Financial Services
Singapore Fintech in a Time of COVID-19
Fintech flourished in the decade after the 2008 financial crisis, but how will the industry fare in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak?
Singapore Fintech in a Time of COVID-19
Fintech flourished in the decade after the 2008 financial crisis, but how will the industry fare in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak?
One in three Singaporeans to have digital-only bank accounts by 2025
But locals have one of the slowest adoption rates amongst the 13 countries surveyed.
DBS to hold annual general meeting digitally on 30 April
It will focus on the agenda indicated in the original 9 March notice.
AXA begins COVID-19 social media campaign
It will support 1,200 ICUs in 60 countries, including Singapore.
How DEXTF is shaking up the asset management scene
The platform reduces the costs of investing by up to 20 times.
OCBC activates Google Pay P2P funds transfer service
The app uses PayNow to make real-time transactions.
OCBC CEO's total pay rose to $11.1m
Tsien donated $650,600 to #OCBCCares programme.
Great Eastern boosts digital tools amidst COVID-19 pandemic
Authorisation of policy purchases will be simplified.
Maybank Singapore, Liquid Group float QR payment platform for merchants
ABS will grant $25 in cash to the first 20,000 new PayNow sign-ups until 31 July.
Citi Singapore hands out $1,200 aid to employees
Around 1,600 will benefit from the compensation.
MAS defers digital bank licence review to H2 2020
It had earlier planned to announce the successful applicants in June.
Chart of the Day: Pandemic spurs digital payment take-up in Singapore
Electronic payments are expected to take up 61% of transactions by 2023.
MAS floats $125m support package for financial firms, fintechs
It will support workforce training, operations and access to digital tools.
UOB to shut down 24 branches
Thirty-eight will remain open, each located within a 3km radius from a closed branch.
MAS alters regulatory requirements for COVID-hit banks
Banks can now adjust their capital buffers to support lending activities.
DBS to start closing branches until 4 May
Its Treasures and Treasures Private Client centres will also shut down.
Insurance services to remain open
The government has raised distancing measures against COVID-19.