Singapore

China’s XTransfer gains in-principle approval for Singapore MPI license 

XTransfer plans to launch e-business wallet services in the Lion City.

China’s XTransfer gains in-principle approval for Singapore MPI license 

XTransfer plans to launch e-business wallet services in the Lion City.

SG’s Maribank names ex-Trust Bank exec as new CEO

Natalia Goh takes over from Zheng Yudong, who will remain an advisor.

Great Eastern halts trading of its shares in SGX

This follows OCBC's increased shareholding in the insurer.

Fave Singapore clinches in-principle approval in Singapore

It can now offer account issuance and domestic money transfer services in SG.

Maybank SG prevents S$1.21m loss across 19 cases

The bank worked with the SPF to intervene in 19 scam cases.

Value of loans to SG SMEs fell by 42% in 2023

There were less SMEs earning $300,000 a month who took out loans.

DDEx’s digital token trade value triples in 5M 2024

Active trading clients have also grown by 36% during the period.

Singapore banks are phasing out OTPs for logins

Banks will instead use digital tokens to authenticate bank account login attempts.

OCBC unveils financial programme for SG’s 36,000 property agents

It offers preferential home rates and bonus interest, amongst others.

Maybank Singapore rolls out money lock feature

Customers will need to visit branches or use select ATMs to unlock funds.

Singapore proposes strengthened anti-money laundering bill

This includes empowering law enforcement agencies in prosecuting ML offences.

UOB winds down digital credit assessment subsidiary

It had promised to invest S$12m on Avatec when it launched in 2018.

SG banks turn to upskilling as hiring sentiments turn ‘cautious’

Roles related to wealth advisory and anti-ML and fraud are most in demand.

Hong Kong IPO market plummets to lowest in two decades

IPOs in Hong Kong only raised $1.5b to date, 35.2% lower than in H1 2023.

Silverlake Axis names Cass Goh as new CEO

Goh has been Silverlake Axis’ group deputy executive chairman since Oct 2023.

HSBC Singapore unveils Live+ credit card for lifestyle spending

It offers an 8% cashback and 15% discount on selected transactions.