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MAS forms sustainability group to drive green finance agenda

Former chief sustainability officer of Thai Union Group is the head of MAS' new group.

MAS forms sustainability group to drive green finance agenda

Former chief sustainability officer of Thai Union Group is the head of MAS' new group.

Bank of East Asia warns of fake website

Customers who used the site are advised to report their cases to the police.

Standard Chartered, NTUC’s BetaPlus for JV to launch Singapore digital-only bank

They will contribute S$144m and S$96m, respectively, in the joint venture.

Citi unveils help desk to help Chinese emerging companies expand in Singapore

Clients will be able to access advice about local operating and regulatory environments, amongst others.

UOB subsidiaries now cross-currency dealers in China, Indonesia

This makes UOB the first Singapore bank to hold this status in both markets.  

OVO dominates Indonesia as digital payment platforms

It also leads in both brand awareness, usage, and active users.

Binance to cease select Singapore services

It will be removing its app from the Singapore iOS and Google Play Store.

Citi boosts Asia ECM team with new hires

A couple of former JP Morgan bankers are joining the global bank’s ECM crew in Asia.

CIMB Niaga, JCB launch contactless credit card In Indonesia

Transactions below $70 (IDR1m) do not require customers to enter a pin.

BNP Paribas in talks with China’s AgBank to form wealth JV: report

A source said that BNP Paribas will hold a majority stake in the planned venture.

Australia mulls requiring banks to offer lower-cost debit payment systems: report

Federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg has written to regulators to allow businesses to choose cheaper domestic systems.

Bank of Singapore names new global head of Investment Advisory Solutions

Vivienne Chia will bring with her over 20 years of experience.

CIMB Philippines launch revolving credit product REVI Credit

It can grant as high as a $5,000 credit line to customers.