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APAC investment banking fees fall 5% in Q1 2026

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has revealed a 5% decline in investment banking fees in the Asia Pacific region, excluding Japan, for the first...


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APAC drives sustainable finance surge

Asia-Pacific (APAC) is emerging as a key player in the global sustainable finance landscape, according to ING's latest Sustainable Finance Pulse. The report forecasts a...


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Western Union expands with Dash acquisition

Western Union has successfully acquired Dash, Singtel's Singapore-based digital wallet, marking its first wallet in the Asia-Pacific region. This strategic move, completed after receiving all...


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Airwallex gains regulatory edge in Malaysia

Airwallex, a global financial and payments platform, has announced its full commercial launch in Malaysia after obtaining e-money issuance and Class A licences from Bank...


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MAS issues prohibition orders against fund managers

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced significant enforcement actions taken in the first quarter of 2026, targeting breaches of financial regulations. These actions...


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Chia Hock Lai joins blockchain elite

Chia Hock Lai, the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Asia, of Embed Financial Group Cayman Holdings (EFGH), has been admitted as a Fellow of the...


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HSBC Singapore revamps app to simplify digital wealth management

HSBC Singapore has unveiled a refreshed version of its mobile banking app, aimed at simplifying digital wealth management for its customers. The updated app introduces...


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BIT warns governance limits digital finance growth

BIT, formerly known as Matrixport, convened regulators, global financial institutions, and digital asset firms in Singapore this week to discuss the growing importance of trust,...


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Singapore credit card debt hits record S$9.07b, 86% loans repaid on time

Underserved borrowers in Singapore are demonstrating remarkable financial discipline, with 86% of loans repaid on time in 2025, according to a new analysis by Friday...


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Singapore HNWIs face legacy planning gaps

Singapore's high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) are leading the way in legacy planning across Asia and the Middle East, according to HSBC's inaugural High-Net-Worth Legacy Planning Survey....


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