As of June, OCBC says it has supported over 2,000 women entrepreneurs with total social loan commitments of close to $600 million.
DBS acquires 250,000 shares in SingPost for $110,000
This brings the bank’s stake in SingPost to 0.062%, and Temasek’s deemed interest through DBS and Singtel to 22%.
Share buybacks by SGX-listed companies surge 80% y-o-y to $1.65 bil; UOB, DBS and OCBC top spenders
Other companies such as AEM Holdings, Kingsmen Creative and Jason Marine Group filed buybacks for the first time in 2025.
OCBC aims to provide social loans to 10,000 women entrepreneurs by 2030, up from 2,000 now
The programme in Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia offers financing to women-led startups within their first two years of incorporation Read more at The Business Times.
OCBC aims to provide social loans to 10,000 women entrepreneurs by 2030, up from 2,000 now
The programme in Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia offers financing to women-led startups within their first two years of incorporation Read more at The Business Times.
HSBC Deploys Generative AI to Streamline Private Banking Advice
HSBC unveiled Wealth Intelligence, a generative AI-powered ecosystem that helps its private banking teams for tailored investment advice ...
Nasdaq-Listed Huize Secures Financial License in Singapore
Nasdaq-listed Huize Holding's international financial advisory arm has obtained a license to operate in Singapore, as part of the insurance technology platform's efforts to expand overseas.
Singapore, Hong Kong Boost Cooperation on Banking Supervision
Singapore and Hong Kong regulators are strengthening cooperation to supervise banks in the two key financial hubs.
Maybank, UOB Kay Hian raise target prices for Food Empire
Food Empire's revenue and margin will remain strong in the current 2HFY2025 due to lower raw material costs, and that Vietnam should continue to be its main growth driver ...
DBS Asia Gateway office moves to Perennial Business City, formerly Big Box
The bank held the second edition of its SME- and sustainability-focused DBS Regenerative Festival at the “alternate site” today, welcoming over 300 business owners and industry partners.
NUS inks S$20m investment deal for innovation ecosystem
The National University of Singapore has inked an investment deal worth S$20 million to support the entrepreneurship journey of promising local start-ups. This is to strengthen the country's role as a ...
Singapore, 13 other small-medium countries launch partnership to support open and fair trade
Partnership's establishment comes amid strain on the global rules-based trade system, said Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Singapore named top global destination for cross-border land investment: Colliers
SINGAPORE: Singapore was named the world’s top destination for cross-border land and development site investment on a 12-month rolling basis, Singapore Business Review reported, citing Colliers.
Garuda Said to Tap Singapore Air Executive for Finance Director
Garuda Indonesia’s parent has appointed a new finance director to the airline, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the state-owned carrier attempts to improve its balance sheet and ...
Leo Singapore and Standard Chartered unveil new platform inspiring action in pivotal moments
Standard Chartered has unveiled its latest global brand platform, ‘Now is your time’, a call to act with confidence in pivotal moments, backed by a global bank that empowers you to move first and move ...
In the spotlight: Singapore fund manager Capital Asia Investments behind multi-million dollar Thai blue-chip deals
Some of these transactions are linked to a politically connected Cambodian tycoon and a prominent Thai businesswoman Read more at The Business Times.