Singapore
OCBC launches MyOwn bank account for children and teenagers
It will enable them to monitor their account and make PayNow transactions.
OCBC launches MyOwn bank account for children and teenagers
It will enable them to monitor their account and make PayNow transactions.
ABS, Singapore anti-ML group unveil new practice paper to enhance audits
Banks in Singapore are expected to review their audit practices against the paper.
DBS unveils token services with smart contracts for transaction clients
It makes use of DBS’ Ethereum Virtual machine-compatible permissioned blockchain.
DCS Card Centre launches Visa card with three rewards options
Cardholders can choose either investment credits, miles rewards, or cash rebates.
Aspire receives IPA for the Major Payment Institution license
This supports the company's goal to build a user-friendly financial platform.
OCBC teams up with Disneyto boost new customer growth in SEA
The collaboration will kick off in Singapore with the soft launch of the OCBC MyOwn Account.
Singapore fintech funding down 10% to $208m in Q3
The drop is in line with overall tech startup funding in Singapore.
Citi poaches JPMorgan banker to lead FX institutional sales in 4 APAC regions
Anand Goyal will begin in December, and will be based in Singapore.
EnterpriseSG and CEB to boost financing for Singapore firms' overseas expansion
The initiative will support EnterpriseSG's enterprise financing scheme.
Digital wealth platform Arta Finance launches in Singapore
Arta said that 1.6 million non-SG investors will have $4.8t in assets in the city by 2028.
Bank on people, not just tech— HSBC banker
Developing tech and talent go hand-in-hand, a senior HSBC banker said.
Why digital wallets must shed their ecosystem dependence
Experts noted the importance of forming the right strategy for sustainability and brand marketing.
Bank of Singapore winds down Luxembourg operations
It has pivoted its focus on deepening its UK presence and has named a new general manager.
GXS Bank launches credit card with flat fees and no interest
It has a limit of S$500 with a S$5 extension fee.
Singapore Gulf Bank names ex-Goldman Sachs banker as CFO
Separately, SGB’s new COO joins from GIC and Sygnum.
ANZ joins Singapore’s Project Guardian
The bank will explore blockchain interoperability to exchange tokenised real-world assets.
Maybank Singapore names Datuk Yee Yang Chien as board chairman
He was with MISC Berhad for 20 years and has served as its president/ CEO.
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