Singapore

Maybank SG, Fidelity International launch multi-asset fund

The fund is offered in three asset classes and will be made available in Q3 2024.

Maybank SG, Fidelity International launch multi-asset fund

The fund is offered in three asset classes and will be made available in Q3 2024.

Fintech Smile API accelerates loan approval process for financial inclusion

Smile API CEO Jerome Eger is committed not just to speed, but secured access to employment data.

Singapore, Japan renew bilateral swap arrangement

Singapore can swap up to $3b whilst Japan can swap up to US$1b.

1 in 4 Singaporeans concerned about payment fraud: study

Consumers want robust fraud protection when choosing their financial provider.

MAS bars ex-DBS rep from financial advisory work for 5 years

Hafiz was convicted to one count of abetting an offense on May 2022.

Digitalisation amplifies data and liquidity risks

Increasing interconnectivity increases complexity and opacity.

SGX FX onboard Rand Merchant Bank on buyside platform

RMB will offer liquidity services to the OTC FX buyside platform.

UOB appoints Mark Tan as head of internal audit in Hong Kong

Tan will oversee all audit functions for UOB Hong Kong.

Atome’s BNPL debuts on Taobao Singapore

Every Saturday, Atome shoppers can enjoy a $12 off for a $120 minimum spend.

OCBC launches $676.95m fixed rate subordinated notes

The notes will have a coupon of 5.52% annually.

SGX welcomes ETF tracking APAC financial institutions

It has S$47m in assets under management at launch.

Why banks need fintechs to buoy loan growth

Loan demand has doubled in Singapore, and fintechs can help onboard quality clients.

UOB grants 30,400 shares to eligible non-executive directors

The share awards are part of the directors’ remuneration for 2023.

OCBC logs record net profit of S$1.98b in Q1; EPS is S$1.76

Higher wealth management and insurance income pushed up fee income.

OCBC courts Great Eastern with S$1.4b offer

The bank plans to increase its investment beyond its current 88.44% stake.