Financial Services

Singapore bond issuances by Chinese issuers hit $17.88b in 2017

A MAS official thinks that SGX can explore how it can work with Chinese counterparts to support BRI financing.

Singapore bond issuances by Chinese issuers hit $17.88b in 2017

A MAS official thinks that SGX can explore how it can work with Chinese counterparts to support BRI financing.

DBS downplays trade jitters as Q3 results shine

Its chief executive stressed that supply chains are hard to move.

Maybank transfers community financial services business to Singapore subsidiary

As a result, 1,850 employees will be transferred from the branch to the subsidiary.

Great Eastern denies claim of $659.76m contribution to Malaysian insurance fund

It is still in talks with Malaysian authorities for options on meeting foreign ownership rules.

DBS profit balloons 72% to $1.41b in Q3

Strong lending and fee income figures boosted quarterly earnings.

OCBC profits jumped 12% to $1.25b in Q3

Net interest income grew 9% to $1.51b.

Singapore gives China a run for its money as it makes headway with its fintech dreams

Six homegrown fintech firms made it to the world’s top 100 with Grab nabbing a place in the top ten.

Bank loan growth slows to 4.5% in September as sentiment sours

This marks the slowest on-year pace since February.

Maybank to deepen Singapore presence with new locally incorporated subsidiary

It will house its private wealth, retail SME, retail banking, and commercial banking units.

Singapore still beats Hong Kong over Asia's open banking readiness crown

DBS and OCBC are regional pioneers in fintech and innovation.

DBS launches ‘matchmaking' platform linking clients and startups

Participating firms can name the bank as their anchor client during fundraising activities.

World's first commercial cyber risk pool launched in Singapore

It will commit up to US$1b in capacity to provide cybercoverage.

UOB's NIM may widen as rising 3-month SIBOR raises lending yields

Its projected loan growth is at 10% and 6.5% for 2018 and 2019, RHB said.

Holders of Noble Group's 2020 notes aware about default: Board

They have a principal amount of nearly $1.63b at 6.75%.