Singapore

Go green using fit-for-gifting currency notes: MAS tells public

Residents are encouraged to use the Fit notes instead of new notes.

Go green using fit-for-gifting currency notes: MAS tells public

Residents are encouraged to use the Fit notes instead of new notes.

UOB transforms HR services with Workday’s Human Capital Management

Enhanced data analytics enables UOB to make improved real-time HR decisions.

Visa appoints Adeline Kim as Singapore, Brunei country manager

She was most recently head of data solutions for Asia Pacific.

Over 75% Singaporeans ‘definitely’ want better online banking services 

The majority of Singaporeans now use mobiles apps for bank services.

MAS, BOJ renew bilateral local currency swap agreement

The two central banks can exchange local currencies of up to S$15b.

FinTechs to prioritise securing talent: PwC

Lack of domestic talent was cited amongst the main weaknesses in Singapore’s industry.

Maybank’s net profit rises 28.5% to $658.5m YoY in Q3

The bank benefitted from Southeast Asia’s improving economic environment.

DBS completes intraday repo transaction on a blockchain-based network

Repo transactions will finish within hours instead of one to two days.

UOB EVOL unveils feature for offsetting electric carbon footprint

Customers need only to charge their SP utilities bills to their UOB EVOL card.

HSBC taps former Citi head to lead its wealth and personal banking business

Ashmita Acharya will take over the post on 18 January 2023.

FTX-tied assets of Singapore users not protected by MAS: statement

FTX is not licensed by MAS, operates offshore, and did not actively solicit Singaporeans, the central bank said.

Wong says SG had plans to tighten rules on crypto even before FTX bankruptcy

Singapore is open to digital innovation but not crypto speculation.

Vietnam headed for swift credit growth in next 12-18 months

Loans may expand between 15% and even up to 30%, said S&P’s Amit Pandey.

OCBC names Noel DCruz as Group Chief Risk Officer

He has worked for the bank for 33 years.

MAS, UNDFC to develop integrated financial ecosystems for MSMEs

The project will focus on enterprises from least developed countries.

MAS grants Atome in-principle approval to be a Major Payment Institution

Atome can now perform regulated payment services in Singapore.