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UOB winds down digital credit assessment subsidiary
It had promised to invest S$12m on Avatec when it launched in 2018.
UOB winds down digital credit assessment subsidiary
It had promised to invest S$12m on Avatec when it launched in 2018.
SG banks turn to upskilling as hiring sentiments turn ‘cautious’
Roles related to wealth advisory and anti-ML and fraud are most in demand.
Hong Kong IPO market plummets to lowest in two decades
IPOs in Hong Kong only raised $1.5b to date, 35.2% lower than in H1 2023.
Silverlake Axis names Cass Goh as new CEO
Goh has been Silverlake Axis’ group deputy executive chairman since Oct 2023.
HSBC Singapore unveils Live+ credit card for lifestyle spending
It offers an 8% cashback and 15% discount on selected transactions.
Banking sector poses highest money laundering risks in Singapore
Non-banking sectors such as corporate service providers, real estate, casinos, and precious stones also pose high ML risks in the country.
Robo-advisors gain traction amongst younger Singaporeans
40% of respondents under 35 stated using robo-advisories.
Singapore and Cambodia launch financial transparency corridor for SME trade
Participating financial institutions include ANEXT Bank and Advanced Bank of Asia.
OCBC Securities launches Singapore’s first AI stock-picker
The AI-powered tool will be key to boosting its pool of active investors.
OCBC Digital Silvers Programme targets 10,000 “digitally shy” elderly
The bank kicked off the programme in 2024 with a carnival-style event at Bishan Community Club.
DBS named as SEA’s most profitable bank
DBS ranked as the 10th largest company in terms of revenue in Fortune’s SEA 500 list.
OCBC’s final offer for Great Eastern squeeze out at S$25.6 per share
Closing date has been extended to 12 July.
Evergreen Group obtains financing license to expand in Malaysia
With the license, the company can fund affordable housing for civil servants.
DBS targets $370b in wealth assets by 2026
DBS saw a 23% increase in wealth assets in 2023.
MAS and BIS launch blueprint for climate risk data platform
The platform integrates regulatory and climate data from corporate disclosure documents.
UOB and EnterpriseSG launch sustainability-linked financing programme for SMEs
The programme will help SMEs reduce sustainability-linked costs by 85%.
OCBC Ignite aims to double poly graduate intake
Only 3% of graduates join the financial sector full-time permanently.
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