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Singapore banks tap into US$8b in global capital markets

Linklaters has advised DBS Bank, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC), and United Overseas Bank (UOB) on six significant covered bond offerings, totalling over US$8b, under...


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State Street taps Helyar to drive Asia Pacific growth

State Street Corporation has announced the appointment of Tim Helyar as the new head of Asia Pacific, effective immediately. Based in Hong Kong, Helyar will...


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Amundi expands Asian investment leadership

Amundi, a leading European asset manager, has announced significant appointments in its Asian investment platform, reinforcing its commitment to the region's growth. The firm has...


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Barclays’ new Singapore hub aims to dominate Asia’s wealth market

Barclays Private Bank has launched a new booking centre in Singapore, aiming to better serve ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients and family offices globally. This strategic move...


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IFM Investors expands APAC footprint with new office in Singapore

IFM Investors, a global pension capital investor with A$291.6b (US$204.8b) in assets, has inaugurated its Singapore office to tap into growth opportunities in Asia. This...


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Maybank profit rises 2.4% YoY in Q2 2026

Maybank has announced a 2.4% year-on-year increase in net profit for the second quarter of FY26, reaching RM2.69b. The first half of the financial year...


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UOB selects Dominique Boer to spearhead its ASEAN growth strategy

UOB Private Bank has announced the appointment of Dominique Boer as Managing Director and Regional Market Head for ASEAN, effective 17 September 2026. Based in...


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UOB becomes cross currency dealer for Singapore-Indonesia transactions

United Overseas Bank (UOB) has been appointed as an Appointed Cross Currency Dealer (ACCD) for Singapore dollar and Indonesian Rupiah (SGD/IDR) transactions, a move sanctioned...


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Banks commit S$5b to sustainability loan supporting acquisition of STT GDC

DBS, OCBC, and UOB have joined forces to support a landmark S$5b sustainability-linked loan for the acquisition of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC)...


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MAS injects S$220m into FinTech ecosystem

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced a significant investment of S$220m over the next three years to bolster the country's FinTech sector. This...


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