Under the alliance, UOB will become Grab’s preferred banking partner in Singapore. UOB will also be a strategic credit card partner for Grab in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. Co... ( read original story ...)
Meniga Inks Deal with Singapore’s United Overseas Bank
According to reporting from Tanya Andreasyan of Fintech Futures (Finovate’s sister publication) Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) has signed a deal with Icelandic fintech vendor Meniga for it... ( read original story ...)
FORCS Enhances Solutions Offering in Singapore with Integration of MyInfo
The company first entered the Singapore market in 2015 with the aim of introducing paperless technology to the financial institutions and insurance agencies of the smart-city state. The Singapore offi... ( read original story ...)
Singapore consumers still prefer to pay for online purchases by credit card versus e-wallet
SINGAPORE - Mobile wallets or e-wallets have yet to change payment habits among Singapore consumers, according to a Global Payments Report by payment processing company Worldpay. Credit cards continue... ( read original story ...)
Singapore calls for closer Southeast Asia, says multilateralism under threat
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong called on Monday for greater integration between Southeast Asian countries at a time when multilateralism is under threat. His remarks ca... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange Limited’s Stock Is Down 16% From Its 52-Week High: Is It A Good Business?
Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX: S68), or SGX for short, is the only stock exchange in Singapore. At the share price of S$7.18 (at the time of writing), the company’s stock is trading 16% lower than i... ( read original story ...)
China, Singapore explore more BRI cooperation
The BRI refers to the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road At the sidelines of the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, China’s Vice Commerce Minister F... ( read original story ...)
Chart of the Day: Singapore bank NIMs set to widen to 1.98% in 2020
However, this is still lower than the 2008 average. Singapore banks' net interest margin, a common measure of profitability, is poised to continue widening to settle at 1.98% in 2020 although at a mar... ( read original story ...)
How Singapore uses blockchain to save the environment
However, Singapore may have figured out a way to harness the true potential of the technology. Companies in the city-state can now trade renewable energy certificates (RECs) on a blockchain powered pl... ( read original story ...)
BlockShow Asia returning to Singapore (video)
Whether you are confused, bemused, or enthused by blockchain technology, Singapore is the only place to be later this month to uncover all of its possibilities, applications and direction. For the sec... ( read original story ...)
MAS, SGX develop blockchain technology for tokenised assets trading settlement
SINGAPORE: The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS ... The DvP prototypes, developed with technology partners Anquan, Deloitte and Nasdaq, demonstrated that financial institutions and corporate inves... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Exchange Successfully Trials Blockchain for Tokenized Assets Settlement
The Singapore Exchange reports on a successful blockchain trial with the local monetary authority, Nasdaq, and Deloitte, and is filing its first-ever technology patent The trial has shown that ... ( read original story ...)
Judicial activism, Singapore style
The bold, efficient architecture and ubiquitous high-tech features reflect Singapore's plans to become a key player in the emerging global legal community. Beyond the gleaming buildings, efficient pub... ( read original story ...)
Singapore PM Lee hints at early election next year
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong suggested on Sunday a general election may be called next year, more than a year before his government’s mandate ends, as the city-state ... ( read original story ...)
China, Singapore explore more potentials for BRI cooperation
China and Singapore are jointly exploring potentials for further cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with recent moves to deepen economic and trade relations. At the sidelines of the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore bank loan growth to slow to 3% in 2019
Trade tensions and higher interest rates will dampen borrowing. Loans extended by Singapore banks is poised to fall to 4% by end-2018 and 3% by 2019 as deepening US-China trade tensions and an upswing ... ( read original story ...)