Singapore

Singapore nabbed Asia's fintech crown from Hong Kong in 2017

Total fintech funding hit $983.6m in 2017 versus Hong Kong's $596.8m.

Chart of the Week: How exposed were Singapore banks to mortgages in Q1?

DBS gained the largest market share but has least mortgage exposure.

UOB rolls out all-digital suite of services to speed up home buying

Services on home loans and bankers will be available in 5 property apps.

Could banks be the saving grace of Singapore's rattled equities market?

Banks have posted a healthy set of Q2 results despite bleak market conditions.

OCBC profits up 16% to $885.47m in Q2

Its retail, wealth management, and insurance units performed well.

Singapore retail and wealth banks shun digital as they ramp up Q2 hiring

Relationship managers in bancassurance were in hot demand.

UOB unveils plans to launch ASEAN digital bank

It will tap on mobile-first and mobile-only customers.

UOB profit up 28% to $788.49m in Q2

Earnings were boosted by net interest income which hit $1.54b.

DBS profit surges 20% to $1.37b in Q2

Strong consumer and non-trade corporate lending offset weak trading income.

Myanmar to allow 13 foreign banks to offer import financing services

Only trade financing was previously allowed for foreign lenders.

CIMB targets millenials with new credit card

CIMB AWSM cardholders are entitled to 1% unlimited cashback on certain deals.

Chart of the Week: Which Singapore bank enjoys the highest customer satisfaction?

Lenders with attractive interest rates stand the best chance.

UOB rolls out fully automated car loan application process

This cuts processing time from three days to 15 minutes.