in Q1
Net interest income declined 5.7%.
British challenger bank Revolut receives green light to expand to Singapore and Japan
It will launch in APAC in Q1 2019.
Singapore launches $30m cybersecurity capabilities grant
It will co-fund up to $3m to support cybersecurity advancement in the financial sector.
Standard Chartered moves to cut Dubai and Singapore jobs
Employees in the priority banking business will be affected.
RHB Bank profit up 18.4% to $138.84m in Q3
Net interest income rose 5%.
Hang Seng Bank beefs up fintech capabilities in Tencent tie-up
They will develop a remote account-opening solution.
Australia's Westpac launches Singapore innovation lab
co.lab will help Australian fintechs crack the Asian market.
Bank of China unveils global fintech innovation lab in Singapore
It aims to showcase AI, blockchain, big data and cloud technologies.
UOB forges digital payments service alliance with Grab
Customers can pay and top up their GrabPay wallets directly from their UOB bank accounts.
DBS ties up with ride-hailing firm Go-Jek for regional payment services
The collaboration will extend to other SEA countries.
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