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Bikram Sen rejoins Bank of Singapore

Bikram Sen has rejoined the Bank of Singapore as the Market Head for Global South Asia and International, effective 21 October 2025. Sen, who previously...


Financial Services

UOB leads $10m Bluwhale funding round

Bluwhale has secured $10m in a Series A funding round led by United Overseas Bank's (UOB) venture arm, marking a significant step in the integration...


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Forrester reveals gaps in Singapore financial services

Forrester has unveiled its first Total Experience Score rankings for Singapore's financial services sector, highlighting a significant gap between brand promises and customer experiences. The...


Financial Services

Citibank tops Singapore banks in total experience

Citibank has been ranked as the leading bank in Singapore for total experience, according to the inaugural report by global research and advisory firm Forrester....


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Julius Baer report reveals Asia’s wealthy prioritise legacy

The Julius Baer Family Barometer Report 2025, in collaboration with PwC Switzerland, highlights a significant shift among Asia's ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families. The report, which surveyed...


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Bizcap acquires 8fig to boost fintech expansion

Bizcap, in collaboration with its US affiliate NewCo Capital Group, has announced the acquisition of 8fig, a fintech company known for its AI CFO tool...


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DBS and BSF strengthen Asia-Saudi trade finance

DBS, Southeast Asia's largest bank, and Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF), a leading financial institution in Saudi Arabia, have announced a strategic partnership to enhance trade...


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Singapore dominates Southeast Asia FinTech funding

Singapore has emerged as the leading hub for FinTech investments in Southeast Asia, capturing a significant 84% of the total $839m raised in the region...


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MAS launches BLOOM to enhance settlement capabilities

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has unveiled the BLOOM initiative, designed to extend settlement capabilities through collaboration with the financial industry. Announced on 16...


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Global volatility reshapes role of corporate treasurers

Corporate treasurers are set to undergo significant transformations in their roles as global volatility pushes companies to seek new growth avenues, according to the EY...


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