Financial Services
OCBC Group profit surges 13% to a record S$4.19b in H1 2026
OCBC Group has announced a record net profit of S$4.19b for the first half of 2026, marking a 13% increase from the previous year. This...
Islamic finance plays pivotal role for global capital, trade, and digital infrastructure, report shows
Islamic finance is transforming into a pivotal connector for global capital, trade, and digital infrastructure, according to a new report by Standard Chartered. The report,...
DBS profit up 9% in Q2 2026 despite interest rate challenges
DBS Group has announced a record net profit of S$3.08b for the second quarter of 2026, marking a 9% increase from the previous year. The...
Maybank partners with MAS to advance programmable cross-border settlement
Maybank Singapore has announced its participation in the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) BLOOM initiative, aiming to revolutionise cross-border settlements. The initiative, which stands for...
1exchange joins Canton to boost RWA tokenization
1exchange, a leading regulated exchange for real-world asset (RWA) tokens, has announced its approval as a validator on Canton, a privacy-enabled public blockchain network designed...
Shaari leads Mentor List expansion across APAC to Singapore
Bahren Shaari, former CEO of the Bank of Singapore, is spearheading the expansion of Mentor List's exclusive Mastermind programme into Singapore. Since its launch in...
AllianzGI accelerates Asia growth with UOBAM buy
Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) has announced an agreement to acquire UOB Asset Management (UOBAM), the asset management arm of UOB Group, for S$555m (€376m). The...
DBS boosts SME support amid economic challenges
DBS SME Banking has unveiled a new initiative, "DBS for SMEs", aimed at bolstering the resilience of small businesses in Singapore. Announced on 5 August...
Larsen joins DBS board, brings in deep financial services expertise
DBS Group Holdings has announced the appointment of Jonathan Larsen to its Boards of DBS Group Holdings and DBS Bank, effective 3 August 2026. Larsen,...
Singapore family offices face expertise shortfall
Family offices in Singapore are increasingly turning to third-party specialists for advice on personal financial management and cyber security, according to a recent study by...
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