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DBS, Samsung forge alliance to advance wealth management in Asia

DBS and Samsung Securities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form a strategic partnership in wealth management, aiming to broaden client access between...


Financial Services

MAS and CSRC ink agreement to boost market oversight

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing capital markets and supervisory cooperation. This...


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OCBC unveils avatar banking to elevate customer experience

OCBC has unveiled its latest innovation, OCBC WoW, a mobile app featuring AI-driven avatars, Wendy and Wayne, designed to transform customer engagement through hyper-personalised wealth...


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Fraud attempts surge, hitting Singapore banks hard

A recent survey by BioCatch highlights a worrying trend in Singapore's banking sector, with 91% of fraud-management, anti-money laundering, and compliance leaders reporting an increase...


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MAS revokes Bsquared’s licence for compliance failures

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced a series of enforcement actions taken in the second quarter of 2026, targeting breaches of financial regulations....


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Singapore stocks attract S$611m in net institutional inflow in June

Singapore's stock market experienced a significant boost in June, attracting S$611m in net institutional inflow. This marks a reversal of over 40% of the cumulative...


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M&G appoints new compliance head for Asia Pacific

M&G Investments has announced the appointment of Ruth Poh as Head of Compliance for Asia Pacific, effective immediately. Based in Singapore, Poh will report to...


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SJP expands funds, challenges Asia market

Global wealth manager St. James’s Place (SJP) has announced an expansion of its investment offerings across Asia and the Middle East with the introduction of...


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Great Eastern Financial Advisers secures approval for securities advisory

Great Eastern Financial Advisers, a subsidiary of Great Eastern Holdings Limited, has received approval to offer advisory services on securities and structured deposits to accredited...


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DBS boosts capital via $1B securitisation

DBS has successfully executed its first synthetic securitisation transaction, marking a significant milestone as the first Singapore bank to do so. The transaction references a...


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