SINGAPORE: OCBC said on Monday (Jan 17) that it has begun making “goodwill payouts” to customers who had fallen prey to recent phishing scams involving the bank. "The payouts to this group of ... ( read original story ...)
Former OCBC financial consultant admits to cheating clients of S$170,000 in fake time deposits
SINGAPORE: A former financial consultant with OCBC Singapore cheated five of his clients of S$170,000 in fake time deposits, picking existing clients whom he knew were not technologically savvy and ... ( read original story ...)
10 CEOs in Singapore You Should Follow in 2022
Are Singaporean business leaders active on LinkedIn? Last week I published an article on 10 CEOs in Malaysia you should follow on Linkedin. I have been helping businesses and individuals in Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Looks to Curb Crypto Ads
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued a set of guidelines on Monday that limit crypto firms from advertising their services to the public. Digital payment token (DPT) service providers ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC Bank has made goodwill payments to SMS scam victims since Jan 8
SINGAPORE - OCBC Bank said on Monday (Jan 17) that it has already been making goodwill payments to customers who lost funds from their bank accounts in a recent spate of SMS phishing scams. The banks ... ( read original story ...)
CIMB Bank Brings Colour Back to a World of Grey in Spot from BBDO Singapore
Little Black Book, Agency was tasked to push CIMB forward as more than just a trusted bank, but one of the most preferred banks in Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore central bank issues guidelines to discourage crypto trading by public
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Monday issued guidelines that limit cryptocurrency trading service providers from promoting their services to the general public, as part ... ( read original story ...)
Blank Check Firms in Singapore Test Alternative to U.S. Path
Two special purpose acquisition companies are set to start trading in Singapore this week, in a test of an alternative to the U.S. for the increasingly popular vehicles. The challenge now for the city ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-OCBC financial consultant admits to cheating 5 people of $170,000
SINGAPORE- In a move to obtain money to ease his gambling-related debts, a financial consultant with OCBC Bank hatched a plan to dupe five of its clients of$170,000 in total. . Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC Scams: Savings wiped out in a few minutes
OCBC Bank customers who were scammed have felt great pain, with some losing life savings that they had built up for their children and families painstakingly over the years. . Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Teenager in Singapore learned to drive on YouTube and illegally used father’s name to rent cars
SINGAPORE: A 17-year-old boy learned how to drive on YouTube and illegally used his father's name to rent cars on a car-sharing service. The teenager, who is now 19, pleaded guilty on Monday (Jan 17) ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Tells Crypto Firms Not to Market Services to Public
Singapore’s financial regulator told companies in the cryptocurrency industry to refrain from advertising their services to the public, in line with the city-state’s desire to curb retail speculation ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore cbank issues guidelines to discourage crypto trading by public
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Monday issued guidelines that limit cryptocurrency trading service providers from promoting their services to the general public, as part of a bid to ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore badminton player Yeo Jia Min tests positive for COVID-19 after withdrawal from India Open
SINGAPORE: Singapore badminton player Yeo Jia Min has tested positive for COVID-19 after withdrawing from the India Open last week. The 22-year-old withdrew from the tournament last Thursday&nb ... ( read original story ...)
SMS scams: Savings wiped out in a few minutes from banking accounts in SG
OCBC Bank customers who were scammed have felt great pain, with some losing life savings that they had built up for their children and families painstakingly over the years. ( read original story ...)
5 things to do in Singapore this week: Jan 17 to 23
With Singapore Art Week in full swing and Chinese New Year coming up fast, we can practically hear the buzz of energy in the air.This week brings a slew of dreamy escapes from the grind, from a ... ( read original story ...)