The bank began leveraging AI in 2014 and since made “substantial investments” in its platforms, processes and people, according to its Oct 15 statement.
CGS International introduces new discretionary portfolio mandate to offer investors access to IPOs and secondaries
The new mandate, named CGSI Ascend Access Strategy, is designed to offer investors access to IPOs and secondaries, which are traditionally reserved for institutional investors.
Johor-Singapore SEZ: Malaysia unveils measures to boost investment, Republic’s firms commit S$5.5 billion to date
Malaysia Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz announces fast-track licences for manufacturing projects and a bigger kitty for government co-investment that can be tapped by ...
Singapore-based companies have committed over $5.5 bil worth of investments into Johor: JS-SEZ forum
In his keynote address, Gan notes that the JS-SEZ has made “good headway” following the designation of nine flagship zones in January and the establishment of the joint JS-SEZ project office in April.
Singapore Central Bank Stands Pat Despite Better-Than-Expected Growth
The Monetary Authority of Singapore held monetary policy steady as it balanced better-than-expected economic growth against rising risks from tariffs and inflation.
Singapore’s Central Bank Turns Less Dovish As Downturn Concerns Ease
The Monetary Authority of Singapore adopted a more balanced and confident stance, expecting limited fallout from tariffs and a contained slowdown. Read more here.
Former UOB bank employee convicted of disclosing details of over 1,000 customers to scammer
The judge said it was "unreasonable" for the woman not to have taken any steps to verify the identities of the two people who contacted her.
Singapore firms commit over S$5.5b into Johor since JS-SEZ deal, says DPM Gan
Singapore-based companies have committed over S$5.5 billion (RM17.8 billion) in investments into Johor since the signing of the Johor-Singapore ...
Singapore-Johor SEZ attracts US$4.2 billion surge in cross-border investment
Singapore’s trade chief says the special economic zone is a testament to what cooperation, rather than protectionism, can achieve.
HSBC Expands Digital Merchant Services to India and Singapore
HSBC has announced the launch of its Digital Merchant Services (DMS) in India and Singapore, extending its innovative payments platform to two of Asia’s faste ...
OCBC SME Index remains above 50 in 3Q2025
The OCBC SME Index stayed above 50 in 3Q2025 with external facing SMEs' outlook more positive than domestic facing SMEs.
Temasek-backed impact investment firm ABC Impact, DBS and UOB partner on sustainability-linked subscription loan facility
ABC Impact, an impact investing firm backed by Temasek and a member of Temasek Trust Asset Management, has partnered with DBS and UOB on a sustainability-linked subscription loan facility.
Singapore economy grows 2.9% in third quarter, beats expectations as tariff cloud clears
SINGAPORE - Singapore's economy beat expectations in the third quarter, supported by resilient activity in the manufacturing and domestic consumer-facing sectors.The economy grew by 2.9 per cent from ...
In a world of AI, UOB’s future playbook begins with its people
The bank hopes to develop rather than displace jobs as it upskills its workforce across South-east Asia Read more at The Business Times.
Avanda eyes 15% returns with new Singapore Discovery Fund under EQDP
The Singapore Discovery Fund is available only to accredited and institutional investors. Avanda is one of three fund managers that have received funding under the EQDP so far. Fullerton Fund ...
Singapore’s Central Bank Extends Monetary Policy Hold
Singapore’s central bank kept its monetary-policy settings unchanged as it struck a somewhat cautious tone on the inflation outlook.