Singapore

Citi names Amit Dhawan as head of CCB Singapore

Dhawan has been head of emerging corporates for Asia since 2017.

Citi names Amit Dhawan as head of CCB Singapore

Dhawan has been head of emerging corporates for Asia since 2017.

Fintech Qashier clinches in-principle approval for a MPI license from MAS

Qashier had been operating under an exempted framework for the past 5 years.

Maybank Singapore unveils online investment service for as low as S$200

From now until 30 June, the sales charge for the first $2,000 will be waived.

Maybank offers financial package for registered charities

They offered the first recyclable grant in Singapore.

HK-based fintech KPay expands operations to Singapore

The firm plans to triple its merchant base in Singapore to over 10,000.

DBS and OCBC expected to deliver steady Q1 net profits

Their net interest margins will ease as a result of their Hong Kong loans.

Thailand’s SCB, SCG offers green loans for net zero buildings

The loan will help entrepreneurs transition their buildings to net zero structures.

Financial firms lead LinkedIn’s top companies in Singapore

LinkedIn unveils companies list where professionals advance the most.

OCBC’s green car loans surged sixfold as new EV brands pique buyers

Loan demand for used EVs rose 30 times compared to launch, the bank said.

Singapore banks’ interest rates will remain elevated until Q3: analyst

DBS and OCBC are expected to provide dividend yield of 7.4% and 6.5%.

S’pore’s payment cards lead with 40% market share in online transactions

An analyst said Singapore’s advanced tech infrastructure has boosted alternative payments.

TerraPay obtains MPI License in Singapore

TerraPay now has 11 licenses and 19 regulator approvals across 30 markets.

GXS FlexiLoan customers have saved S$4m in interest: GXS Bank

The loan’s interest is calculated daily based on the outstanding balance the day before.

MAS eyes enhanced safeguards for elderly and non-english proficient financial clients

Authorities aim to implement enhancements no later than H2 2025.

Chart of the Week: Singapore investment banking fees down 14% in Q1

Advisory fees from M&A transactions fell by 74% during the quarter.

MAS expands regulations for digital payment token service providers

It will impose requirements for anti-money laundering and user protection.