Financial Services

Singapore to elevate hub status with new digital banking regulation

A more flexible Payment Services Act makes it easier for fintechs to apply full operations in Singapore.

Singapore to elevate hub status with new digital banking regulation

A more flexible Payment Services Act makes it easier for fintechs to apply full operations in Singapore.

MAS bans four individuals for fraud

They will also serve separate prison sentences.

Big three banks fell in Q1 as pandemic persists

Compressed net interest margin and rise in non-performing loans are to be expected, according to analysts.

OCBC's Q1 profit plunges 43% YoY to $698m

Banking and insurance operations suffered tremendous losses.

Do fintechs need better marketing strategies?

Singapore now houses hundreds of fintech companies, ramping up competition.

DBS launches cashless purchasing card for the logistics sector

The DBS P-Card will provide digital solution for payments and collections.

DBS prices first SORA-based floating rate notes

The notes have a notional amount of $20m (US$14m).

Visa and BRI join in fintech startup Nium's latest funding round

The startup aims to focus on product development and acquisitions.

Great Eastern's net profit crashed 90% to $33.9m in Q1

Total weighted sales rose due to growth momentum in Singapore and Malaysia.

UOB's net profit down 19% to $855m in Q1

Total impairment charges skyrocketed 96% to $286m.

Big three banks' impaired loans ratio to rise to 2.5% in 2021

The pandemic’s full brunt won’t set in until later in 2020.

UOB extends $4b in loans to mid-sized enterprises

The bank also tapped MAS SGD Facility to help clients access funds at lower interest rates.

Insurance regulators extend COVID-19 coverage to CCF, CRF patients

Patients may claim hospital cash benefits for a maximum of 14 days.

Keppel appoints Evercore Asia as financial adviser

This is despite the pre-conditions not being met as of now.

SGX, AMTD partner to enhance connectivity between financial markets

The collaboration aims to support entrepreneurs through its initiatives.

MAS extends scope of loan deferments

Starting 6 May, individuals with specific loans may apply to defer repayments until 31 December.