Financial Services

OCBC Bank designates new human resources head

Lee Hwee Boon will assume her new post on 24 June.

OCBC Bank designates new human resources head

Lee Hwee Boon will assume her new post on 24 June.

MatchMove buys SG-based startup Shopmatic for $275.14m

The deal is a first in a series of planned acquisitions.

Hong Leong Finance to launch all-in-one payment app HLF FASTPAY

The e-wallet comes with a virtual Visa Prepaid Card.

Tech-focused talents tops demand in Singapore’s financial sector

More than 3,000 tech-focused jobs are expected in 2022.

MAS committee lists 3 recommendations on adjustment spreads for Legacy SOR contracts 

The recommendation covers SOR contras that remain outstanding after 31 December 2024.

MAS task force opens public consultation on 2nd Green and Transition Taxonomy 

The second version details criteria and thresholds for three sectors.

Temasek-backed Fullerton Fund Management to start tokenising funds in ADDX

ADDX investors can access the fund at a minimum size of $13,892 ($US10,000).

How Bank-Genie is granting the financial wishes of the unbanked

The startup helps banks open remote branches for just $100.

High Court convicts masterminds in 2013 Penny Stocks Crash

Soh and Quah controlled 187 trading accounts to manipulate stock prices.

Grab and Singtel consortium bags Malaysia digital banking licence

The Malaysian digital bank will be led by Pei Si Lai.

MAS keeping an eye on 4 threats to crypto ecosystem

Adapative approach to be taken in addressing these risks. 

MAS bares top 4 priorities for 2022 and 2023

The agency vowed to take a tough approach against financial crime and misconduct.

4 in 5 Singaporeans to invest more amidst rising inflation

Digital investment platforms have become popular amongst respondents.

Survey shows Singaporeans most susceptible to fraud

Fraud costs Singapore consumers an average of $1,648.52 per year.

20 Hottest Startups of 2022

Fintech startups dominated the eleventh edition of Singapore Business Review’s 20 Hottest Startups, taking over eight of the 20 spots on the list.