Furthermore, higher gold prices make it more attractive for customers to pawn or sell their gold, suggesting increased business volume. For Adrian Loh of OCBC Group Research, the appeal of local ...
Singapore dollar consolidates ahead of US nonfarm payrolls report
The Singapore dollar consolidated against its U.S. counterpart ahead of the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report due later in the global day.
Why UOB has the most to gain from stronger Singdollar rates: Macquarie
[SINGAPORE] UOB offers the highest upside potential among local banks, having a “significant valuation discount” and a stronger leverage that sees it benefit most from improving Singapore dollar rates ...
OCBC Reports Near 60 Percent Rise in Digital Payments by Customers Aged 60 and Above
The number of digital payment transactions made by OCBC customers aged 60 and above through the bank's app rose by close to 60 percent in the 12 months to 30 June 2026, according to a media release ...
UOB debuts Singapore’s first branch appointment booking system
The online appointment booking service is an industry-first in Singapore, according to UOB. UOB believes that the pre-appointment service will reduce transaction times and mimise unnecessary repeat ...
Can SEIC’s Singapore push add another leg to its growth story?
SEI Investments’ SEIC expansion into Singapore could strengthen its long-term growth prospects by giving the company a direct foothold in one of Asia-Pacific’s key asset-management hubs. Rather than ...
Standard Chartered S’pore 12-Month SGD Time Deposit Offers Up To 1.95% p.a. from 1 Oct 2026
Limited has refreshed its Fresh Funds Singapore Dollar Time Deposit rates from 1 Oct 2026, offering up to 1.95% p.a. for a 12-month placement. 💰 A minimum of S$25,000 in eligible Fresh Funds is ...
OCBC Securities to drop minimum commissions for online trades on SGX
OCBC Securities managing director Wilson He says young investors who are starting with smaller trades will benefit from the removal of minimum commissions for online trades on SGX.
DBS appoints Blackstone Singapore chairman Gautam Banerjee to board of directors
According to a previous Bloomberg report, DBS is working on a succession plan for current chair Peter Seah, who has been the Singapore bank’s chairman for more than 16 years.
Singapore beefs up rivalry with Hong Kong by picking 5 firms to boost equity market
Five global asset managers appointed to spearhead the plan aimed at lifting liquidity and expanding trading activity beyond blue-chip stocks Singapore's central bank has selected five international ...
Singapore tops residency choices for Indian entrepreneurs, 74% plan to relocate: HSBC report
Nearly three-quarters of Indian entrepreneurs plan to relocate or secure additional residency, with Singapore emerging as the top preferred destination, an HSBC report found.
Singapore’s best FX bank 2026: DBS
DBS wins the award as Singapore’s best FX bank thanks to a review period that demonstrated scale, technology innovation and client-centred execution that strengthened its FX franchise. The bank ...
Asia-Pacific’s best FX bank for corporates 2026: DBS
DBS is Asia’s best FX bank for corporates because of its ability to combine liquidity provision, digital advances and risk management in a franchise built around the needs of treasury teams. Over the ...
OCBC Sees Seniors Make Nearly 60% More Digital Payments
OCBC seniors made nearly 60% more digital payments through its app as overseas QR transactions more than doubled in the year to June 2026.
DBS : gathers global leaders at inaugural Asia Future Forward Conference as AI rewrites the world
Shou Chew, CEO of TikTok, will join Shee Tse Koon, Group Head of Consumer Banking and Wealth Management at DBS, for a fireside discussion on unlocking human potential in an AI era.
Singapore names five asset managers under S$6.5b equity market programme
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has appointed five asset managers under its S$6.5 billion (about RM20.7 billion) Equity Market ...