Financial Services

Singaporeans abandon bank applications with long processes: report

One in three will abandon a bank application after 10 minutes.

Singaporeans abandon bank applications with long processes: report

One in three will abandon a bank application after 10 minutes.

Natalia Goh is new CEO of Sea’s digital bank

She succeeds Zheng Yudong, who is transitioning to an advisory role.

Fintech firm Partior raises US$60m in Series B round

The firm was incorporated in 2021 with Temasek, DBS and JP Morgan.

Fave Singapore wins major payment institution license from MAS

The firm has over US$1b in transactions across Southeast Asia and India.

Majority of Singapore residents send remittances at least once a year: report

Digital apps were the preferred method of sending money, exceeding global average.

Ex-fund manager jailed for defrauding investors

His actions led investors to suffer US$342,500 in losses, says MAS.

OxPay Financial extends deadline for PT Diners Indonesia investment deal

OxPay is looking to invest $1.5m for a 45% stake in PT Diners.

MAS scales asset tokenisation standards

It will improve standards for fixed income, FX, and asset management.

Deepfake fraud concerns prompt calls for better bank safeguards

Six in 10 consumers seek more robust cybersecurity measures from their banks

Olam Group subsidiary ofi bags $1.8b revolving credit facility

Proceeds from the facility will be used to refinance existing loans.

Oxpay Financial obtains $2m convertible loan

The loan bears an interest rate of 6.9% per annum.

Mooreast to secure $20m convertible loan

It will be used for working capital needs, business expansion, and investment opportunities.

Singapore’s big banks aim for 96% emissions cut by 2050

DBS, OCBC, and UOB have set S$200b loan portfolio emissions targets.