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Seedflex secures $3.2m to aid MSMEs in Asia

Singapore-based fintech platform Seedflex has successfully raised $3.2m in a seed extension round, co-led by Z Venture Capital and Iterative, to enhance access to capital...


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UOB maintains stable net profit at S$1.5b in Q1 2025

UOB Group has reported a net profit of S$1.5b for the first quarter of 2025, maintaining stability year on year. This performance was driven by...


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M-DAQ appoints Tan Choon Seng as new Group CEO

Tan Choon Seng has been appointed as the new Group Chief Executive Officer of M-DAQ Global, effective 13 May 2025. He takes over from Richard...


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UOB Kay Hian and FNZ launch platform for Unit Trust investing

UOB Kay Hian, one of Asia's largest securities brokerage firms, has partnered with FNZ, a global leader in wealth management technology, to launch a next-generation...


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Singapore banks leverage AI for enhanced customer experience

Singapore's banks are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to transform customer experiences, according to SS&C Blue Prism. The move aims to meet rising consumer expectations...


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Lion Global Investors appoints Seck Wai Kwong as Chairman

Lion Global Investors has announced the appointment of Seck Wai Kwong as its new Chairman, effective 1 May 2025. Seck, who brings over four decades...


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FOREX.com launches in Singapore, enhancing CFD trading

FOREX.com, a leading trading platform under StoneX Group Inc, has officially launched in Singapore, marking a significant expansion in the retail and self-directed contract for...


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Standard Chartered appoints Noelle Eder to lead technology

Standard Chartered has announced the appointment of Noelle Eder as Group Head of Technology and Operations, effective 26 May 2025, pending regulatory approval. Eder will...


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Singapore SMEs face record borrowing costs in 2024

Singapore's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are grappling with unprecedented borrowing costs and shrinking access to larger loans, according to a recent survey by Linkflow...


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Yangzijiang Financial plans maritime investments spin-off

Yangzijiang Financial Holding has announced its intention to spin off its maritime investments segment into a newly formed company, which will be listed on the...


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