HSBC, Swift, and Ant International complete a cross-border proof of concept using ISO 20022 to transfer tokenized bank deposits in real time.
Singapore’s Exports Rise 13% Anually in June, Stronger Than Forecast
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore's non-oil domestic exports rose 13.0% in June from the same month a year earlier, government data showed on Thursday, outpacing analysts' estimates as shipments of ...
‘Deep respect’: Abu Dhabi seeks deeper ties, stronger investment flows with Singapore
[ABU DHABI] Abu Dhabi is stepping up efforts to expand economic ties with Singapore, as the emirate seeks new growth engines and deeper collaboration with Asia. Trade between the United Arab Emirates ...
Coinbase and Standard Chartered are expanding regulated crypto infrastructure for institutional clients
Coinbase and Standard Chartered have expanded their partnership to develop a broader range of crypto services, targeting institutional clients and focusing on regulated access to digital asset markets ...
Standard Chartered, Coinbase Expand Crypto Prime Services for Institutions
The companies will explore the development of trading, prime services, custody, staking and lending solutions for institutional clients.
Standard Chartered and Coinbase Deepen Partnership to Expand Institutional Digital Asset Collaboration
Standard Chartered and Coinbase announced today an expanded partnership on digital assets to explore the development of trading, prime services, custody, staking and lending solutions for ...
SGX’s ‘Next 50’ index stocks are not overvalued and still worth a look
The launch of the Next 50 takes place amid a wider push by SGX Group and the MAS to revitalise the Singapore stock market. In August 2024, the MAS set up a review group to recommend measures to ...
Hidden Costs of Buying Property in Singapore (And How to Budget for Them)
When planning a property purchase, most buyers solely focus on the price tag of the home. However, in the context of Singapore, making a home purchase often comes with a long list of hidden costs that ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore police seize over S$539,000, freeze 176 bank accounts in anti-scam operation
[SINGAPORE] The Singapore Police Force said on Friday (Dec 12) that it has seized more than S$539,000 in suspected scam proceeds and frozen “over 176 bank accounts” that may have been used in scams.
Jail for Malaysian man linked to Singapore crime syndicate that controlled 70 bank accounts; over RM2.6mil involved
Saddled by debts after taking loans from unlicensed moneylenders, a Malaysian man decided to work for a transnational criminal syndicate that later controlled 70 accounts at seven Singapore banks.
Hongkong Land poised to launch US$6 billion Singapore property fund
The real estate fund, including stakes in One Raffles Quay and Marina Bay Financial Centre, will be Singapore’s largest, company says. ( read original story ...)
AIOps in Singapore BFSI: What’s Changing and Why It Matters in 2026
Learn how Singapore BFSI institutions are adopting AIOps to strengthen resilience, meet MAS expectations and improve detection and recovery in hybrid IT estates.
Badminton: Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew upset by unseeded Indonesian opponent, out of SEA Games men’s singles
At the Thammasat University Gymnasium 4 in Pathum Thani, the world number 10’s quest to become the first man to win singles gold since Wong Shoon Keat in 1983 ended as he lost 21-19, 21-10. The ...
Ant International, HSBC and Swift Complete POC for Cross-Border Tokenised Deposits
Ant International, HSBC and Swift complete POC for cross-border tokenised deposits using blockchain and ISO 20022.
Man from Sarawak syndicate jailed for harvesting Singapore bank accounts for illegal use
His participation in the syndicate led to 70 newly-opened bank accounts at seven Singapore banks falling into the hands of the scam group.
Singapore government to contribute US$100,000 to support relief efforts in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka
SINGAPORE: The Singapore government will contribute US$100,000 (S$129,000) as seed money to support the Singapore Red Cross' (SRC) public fundraising efforts for the humanitarian crisis resulting from ...