Financial Services

UOB launches programme to help Thai SMEs digitise

UOB launches programme to help Thai SMEs digitise

SMEs can access digital tools and financing opportunities through the scheme.

Singapore bank NIMs to widen despite rising costs

SIBOR has risen 6bps YTD and is expected to rise further due to Singapore Savings Bonds.

P2P lender Validus Capital clinches $20.5m in oversubscribed Series B round

The funding proceeds will be used to enhance its AI and machine learning capabilities.

ESR REIT bags $155m unsecured loan facility

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, CTBC Bank, and Standard Chartered acted as lenders.

Singapore-based IIX launches US$100m bonds with Australian government

The bond programme will support the livelihoods of 1 million women in Asia.

Insurance gross premiums climbed 3.4% to $3.81b in 2018

The motor insurance segment’s underwriting profit jumped 137% to $9.96m.

GIA offers rewards of up to $10,000 for insurance fraud tip-off

Individuals with knowledge of wrongdoing should submit documentary evidence.

DBS Bank to set up over 100 touchpoints in India

The bank plans to open nine new branches in March alone.

AXA Insurance Singapore unveils executive committee appointments

Kevin Leong will serve as managing director for the commercial lines business.

Symbo launches digital insurance platform in Singapore

It aims to launch in Indonesia, Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

Bank loans fell 4.2% in January

Consumer loan growth dipped to 0.7% whilst business loans increased 5%.

Union Bancaire Privée nabs wholesale bank license in Singapore

UBP will soon offer SGD services like deposits and loans.

Gaming company Razer trials e-wallet platform in Singapore

It partnered with FOMO Pay to enable mobile pay acceptance at more than 4,000 merchants.

Ayondo requests extension of FY2018 results release date

The firm’s new deadline would be on April 1 instead of March 1.

Citi enables credit card spend on recurring, big-ticket items

Users can use PayAll for rent and education and earn rewards.

GIC helped crypto exchange Coinbase raise US$300m: report

The funding boosted Coinbase’s valuation to US$8b.