Financial Services
SingPass launches new app for e-services
Users can now log in using their fingerprint, facial recognition or a six digit passcode.
SingPass launches new app for e-services
Users can now log in using their fingerprint, facial recognition or a six digit passcode.
Banks turn to loans to boost earnings as wealth income weakens
Wealth management income may have already peaked in H1 2018.
Talent crunch hits Singapore's wealth management scene despite hefty bonuses
There is still a lot of work to do in order to run after 1,400 individuals in the Lion City with net worths above $69m.
UOB kicks off eLab in Southeast Asia
It will use behavioural insights to promote better saving and spending habits.
HSBC Singapore appoints Mukhtar Hussain as director and chairman
HSBC Singapore revealed Mukhtar Hussain has been appointed as its director and chairman. He succeeded Guy Harvey-Samuel in the position.
Banks receive boost from regulator's hardline stance against e-wallet lending
Entities would need a banking license first before using deposits to extend loans.
NETS launches PayCollect to ease billing and payment collections
Businesses can now move their entire billing and collections cycle online.
Is Singapore becoming more favorable to crypto players?
MAS said that it will help crypto firms set up local bank accounts, on top of leveraging blockchain adoption.
Singapore and Indonesia ink deal to boost fintech talent
Temasek Foundation International will use $523,000 for the cross-border academic learning programme.
Daily Briefing: Temasek joins US$166m funding round for MMA firm; VC firm Monk's Hill eyes $207.6m in second fundraising
And here’s a new crypto-exchange which allows conversion of SGD, MYR, and INR.
MAS releases new guidelines on robo-advisory
It focuses on refinements in the licencing and business conduct requirements under the Securities and Futures Act (SFA) and Financial Advisers Act...
Online hiring in banking and finance surged 23% in August
Finance and account field talents saw their demand rising up by 7%.
Daily Briefing: Banks step up hiring of priority bankers; Good class bungalow sold for $93.9m
And here’s what Punggol residents can look forward to in the upcoming Punggol Town Hub.
MAS warns on phishing emails
Some recipients were asked to provide bank account details and transaction fees.
Maybank gets nod for CFS business in Singapore
It will operate as a subsidiary of Maybank Group with Asian Currency Unit in Singapore.
Singapore banks fare better than Indonesian lenders amidst rate hikes
Every 25bp hike that re-prices loan book translates into an earnings boost.
Chart of the Day: 98% of Singaporeans have a bank account
Its rate still lags behind Japan and Israel.