Singapore
Fintech Qashier clinches in-principle approval for a MPI license from MAS
Qashier had been operating under an exempted framework for the past 5 years.
Fintech Qashier clinches in-principle approval for a MPI license from MAS
Qashier had been operating under an exempted framework for the past 5 years.
Maybank Singapore unveils online investment service for as low as S$200
From now until 30 June, the sales charge for the first $2,000 will be waived.
Maybank offers financial package for registered charities
They offered the first recyclable grant in Singapore.
HK-based fintech KPay expands operations to Singapore
The firm plans to triple its merchant base in Singapore to over 10,000.
DBS and OCBC expected to deliver steady Q1 net profits
Their net interest margins will ease as a result of their Hong Kong loans.
SC Ventures, ENGIE Factory back conservation financing venture
The venture is expected to launch this year.
Thailand’s SCB, SCG offers green loans for net zero buildings
The loan will help entrepreneurs transition their buildings to net zero structures.
Financial firms lead LinkedIn’s top companies in Singapore
LinkedIn unveils companies list where professionals advance the most.
OCBC’s green car loans surged sixfold as new EV brands pique buyers
Loan demand for used EVs rose 30 times compared to launch, the bank said.
Singapore banks’ interest rates will remain elevated until Q3: analyst
DBS and OCBC are expected to provide dividend yield of 7.4% and 6.5%.
S’pore’s payment cards lead with 40% market share in online transactions
An analyst said Singapore’s advanced tech infrastructure has boosted alternative payments.
TerraPay obtains MPI License in Singapore
TerraPay now has 11 licenses and 19 regulator approvals across 30 markets.
GXS FlexiLoan customers have saved S$4m in interest: GXS Bank
The loan’s interest is calculated daily based on the outstanding balance the day before.
MAS eyes enhanced safeguards for elderly and non-english proficient financial clients
Authorities aim to implement enhancements no later than H2 2025.
Chart of the Week: Singapore investment banking fees down 14% in Q1
Advisory fees from M&A transactions fell by 74% during the quarter.
MAS expands regulations for digital payment token service providers
It will impose requirements for anti-money laundering and user protection.
Ant International launches Programme Sirius for enhanced sustainability
The initiative is in line with the United Nations’ sustainable development goals.