Financial Services

Singapore banks to record flat EPS growth in 2020

Any revenue expansion will be offset by increases in credit costs.

Singapore banks to record flat EPS growth in 2020

Any revenue expansion will be offset by increases in credit costs.

MAS revokes CT Bright Investment's CMS license

CBTI breached numerous rules and license conditions, says MAS.

Singapore crowned as APAC's fintech leader: study

In APAC, only Singapore and Indian cities made it into the global top ten.

400 million wearables could be converted for smart payments push by 2022

Mastercard and Tappy are using token technology to allow payments using accessories.

Grab launches Asia's first numberless card

It offers better card security an expanded rewards system.

Liquid, Asia United Bank launch cross-border QR payments service

This will enable cross-border transactions between Singapore and the Philippines.

Tribe raises $21.5m to boost market-ready blockchain tech

The firm is focused on expanding its technology and applications by 2020.

MAS extends bilateral currency swap program with Bank of Japan

Under the agreement, Singapore provides yen liquidity to eligible financial firms to support cross-border operations.

NETS, PayNet launch cross-border debit payments service

The two are also working on cross-border instant fund transfers and QR payments.

Returns of CPFIS-included funds rose 0.18% in Q3

Positive returns of 0.47% were recorded amongst investment-linked insurance products.

Carro, NTUC Income launch pay-as-you-drive insurance

Premiums will be based on the number of kilometres driven each month.

HSBC Singapore adds experiential offering for ultra-rich clients

The Jade offering is for HNWIs with at least $1.2m in cash or investments in the bank.

ICBC, CCDO, SGX to endorse new renminbi bond indices

The new bond indices can be used as performance basis for investing in RMB bonds.

Fintech firm Thunes clinches MAS payments licence

With the new licence, it can now facilitate transactions in its digital membership network.