Singapore

Value of loans to SG SMEs fell by 42% in 2023

There were less SMEs earning $300,000 a month who took out loans.

Value of loans to SG SMEs fell by 42% in 2023

There were less SMEs earning $300,000 a month who took out loans.

DDEx’s digital token trade value triples in 5M 2024

Active trading clients have also grown by 36% during the period.

Singapore banks are phasing out OTPs for logins

Banks will instead use digital tokens to authenticate bank account login attempts.

OCBC unveils financial programme for SG’s 36,000 property agents

It offers preferential home rates and bonus interest, amongst others.

Maybank Singapore rolls out money lock feature

Customers will need to visit branches or use select ATMs to unlock funds.

Singapore proposes strengthened anti-money laundering bill

This includes empowering law enforcement agencies in prosecuting ML offences.

UOB winds down digital credit assessment subsidiary

It had promised to invest S$12m on Avatec when it launched in 2018.

SG banks turn to upskilling as hiring sentiments turn ‘cautious’

Roles related to wealth advisory and anti-ML and fraud are most in demand.

Hong Kong IPO market plummets to lowest in two decades

IPOs in Hong Kong only raised $1.5b to date, 35.2% lower than in H1 2023.

Silverlake Axis names Cass Goh as new CEO

Goh has been Silverlake Axis’ group deputy executive chairman since Oct 2023.

HSBC Singapore unveils Live+ credit card for lifestyle spending

It offers an 8% cashback and 15% discount on selected transactions.

Banking sector poses highest money laundering risks in Singapore

Non-banking sectors such as corporate service providers, real estate, casinos, and precious stones also pose high ML risks in the country.

Robo-advisors gain traction amongst younger Singaporeans

40% of respondents under 35 stated using robo-advisories.

Singapore and Cambodia launch financial transparency corridor for SME trade

Participating financial institutions include ANEXT Bank and Advanced Bank of Asia.

OCBC Securities launches Singapore’s first AI stock-picker 

The AI-powered tool will be key to boosting its pool of active investors.

OCBC Digital Silvers Programme targets 10,000 “digitally shy” elderly

The bank kicked off the programme in 2024 with a carnival-style event at Bishan Community Club.