Singapore

DBS wants more private bankers to tap Asia's ultra rich

It eyes boosting its current pool of 200 private bankers by 10-20%.

DBS wants more private bankers to tap Asia's ultra rich

It eyes boosting its current pool of 200 private bankers by 10-20%.

Citi names Sujoy Ghosh as regional head of insurance Asia Pacific

He joins Citi with oversight of the bank’s consumer banking insurance business.

DBS unveils online payments solution to simplify SMEs' bill payments

This is through a partnership with software company Xero.

New European guidelines may hit Asian banks

Medium-sized companies will take the most impact.

APAC financial services employment in 2017 increased 12% YoY

It provides an ideal springboard for more growth in 2018.

HSBC widens cash access network to 800 touchpoints

Now customers can make QuickCash withdrawals in 7-Eleven stores.

Citi launches second China desk in Singapore

Ten relationship and product managers will support Chinese clients’ FDI.

IFRS 9 has ‘volatile' impact on Singapore banks' earnings

This is due to the change in calculating expected credit loss (ECL).

OCBC unveils flexible loan scheme for SMEs

The loan offers funding of up to $200,000.

Singapore banks anticipate higher profits in 2018

Rising interest rates and loan growth are key factors.

Financial inclusion could boost APAC banks revenues by US$88b

China has the greatest potential revenues estimated at US$63.4b.

DBS expands mobile banking and payment apps services

Customers can now scan to pay 7-Eleven stores via QR codes.

UOB unveils digital advisory service for corporate investors

The new service is exclusively for UOB’s commercial banking clients.

Standard Chartered's premium banking to launch in 10 countries

They will roll out the service in Asia, Africa, and Middle East in 2018.