Singapore

Record total income lifts OCBC’s net profit to S$3.93b in H1

Interim dividend for the period is 44 cents, an increase of 4 cents.

Record total income lifts OCBC’s net profit to S$3.93b in H1

Interim dividend for the period is 44 cents, an increase of 4 cents.

UOB’s net profit stable at S$2.91b in H1; interim dividend is 88 cents

Income growth and lower allowances were offset by one-off integration costs.

GXS Bank CEO Charles Wong steps down

Wong will become an advisor for the digital bank.

Fees lift Singapore banks’ Q2 profits

But their Q2 profits are likely to be lower compared to Q1, analysts said.

Maybank names Alice Tan as head of group wealth management

Tan will continue on her role of Maybank’s head of wealth mgmt for Singapore.

MAS reprimands RVP One for SFR breaches

RVP failed to submit financial returns for 3 years, according to MAS.

Ecosystem, data key for banks to keep up with disruptors

Banks must become the main choice of the customer, an analyst said.

Singapore’s cash use in POS to fall at just 7% by 2027: study 

E-wallets will become Singaporeans’ payment method of choice.

UOB names Susan Hwee as head of group retail

Eddie Khoo to retire; Lawrence Goh is new head of GTO.

UOB to see 200 tonne-reduction in CO2e emissions with DHL pact

UOB’s international parcel deliveries will now use sustainable aviation fuel.

DBS launches bond portfolio managed by BlackRock

Customers can invest for a minimum of $1,000 and a 0.6% annual management fee.

HSBC, SBF to help Singapore businesses scale GBA, India, Middle East

HSBC launched a business guide and will offer net zero transition solutions.

UOB secures major wins at ABF Wholesale Banking Awards 2024

UOB excels in AI, Digital Transformation, and Health & Wellness, showcasing its leadership in innovation and its dedication to comprehensive employee well-being.

MAS “closely monitoring” global IT outage

Major banks reported little to no impact to customers and key operations.

Standard Chartered bolsters Singapore private banking with new hires

The bankers hail from UBS, HSBC, Credit Suisse, and Deutsche Bank.

DBS rolls out gen AI assistant to customer service workforce

CSO assistant is expected to benefit its over 500 CSO staff in Singapore.