Singapore
Bank of Singapore appoints first chief portfolio strategist
Owi Ruivivar’s role will boost asset allocation strategy.
Bank of Singapore appoints first chief portfolio strategist
Owi Ruivivar’s role will boost asset allocation strategy.
Banks most vulnerable to illegal trade financing – MAS
Env Crimes generate between $110b-$281b in criminal gains yearly.
Singapore expands scope of guidelines on fair dealing
It now covers all financial institutions and all the products and services offered.
Bank of Singapore forms CIO advisory council with Goldman Sachs, BlackRock execs
The 8 members have reportedly weathered the 2008 GFC and the 2020 pandemic downturn.
Singapore HNWs says current investment returns have “room to grow”
Almost 1 in 2 are frustrated from their portfolios’ “generally underwhelming” performance.
Maybank SG, Fidelity International launch multi-asset fund
The fund is offered in three asset classes and will be made available in Q3 2024.
Fintech Smile API accelerates loan approval process for financial inclusion
Smile API CEO Jerome Eger is committed not just to speed, but secured access to employment data.
Singapore, Japan renew bilateral swap arrangement
Singapore can swap up to $3b whilst Japan can swap up to US$1b.
1 in 4 Singaporeans concerned about payment fraud: study
Consumers want robust fraud protection when choosing their financial provider.
MAS bars ex-DBS rep from financial advisory work for 5 years
Hafiz was convicted to one count of abetting an offense on May 2022.
Digitalisation amplifies data and liquidity risks
Increasing interconnectivity increases complexity and opacity.
SGX FX onboard Rand Merchant Bank on buyside platform
RMB will offer liquidity services to the OTC FX buyside platform.
Loan growth & higher fees prop up Singapore banks’ earnings in Q1
DBS’ and OCBC’s DPS are likely to rise in H2.
UOB appoints Mark Tan as head of internal audit in Hong Kong
Tan will oversee all audit functions for UOB Hong Kong.
Atome’s BNPL debuts on Taobao Singapore
Every Saturday, Atome shoppers can enjoy a $12 off for a $120 minimum spend.
MAS appoints trade minister Gan Kim Yong as new chairman
He will be replacing DPM Lawrence Wong.
OCBC launches $676.95m fixed rate subordinated notes
The notes will have a coupon of 5.52% annually.