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Standard Chartered partners with StraitsX for stablecoin management

Standard Chartered Bank has announced a strategic partnership with StraitsX, a Singapore-licensed stablecoin issuer, to bolster the reserve management of its U.S. Dollar and Singapore...


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SG-fintech Aspire unveils Visa card for Hong Kong SMEs

Aspire, a Singapore-based fintech company, has launched a Visa corporate card specifically designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hong Kong. This initiative aims...


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Singaporeans optimistic but stressed over finances

Singaporeans are generally optimistic about the future, with 60% expressing a positive outlook, according to Fidelity International's Global Sentiment Survey. However, financial concerns remain prevalent,...


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DBS announces key senior-level appointments

DBS has announced significant senior-level appointments, effective from 1 April 2025, as part of its strategy to nurture talent from within. Derrick Goh, currently the...


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Standard Chartered launches SC PrismFX for global clients

Standard Chartered has unveiled SC PrismFX, a comprehensive cross-currency transactional foreign exchange (FX) solutions suite, aimed at enhancing the FX payment services for its global...


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Syfe research reveals SMEs’ cash management challenges

Singapore's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing significant financial challenges in 2025, with rising costs and economic uncertainty impacting cash flow. According to Syfe,...


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PLife REIT reports 1% growth in distribution per unit

Parkway Life Real Estate Investment Trust (PLife REIT) has announced a 1% increase in its distribution per unit (DPU) for the full year 2024, reaching...


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Financial compatibility redefines romance in Singapore

Financial compatibility is emerging as a crucial factor in relationships, according to a new study by Syfe and Coffee Meets Bagel. The "Love Meets Money"...


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Singapore banks face client losses amid KYC issues

Singapore's banking sector is experiencing significant client attrition, with nearly 90% of banks reporting losses over the past year due to delays and inefficiencies in...


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Singaporeans prioritise financial resilience amid economic concerns

AIA Singapore has unveiled its latest findings from the AIA Live Better Study, highlighting that over 4 in 5 Singapore residents are actively managing their...


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