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DBS Group Holdings shakes up board with Banerjee appointment

DBS Group Holdings has announced the appointment of Gautam Banerjee to its Board of Directors, effective 1 October 2026. Banerjee, who is currently the Chairman...


Financial Services

MUFG enhances services with launch of Labuan Islamic window

MUFG Bank, Ltd. has received approval from the Labuan Financial Services Authority to operate an Islamic Banking Window from its Labuan Branch, commencing operations on...


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UOB disrupts banking in Singapore with online appointment booking system

United Overseas Bank (UOB) has become the first bank in Singapore to launch an online appointment booking system for its branches, allowing customers to schedule...


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SFA and KPMG highlight governance issues for RegTech cloud adoption

The Singapore FinTech Association (SFA) and KPMG in Singapore have unveiled a report titled "Strategic Cloud Adoption in Financial Services: Governing Risk & Scaling RegTech,"...


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DBS to gather global business leaders for flagship conference on impact of AI on industries

DBS has announced the launch of its Asia Future Forward Conference, set to take place in Singapore on 12 October 2026. The event will gather...


Financial Services

MAS consults on governance rules for banks and insurers

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched a consultation to gather feedback on proposed updates to corporate governance regulations for banks, insurers, and designated...


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Responsible Fintech Institute elevates Loh to co-founder role

The Responsible Fintech Institute (RFI) has announced the appointment of four new Executive Fellows—Lawrence Loh, Eugene KB Tan, Louis Chen, and Farah Jaafar—alongside the elevation...


Financial Services

SEI expands in Singapore, challenging local firms

SEI, a global provider of financial technology and asset management services, has announced the opening of its Singapore office, marking a significant expansion into one...


Financial Services

MAS commits S$20m to boost market making activities in Singapore

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has appointed a third batch of five asset managers under its S$6.5b Equity Market Development Programme (EQDP), allocating S$1.45b...


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Franklin Templeton secures key Singapore market role

Franklin Templeton has been chosen by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) as an asset manager for its Equity Market Development Programme (EQDP). This initiative...


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