DBS has launched its Singapore innovation lab – DBS Asia X (or DAX) – as it looks to speed up change in its organisation. Neal Cross, chief innovation officer at DBS Bank, says the bank is “not known for taking huge risks or making massive pivots ... ( read original story ...)
DBS launches mortgage smartphone app
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- The Development Bank of Singapore (DBS) launched a one-stop-shop mortgage app Monday, becoming the first bank in Taiwan to offer the service. The bank said the new app would help home buyers step-by-step through the process of finding ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC Trials Blockchain for Interbank Payments
One of the five largest banks in Singapore has tested a blockchain-based payment service, with an eye to develop commercial products around the tech. OCBC Bank used the tech to send funds between its operations in Singapore and Malaysia, as well as ... ( read original story ...)
Understanding the success of Singapore’s education system
An OECD survey conducted last year found that Singapore has the smartest students in the world. The country’s 15-year-olds competed with children from 76 countries in tests that measured their abilities in maths and science. The local students proved ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC debuts use of blockchain technology for faster, more secure and cheaper inter-bank fund transfers
Singapore - OCBC Bank said Monday )Nov 14) it became the first bank in Southeast Asia to use blockchain technology to make local and cross-border inter-bank fund transfers. A successful pilot payment transaction between the bank and its subsidiaries ... ( read original story ...)
Investment banking activity in Singapore in downward spiral
Singapore’s investment bankers are going through a difficult time. A slowdown in economic activity in the region has resulted in a contraction in the number of deals. The problem is compounded by the rise of Chinese investment banks which are becoming ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s done it! The first robo-advisory trade in Southeast Asia
But the first trade on a robo-advisor platform in Southeast Asia was only executed just this month in Singapore. The purchase of a position in the diversified risk All Weather Portfolio was the first on WeInvest, a robo-advisor platform in Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Uob Card Hotel Promotion Singapore
Romancing Uob card hotel promotion singapore History - A Vacation in RajasthanRajasthan, the term mirrors myriad impressions -- an intricate tapestry in design, sound and stink. Romancing History - A Getaway through RajasthanRajasthan, the identity evokes ... ( read original story ...)
S’pore central bank says ready to act to curb excessive FX volatility
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s central bank said on Friday it is ready to curb excessive volatility in the Singapore dollar if necessary, joining regional efforts to guard against capital outflows. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said the Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Grand Hyatt Hotel Buffet
Regions Singapore grand hyatt hotel buffet like Banco Central delaware The philipines, Bancomer, Citibank Mexico, and Banorte must also provide ATMs that in a single use. This kind of a 'no' when regarding a weight damage process. It Singapore grand hyatt ... ( read original story ...)
Citibank enters the mobile wallet space, partners with MasterCard to offer City Pay
Citibank has partnered with MasterCard and its Masterpass ... And while those in Australia, Singapore, and Mexico can expect to see Citi Pay later this year, American customers will have wait until early 2017 to use the new digital wallet. ( read original story ...)
Citibank's digital wallet works in apps, online and through NFC
Citi Pay will initially launch across Singapore, Australia and Mexico with tap-and-pay, while it'll reach the US in early 2017. Alexa isn't talking to Citibank yet, however. ( read original story ...)
Citibank Launches Challenge to Apple and Google With Citi Pay
Customers can also use Citibank online login and password information to make ... but it will roll out later this year to customers in Singapore, Australia, and Mexico. Citi is the latest company to enter the mobile wallet wars, which is dominated by ... ( read original story ...)
“Singapore corporate banking is cut-throat: here’s how I survive it”
The corporate banking market is very competitive in Singapore and if you make a mistake when handling a client it can put your career in jeopardy. Last month I wrote a blog about how much I loved my job as a corporate banker at a big European bank in ... ( read original story ...)
Why Singapore is the best city in the world for expats
A new study from HSBC reveals that the top place to live as an expat is Singapore. The study was conducted among 27,000 expats in about 100 countries between March and May 2016. Third party survey group YouGov conducted the poll, which did not survey HSBC ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ranks the highest in Asia for its pension system
In its latest report for 2016, Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index (MMGPI) reported that Singapore is now rated B Grade up from C+ the year before. Its score improved from 64.7 to 67 due to better pension adequacy. Ranking seventh globally, Singapore ... ( read original story ...)