Singapore

Banking sector poses highest money laundering risks in Singapore

Non-banking sectors such as corporate service providers, real estate, casinos, and precious stones also pose high ML risks in the country.

Banking sector poses highest money laundering risks in Singapore

Non-banking sectors such as corporate service providers, real estate, casinos, and precious stones also pose high ML risks in the country.

Robo-advisors gain traction amongst younger Singaporeans

40% of respondents under 35 stated using robo-advisories.

Singapore and Cambodia launch financial transparency corridor for SME trade

Participating financial institutions include ANEXT Bank and Advanced Bank of Asia.

OCBC Securities launches Singapore’s first AI stock-picker 

The AI-powered tool will be key to boosting its pool of active investors.

OCBC Digital Silvers Programme targets 10,000 “digitally shy” elderly

The bank kicked off the programme in 2024 with a carnival-style event at Bishan Community Club.

DBS named as SEA’s most profitable bank

DBS ranked as the 10th largest company in terms of revenue in Fortune’s SEA 500 list.

Evergreen Group obtains financing license to expand in Malaysia

With the license, the company can fund affordable housing for civil servants.

DBS targets $370b in wealth assets by 2026

DBS saw a 23% increase in wealth assets in 2023.

MAS and BIS launch blueprint for climate risk data platform

The platform integrates regulatory and climate data from corporate disclosure documents.

UOB and EnterpriseSG launch sustainability-linked financing programme for SMEs

The programme will help SMEs reduce sustainability-linked costs by 85%.

OCBC Ignite aims to double poly graduate intake

Only 3% of graduates join the financial sector full-time permanently.

Singapore’s big banks aim for 96% emissions cut by 2050

DBS, OCBC, and UOB have set S$200b loan portfolio emissions targets.

ANEXT Bank boosts cross-border transactions sixfold

About 69% of its customer base are micro businesses.

HSBC Singapore to open three wealth centres by 2025

The bank aims to boost client-facing roles by more than a third by 2028.

JCB and Mandai Wildlife Group offer 50% discount to cardholders

The ticket covers three parks, including Singapore Zoo.

Maybank SG offers boost to charities with special rates, network opportunities

Charities in the city may also avail of an interest-free grant of up to SG$150,000 (US$111,000)