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DBS names new senior leaders

DBS has announced a series of senior leadership appointments as part of its commitment to nurturing talent from within the organisation. The changes, effective from...


Financial Services

Singapore leads APAC equity gains with 15.6% rise

FTSE Russell's latest APAC Financial Markets Spotlight report reveals that Singapore led equity gains in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region over the past three months, with...


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SEA M&A deal value plummets despite stable volume in H1 2026

Southeast Asia's financial services mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity remained steady in the first half of 2026, with 31 publicly disclosed deals, according to the...


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MoneyMax delivers record earnings of S$52.5m in H1 2026

MoneyMax Financial Services has announced a record profit of S$52.5m for the first half of 2026, marking a significant 77.3% increase compared to the same...


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Ant International’s Bettr tackles Umrah cost barrier in Malaysia

Bettr, a fintech solutions provider under Ant International, has partnered with Muslim Pro to introduce a Shariah-compliant Umrah financing service in Malaysia. This initiative aims...


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OCBC disrupts market with platinum, palladium access

OCBC has broadened its Precious Metals offering on the OCBC app to include platinum and palladium bullion, making it the only Singapore bank to offer...


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Ever Glory United reports 177.5% increase in net profit in H1 2026

Ever Glory United Holdings Limited has reported a remarkable 177.5% increase in net profit for the first half of 2026, reaching S$12.7m. This surge is...


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UOB profit climbs 10% YoY to S$1.5b in Q2 2026

United Overseas Bank (UOB) has reported a net profit of S$1.5b for the second quarter of 2026, marking a 10% increase from the previous year....


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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...


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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,...


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