Strategic alliances between payment platforms and financial institutions are crucial for providing global payment coverage to SMEs, says WorldFirst CEO Clara Shi. Read more at The Business Times.
Chocolate Finance sets $250 spending limit on debit card
SINGAPORE – Financial services firm Chocolate Finance imposed a $250 spending cap on its debit card a day after it paused withdrawals following a spike in requests. The firm told customers on March 11 ...
OCBC Unifies Global Finance with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP
With Oracle Cloud ERP, OCBC has increased productivity and improved controls. Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), part of Oracle Cloud ERP, has also enabled OCBC to align its ...
Caution prevails in Asian stock markets amid US tariff fears, but losses may be limited: Analysts
Uncertainty surrounding US tariffs and potential retaliatory measures will continue to weigh on Asia's stock markets until more clarity emerges, analysts say.
Best Credit Card Promotions in Singapore (Mar 2025): Citibank, DBS, HSBC, UOB, and More
This March, sign up for a credit card and you could walk away with welcome gifts like: 6,140 SmartPoints, redeemable for an Apple iPad Wi‑Fi, 10th Generation (worth $499) 160,000 Membership Rewards® ...
Haldiram’s Eyes Pre-IPO Boost With Additional 5 Per Cent Stake Sale To Temasek
In a significant move ahead of its anticipated initial public offering (IPO), Haldiram Snacks Foods is set to sell an additional 5 per cent stake to Singapore-based investment firm Temasek. This ...
9 Best Personal Loans in Singapore with Lowest Interest Rates (Mar 2025)
If you’re in urgent need of money, but are too paiseh to borrow from your family and friends, your best bet is probably a personal loan. With a personal loan, you borrow cash from a bank or financial ...
UOB projects Vietnamese GDP growth at 7.1% in Q1
VOV.VN - Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) has projected Vietnam’s GDP growth at 7% this year and 7.1% in the first quarter of the year, while highlighting both positive momentum and risks ...
HSBC places some bankers on short-term retention amid overhaul
Bank i February kicked off cuts in its investment bank starting in Asia and affecting employees globally. Read more at straitstimes.com.
DBS’ Incoming CEO Faces Headwinds, Sees AI as Game Changer
When Barings Bank collapsed in 1995, Tan Su Shan lost her job and was evicted after her Hong Kong landlord thought she might not be able to pay rent. Her long-term boyfriend broke up with her the same ...
Singapore’s stock market reforms set to boost public listings by 50%
SINGAPORE: Singapore's recent stock market reforms are poised to significantly increase the number of public listings in 2025, with experts predicting a surge o ...
DBS’ First Female CEO Faces Headwinds, Sees AI as Game Changer
When Barings Bank collapsed in 1995, Tan Su Shan lost her job and was evicted after her Hong Kong landlord thought she might not be able to pay rent. Her long-term boyfriend broke up with her the same ...
How quick-thinking DBS bank teller blocks $51K counterfeit cash scam
The training she received to spot and stop suspicious transactions is part of the bank’s multi-faceted strategy to keep customers safe from fraud Read more at straitstimes.com.
Billionaire Marc Benioff’s Salesforce To Invest $1 Billion In Singapore
Salesforce, a cloud computing software company co-founded by billionaire Mark Benioff, plans to invest $1 billion in Singapore.
Companies should resist political pressures and stick to ESG, DEI commitments: Incoming DBS CEO
Don’t chop and change just because you’re trying to ingratiate yourself with another administration,” says DBS Deputy CEO Tan Su Shan.
Salesforce Joins Microsoft, OpenAI, and Other Tech Giants in Singapore with $1B AI Investment
Key Takeaways Cloud-based software giant Salesforce will invest $1 billion in Singapore. The Southeast Asian country is becoming a burgeoning hub for AI innovation and development. Asian governments ...