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DBS profit up 9% in Q2 2026 despite interest rate challenges

DBS Group has announced a record net profit of S$3.08b for the second quarter of 2026, marking a 9% increase from the previous year. The...


Financial Services

Maybank partners with MAS to advance programmable cross-border settlement

Maybank Singapore has announced its participation in the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) BLOOM initiative, aiming to revolutionise cross-border settlements. The initiative, which stands for...


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1exchange joins Canton to boost RWA tokenization

1exchange, a leading regulated exchange for real-world asset (RWA) tokens, has announced its approval as a validator on Canton, a privacy-enabled public blockchain network designed...


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Shaari leads Mentor List expansion across APAC to Singapore

Bahren Shaari, former CEO of the Bank of Singapore, is spearheading the expansion of Mentor List's exclusive Mastermind programme into Singapore. Since its launch in...


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AllianzGI accelerates Asia growth with UOBAM buy

Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) has announced an agreement to acquire UOB Asset Management (UOBAM), the asset management arm of UOB Group, for S$555m (€376m). The...


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DBS boosts SME support amid economic challenges

DBS SME Banking has unveiled a new initiative, "DBS for SMEs", aimed at bolstering the resilience of small businesses in Singapore. Announced on 5 August...


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Larsen joins DBS board, brings in deep financial services expertise

DBS Group Holdings has announced the appointment of Jonathan Larsen to its Boards of DBS Group Holdings and DBS Bank, effective 3 August 2026. Larsen,...


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Singapore family offices face expertise shortfall

Family offices in Singapore are increasingly turning to third-party specialists for advice on personal financial management and cyber security, according to a recent study by...


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Sygnum appoints Marx to drive Singapore growth

Sygnum, the global digital asset banking group, has announced the appointment of Reto Marx as Chief Executive Officer of Sygnum Singapore, effective 1 August 2026....


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Grab profit surges $215m in Q2 2026

Grab Holdings Ltd has announced a net profit of $235m for the second quarter of 2026, marking a significant increase of $215m compared to the...


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