Financial Services

AMTD, SFA to prop up country's fintech firms

SFA will be a permanent member of AMTD's SpiderNet network.

MAS-led Project Ubin Phase 5 shows commercial capabilities

The prototype successfully settled multicurrency transations on the same network.

Weak operating environment spells trouble for Singapore banks

More than half of the big three’s loans are exposed to at-risk overseas markets.

MAS, CAD issue joint probe on Citadelle, Senjo over Wirecard mishap

Both firms are also being probed over carrying on a trust business without a licence.

Singaporeans to pursue online banking even after the pandemic: survey

This includes older Singaporeans who have adapted to more online services.

Deutsche Bank approves US$25m green loan for rubber franchise Halcyon

It will be used for the maintenance of the company’s plantations.

Eight in 10 SMEs in ASEAN rely on technology for cash flow woes

Technology is the top investment priority by most of the respondents.

85% of Singaporeans keen to explore cash equivalent options with higher yield

This is despite their little exposure to similar money market products before.

Cisco unveils 0% interest financing programme

The programme is said to provide SMEs access to technological enablers.

ZEDRA acquires BNP Paribas Singapore Trust

It will be renamed to Zedra Trustees (Singapore) Limited.

UOB Asset Management opens Taiwan's first S-REIT fund

This aims to help retail investors seek income growth amid low interest rate environment.

MAS, local police investigate Wirecard's local operations

The regulator is also working with foreign agencies for cross-border transactions.

Singtel pilots insurance savings plan on Dash mobile app

Dash EasyEarn offers 2% p.a. returns for the first policy year.

Majority of banks ready to trade SORA derivatives, says committee

Banks including OCBC and DBS have already made their first SORA-related activities.

Great Eastern injects $97m into Axiata's digital finance service business

Great Eastern will take a 22% stake in Axiata-owned Boost Holdings.