Singapore
DBS’ emission targets to drive improved emission disclosure in SEA
                                                                                 
                    
                    The move is expected to improve the quantity and quality of data disclosures on GHG.
                
                                
            DBS’ emission targets to drive improved emission disclosure in SEA
                                                                                                                 
                            
                            The move is expected to improve the quantity and quality of data disclosures on GHG.
                        
                                                
                        
    
                    SG, India ink agreement on fintech cooperation
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The agreement will promote regulatory collaboration between the two markets.
                    
                                        
                    
                MAS rolls out transformation map for the financial services industry
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The map comprises five key strategies to develop SG as a leading international financial centre in Asia.
                    
                                        
                    
                UOB unveils refreshed branding with new logo, seal mark
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The bank will also be kicking off a regional brand campaign involving TV films and ads.
                    
                                        
                    
                Singapore’s digital bank Trust reaches 100,000 customers
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Users were aged 18 to over 90 years old, Trust Bank said.
                    
                                        
                    
                DBS unveils targets for decarbonisation, data coverage under net zero goal
                                                                                                 
                        
                        It plans to reduce emissions from O&G sector by 28% in 2030.
                    
                                        
                    
                Citi, Yahoo launch personal finance hub Life and Money
                                                                                                 
                        
                        It is hosted on Yahoo Finance in Singapore.
                    
                                        
                    
                Singapore’s wealthtech venture funding surge sevenfold in four years
                                                                                                 
                        
                        More rich people, digital tools are behind the rise
                    
                                        
                    
                CIMB Singapore raises fixed deposit rate to up to 2.7% per annum
                                                                                                 
                        
                        It’s available for 12 and 18 month periods.
                    
                                        
                    
                Singapore’s fintech funding hit three-year high for an H1 period, but fizzles from H2 2021
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The funding was the highest for a first-half period since 2019, but 15% lower than in H2 2021
                    
                                        
                    
                KPMG launches embedded finance hub in Singapore
                                                                                                 
                        
                        It will run for 2 years and provide incubation support to institutions.
                    
                                        
                    
                CIMB Singapore raises deposit interest rate tenfold to up to 2% annually
                                                                                                 
                        
                        StarSaver savings account holders can enjoy the new rate without any deposit caps.
                    
                                        
                    
                American Express opens exclusive lounge in SG for Centurion card holders
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Members can enjoy a complimentary welcome cocktail when they visit.
                    
                                        
                    
                Standard Chartered, FairPrice-backed Trust Bank launches in Singapore
                                                                                                 
                        
                        A total of S$400m was invested by its shareholders, the neobank said.
                    
                                        
                    
                RHB Singapore raises deposit interest rates to up to 5.5%
                                                                                                 
                        
                        It attributed this to the “recent spate of competitive rising rates by local banks.”
 
RHB Singapore has joined the bandwagon of local banks that have raised the interest rates for their deposit accounts.
                    
                                        
                    
                Grab, Singtel-led digital-only bank GXS debuts in Singapore
                                                                                                 
                        
                        It has launched a savings account with a customizable pockets feature.
                    
                                        
                    
                United Overseas Bank soars at the ABF Retail Banking Awards 2022
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The bank bagged five major awards for their business projects and initiatives.