Singapore

Asian banks fall behind Western counterparts in digital transformation

Only DBS had the digital model that can stand with European and American banks.

Asian banks fall behind Western counterparts in digital transformation

Only DBS had the digital model that can stand with European and American banks.

Singapore loans grew 8% in 2017 but still lagged behind Hong Kong

A robust economy and optimism in the property market are slowly narrowing the gap.

UOB Private Bank recorded a three-fold increase in DPM in 2017

Thanks to growing investor confidence resulting to portfolio returns averaging 10-30%.

Citi appoints Debopama Sen as head of treasury and trade solutions for Singapore and ASEAN

She will report to Rajesh Mehta, Asia Pacific head for TTS, and Amol Gupte, ASEAN head and CEO of Citi Singapore.

OCBC Bank allows Siri to help customers make e-payments

The virtual assistant can also check bank balances and credit card details.

Unlocking growth in ASEAN's digital economy: The time is now

In just decades, digital advancement has enabled technology to shift from being a business enabler to being THE business.

Standard Chartered's Singapore-based operations to merge with local unit

This will triple its assets and add its large banking businesses.

Deutsche Bank Wealth Management appoints Ingrid Widjaja as new group head in Southeast Asia

Based in Singapore, she reports to Kin-Mun Kwong, head of WM coverage, Southeast Asia.

Singapore banks shake off oil & gas loan burdens

O&G debts made up 2%-3% of their total loans.

Citi targets double-digit growth in wealth management clients and AUMs

This will be buoyed by strong digital progress and platforms amongst others.

How can IFRS 9 change banks' lending strategies?

The modification would be for a long-term positive accounting outcome.

It's raining dividends at OCBC and UOB

OCBC and UOB raised their dividends to 38 cents and 80 cents, respectively.

Double-digit growth in fee income cheered Singapore banks in Q4

Thanks to wealth management and capital market services.

Money20/20 Asia announces highly anticipated keynote line-up ahead of inaugural March event

Money20/20 Asia will bring together top global FinTech leaders in Singapore to create the future of money.