The disruption to DBS digital banking services on March 19 was caused by an “erroneous step” when performing a system change, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong on Wednesday (April 8).
Digital Realty to invest nearly $7 bil in Singapore to support Apac’s AI inference growth
Digital Realty will invest over $4.3 billion in new data centres as AI moves into live deployment, with parallel expansion in workforce, operations and innovation facilities.
Sheng Siong, DBS among winners of Singapore’s S$1 billion energy support package: RHB
Most direct equity beneficiaries are in consumer staples and heartland retail, it says Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore banks remain cautious despite Iran war ceasefire
Singapore’s banks are continuing with a cautious approach to trade and banking relationships in the Middle East, despite the news of a ceasefire in the region, amid trade flow uncertainty.
Singapore firms lead Asia in sustainability push: survey
SINGAPORE, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Singapore-based firms are among the most advanced in Asia in translating sustainability ambitions into action, although funding constraints remain a key hurdle, ...
Lion Global Investors and OCBC Strengthen Investor Participation as LionGlobal Singapore Trust Fund Crosses S$1.25 Billion
Lion Global Investors (LGI) is pleased to announce that the LionGlobal Singapore Trust Fund (the "Fund') has surpassed S$1.25 billion in assets under management (AUM), representing a key milestone ...
Trust Bank Appoints Alexander Pariyskiy to Strategy Lead, Chief of Staff Roles
Trust Bank Singapore names Alexander Pariyskiy as its new strategy chief as founding team member Nick Woodruff exits after five years.
Local executive search firm hunting for CEO to lead S-REIT IPO this year
A LinkedIn post by Tri-Cap Consulting director Sharlotte Lee says the “potential REIT” is “looking to get listed this year” with properties in an unconventional asset class.
Synpulse Strengthens APAC Leadership with Appointment of Neena Antal as Singapore Partner
Synpulse, a leading consultancy for the financial industry, today announces the appointment of Neena Antal as Partner, a pivotal step that strengthens the firm's ambition to shape the next chapter of ...
AirTrunk hires banks for Singapore IPO that could raise over US$1 billion: sources
SINGAPORE] AirTrunk has appointed banks including Citigroup and DBS for a potential data centre real estate investment trust initial public offering (IPO) in Singapore that could raise more than US$1 ...
1,600 Players Set to Compete at Singapore’s OCBC-Great Eastern Pickleball Open
Singapore will host the first OCBC–Great Eastern Pickleball Open at the OCBC Arena, expecting over 1,600 competitors. Originally planned for the National Stadium, the venue was changed for better ...
SpaceX’s IPO pitch centres on Musk’s ability to ‘sell the dream’
Elon Musk appeared to push back on the valuation target of US$2 trillion in an April 3 X post, saying “don’t believe everything you read”.
SGX seeks greater sector diversity in IPOs; aims to attract more AI firms
Diversity in investors and EQDP fund managers are also critical, say MAS and JP Morgan Asset Management Read more at The Business Times.
OCBC aims to support 12,000 SMEs with sustainable financing by 2028
The bank has supported 5,000 SMEs in sustainable financing as of end-2025. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
OCBC ups ante on SME sustainability with S$25 billion financing target
Head of global commercial banking notes that this is the first time a bank in Asia has set a dedicated sustainable finance target for the SME segment Read more at The Business Times.
Microsoft to invest $5.5bn in Singapore, boosting AI skills and workforce readiness
Microsoft is injecting $5.5 billion into Singapore by 2029, bolstering AI infrastructure and workforce readiness. Over 200,000 students will gain free AI tools, while educators and non-profit leaders ...