Singapore

Singapore releases methodologies on responsible use of AI by financial institutions

The Veritas Consortium also released an open-source toolkit to help with adoption.

Singapore releases methodologies on responsible use of AI by financial institutions

The Veritas Consortium also released an open-source toolkit to help with adoption.

Maybank SG new banking app enables online SME current account opening

The new Maybank2u SG (Lite) app offers e-angbao gifting and other money management features.

OCBC implements anti-scam measures following increased phishing attacks

One measure is the removal of the clickable links in SMSes sent by the bank.

MAS, Bank Indonesia beef up bilateral cooperation

The institutions will collaborate on payments innovation projects amongst others.

How Singapore FIs can address the tech and cyber security risks associated with public cloud adoption

The cloud is increasingly becoming the primary location for financial institutions to store and process data: most financial institutions have moved their applications to cloud platforms, and many of those that still have their data on-premise today are planning their imminent migration to cloud.

DBS to only send 'essential' SMEs to retail, wealth customers

The bank assured customers that it employs a multi-layered defence system against fraud.

Singapore launches new measures to bolster digital banking security

Banks are asked to remove links in emails and SMS sent to customers.

Cryptocurrency ATMs close down in Singapore following MAS clampdown: report

Two operators, Daenerys and Deodi, have shut down their ATM machines in the city.

Grab Singapore includes more banks in linked account feature

Users can now link accounts from Bank of China, DBS, Maybank, OCBC, StanChart, and UOB.

Singapore bans promotion of cryptocurrency trading in public

The new guidelines instruct against marketing DPT services in public areas.

Contactless payments snare Singapore’s boomers

Loyalty programs are also rated as important by consumers in the city.

What you need to know about Singapore’s VCC structure

Fund managers can now use different fund strategies as one entity.

Fintech platform Airwallex officially launches in Singapore

Customers of the fintech platform will receive funds locally in SGD.

Happy holidays, one and all!

Asian Banking & Finance will be back on 10 January 2022. 

NTUC Income’s BIX onboard UOB Asset Management’s digital advisory service

UOBAM Invest is the first partner to be onboarded in the BIX platform.

Citi Singapore to tap global fintechs in APIX collaboration

The partnership enables Citi to identify solution partners in a cost-efficient way.