Financial Services

Most finance leaders worry about nonfinancial data integrity: EY

Most finance leaders worry about nonfinancial data integrity: EY

43% of Singapore finance leaders citing inconsistencies and 30% reporting difficulties related to data formats.
2 days ago

MAS extends Global-Asia bond grant scheme through 2029

Significant changes have been introduced to the scheme, including a per-issuance cap for eligible expenses.
2 days ago

E-wallets ordered to subscribe to FIDReC under new category

34 e-wallet providers have subscribed.
4 days ago

More than half of S’poreans rely on social media for financial advice

Half believe social media has improved their financial knowledge.
4 days ago

SG banks to report ‘softer’ earnings for Q4

DBS may declare a special dividend, according to analysts.

DBS redeems $1b perpetual securities at 3.30% on 27 February

The securities were issued under the 2020 US$3b Global Medium Term Note Programme.

Alta, Stableton to expand investor access to private companies

Currently, the global unicorn market is valued at $4.7t.

S’poreans can save up to $500 monthly through digital optimisation: study

This includes maximising credit cards offer between 5% to 8% cashback.

Maybank to support Johor-Singapore economic zone

It aims on becoming the preferred financial institution for Malaysia-Singapore transactions.

OCBC Bank sells 33% stake in Hong Kong Life

The agreed sale price is HK$589.3m ($103m)

Far East H-Reit inks $157.15m sustainability-linked loan deals

The loan facility was obtained through its trustee, DBS Trustee Limited.

Singapore’s weak consumer demand stifles crypto adoption growth

Security concerns like hacking and fraud continue to deter wider consumer adoption of cryptocurrencies.

Singapore stablecoin framework to enhance adoption and stability

Singapore’s regulatory sandboxes and supportive frameworks continue to foster innovation in digital payments.

Maybank opens another ‘Instagrammable’ lifestyle branch 

Maybank Singapore's newest branch has a bright space that brings a sense of tranquility.

Singapore push versus phishing may increase compliance costs

Including e-commerce, social media, and ISPs in the mandate may be a wise move.

MAS to launch electronic deferred payment solutions in mid-2025

It will help support the transition to e-payments.

Singapore dollar amongst top 10 currencies processed during Black Friday

The Black Friday-Cyber Monday period saw a total of 465 million transactions.