DBS has introduced Programmable Rewards, a digital voucher solution powered by smart contracts and the bank’s private blockchain.
Singapore to Allocate $856 Million in First Phase of Stock Plan
Singapore plans to allocate S$1.1 billion ($856 million) to three asset managers, including JP Morgan Asset Management, as part of a broader effort to enhance liquidity and expand investor ...
Singapore central bank to place S$1.1 billion with asset managers to boost stock market
Singapore's central bank will place S$1.1 billion ($856.36 million) with three asset managers as part of a S$5 billion programme to boost the stock market, it said on Monday, with more co-investments ...
Singapore dollar exhibits safe-haven currency features. But it’s no yen or Swiss franc — yet
Experts agreed that Singapore's currency holds potential to gradually acquire the status equivalent to that of the Swiss franc if not the yen or the greenback.
Singapore dollar faces downward pressure from US tariffs, expected policy shift
Economists expect MAS to move to a more accommodative policy setting in July to support the economy. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
DBS hits record high above $47; CDL up after director Philip Yeo announces resignation
Centurion Corp revealed details for a new accommodation Reit on the SGX mainboard. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Tokenize Xchange to exit Singapore after being denied digital payment token licence
SINGAPORE] Cryptocurrency exchange Tokenize Xchange will cease its Singapore operations from Sep 30. Read more at The Business Times.
10 best savings accounts in Singapore with the highest interest rates (July 2025)
On May 1, both UOB One and OCBC 360 slashed their rates, each dropping to 3.30 per cent p.a. when you credit your salary and spend on your card. Just a month later, on June 1, 2025, Standard Chartered ...
HSBC renews hunt for chair amid struggle to fill shortlist, FT says
The bank has been seeking a replacement for Mark Tucker, who announced earlier this year that he will stand down by the end of 2025 ...
Caution, greenwashing concerns slow South-east Asia’s sustainable finance in Q1 2025
SINGAPORE] Proceeds from environmental, social and governance (ESG)-labelled debt instruments in South-east Asia fell sharply in the first quarter of 2025, as companies and investors grew more ...
1MDB saga: Standard Chartered Bank disputes $3.4 billion claim by …
SINGAPORE – More than US$2.7 billion (S$3.4 billion) in alleged misappropriated funds is being sought from Standard Chartered Singapore (StanChart) in a High Court lawsuit filed by liquidators ...
Singapore fines Standard Chartered entities $4.9 mln for money … – Yahoo
Singapore's central bank imposed penalties of S$5.2 million ($3.95 million) on Standard Chartered Bank (SCBC) and S$1.2 million on Standard Chartered Trust (Singapore) (SCTS) for breaching money ...
How To Invest In Singapore – Forbes
Singapore is targeting a 2010 gross domestic product growth rate of 13% to 15% with a 1.7% inflation rate. In fact, there are virtually no major red flags to watch out for when investing in Singapore.
HSBC appoints Runa Baksi as head of SEA for global trade solutions
Baksi will oversee GTS across Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. HSBC has named Runa Baksi as head of Southeast Asia for global trade solutions (GTS), which is part of the bank’s ...
DBS Conferred Three Global Awards, Including the Most Prestigious ‘World’s Best Bank’ Accolade, by Euromoney
DBS scored a hat-trick of global wins at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025. This included receiving the "World's Best Bank" accolade, marking the third time that the bank has clinched Euromoney ...
MAS net profit rises to $19.7 bil in FY2024/25 with investment gains more than doubling y-o-y
However, there was no contribution to the Singapore government’s Consolidated Fund, nor return of profits to the government, for the fourth consecutive financial year.