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HSBC taps Kuang to drive Asia investment strategy

HSBC has announced the appointment of Desmond Kuang as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) for Asia, effective 6 July 2026. In his new role, Kuang will...


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MAS tightening pressures SG banks’ margins

Singapore's recent decision to tighten its monetary policy for the first time since 2022 is expected to exert pressure on the Singapore Overnight Rate Average...


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Standard Chartered invests S$15m in AI banking lab

Standard Chartered and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) have embarked on a three-year partnership to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) innovation in the...


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Scams exploit Singaporeans’ low awareness

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has revealed that Singaporean consumers are among the most financially vulnerable to scams in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region,...


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OCBC, Lion Global Investors, and DigiFT disrupt market with tokenised gold fund

OCBC, Lion Global Investors, and DigiFT have launched Southeast Asia's first on-chain tokenised physical gold fund, the OCBC-LionGlobal Physical Gold Fund Token (GOLDX token). Available...


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Amber Group disrupts fintech with AI agent economy

Amber Group, a leader in digital assets, has unveiled its strategic vision for the future of financial services at the Ethereum Community Conference (ETHCC). The...


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Interpath targets expansion in APAC with new operations in Singapore

Interpath, a prominent international financial advisory firm, has announced the launch of its operations in Singapore as part of its strategic expansion across the Asia-Pacific...


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OCBC disrupts wealth training with AI program

OCBC has unveiled a groundbreaking generative AI-powered training programme for its 900 wealth advisers in Singapore. This initiative, part of the bank's 'whole-of-wealth' strategy, aims...


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HSBC warns of readiness gap as digital finance adoption accelerates in Asia

The latest HSBC survey highlights a significant gap between the anticipated growth of digital finance and the readiness of businesses to embrace it. Conducted among...


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Addepar establishes Singapore as Asia Pacific Hub

Addepar, a global data and AI platform for investment professionals, has announced the opening of its new office in Singapore, marking the city-state as its...


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