Singapore
OCBC unveils new financing programme for women SME owners
They can avail of up to $100,000 in loans with processing fees waived.
OCBC unveils new financing programme for women SME owners
They can avail of up to $100,000 in loans with processing fees waived.
Citi’s Shally Koh on how to foster a more diverse banking organisation
The bank is touting its male allyship and mother support programs as part of its bid for gender equality.
Ex-CEO, directors of Envision Wealth Management charged by MAS
They allegedly committed offences against the Securities and Futures Act, amongst others.
Trust Bank is most positively viewed financial brand by Singaporean women
It beat out other banking heavyweights and card network giants to emerge on top.
OCBC’s Mayda Lim in building the next pipeline of tech, banking talent
Lim weaves the need to support women bankers with the wider talent shortage in the industry.
No record-high earnings for Singapore banks in 2024, but loans to recover
The US Federal Reserve is expected to start cutting rates in mid-2024.
Currencycloud obtains In-Principle Approval for MPI licence in Singapore
It offers to ability to collect, convert, and spend multiple currencies across 180 markets.
CIMB Personal Loan offers 2.8% interest rate per annum
Loans of over S$30,000, with a tenure of at least 3 years, can qualify for this.
Maybank Singapore gave out up to S$1,250 to junior employees
The one-time payment was given out in February.
DBS, OCBC, and UOB post combined net interest income of $8.3b in 4Q23
4Q23 marks the 5th consecutive quarter that the combined NII of the big three was above $8b.
Transition and Opportunity: Southeast Asia’s Share of US$7 Trillion Value
Banks globally are at the fulcrum of a changing world and face a dramatic need to refresh and reposition to address falling valuations whilst meeting core financial and societal needs.
Tiger Brokers introduces debit card that gives fractional shares as rewards
It can be added to Apple Pay or Google Pay wallets for contactless payments.
OCBC net profit up 27% S$7.02b in FY2023; final dividend is 42 cents
Total dividend of 82 cents is 12% higher than the previous fiscal year.
Citi opens two new wealth centres in Singapore
One Holland Village and Parkway Parade have floor areas exceeding 3,000 sqft.
DBS, Sheng Siong to build sustainable business ecosystem with 1,000 SMEs
DBS will offer upskilling courses and sustainable financing solutions.
E-angpaos sent in CNY tripled in 2024: OCBC
The $100 amount is the most popular e-angpao amount this year.
MAS investigating Samlit for allegedly failing to remit money to China
The money changer is suspected of failing to comply with obligations as a licensed payment service provider.