Financial Services
Syfe bids $55m to acquire Australia’s Selfwealth
Syfe bids $55m to acquire Australia’s Selfwealth
The deal will also provide Selfwealth customers with access to Syfe’s broader range of investment products and tech-driven solutions.
Singtel’s Optus bags $1.64b credit facility with 12 banks in Australia
The facility will be used to refinance existing credit facilities.
Most finance leaders worry about nonfinancial data integrity: EY
43% of Singapore finance leaders citing inconsistencies and 30% reporting difficulties related to data formats.
MAS extends Global-Asia bond grant scheme through 2029
Significant changes have been introduced to the scheme, including a per-issuance cap for eligible expenses.
E-wallets ordered to subscribe to FIDReC under new category
34 e-wallet providers have subscribed.
More than half of S’poreans rely on social media for financial advice
Half believe social media has improved their financial knowledge.
SG banks to report ‘softer’ earnings for Q4
DBS may declare a special dividend, according to analysts.
DBS redeems $1b perpetual securities at 3.30% on 27 February
The securities were issued under the 2020 US$3b Global Medium Term Note Programme.
Alta, Stableton to expand investor access to private companies
Currently, the global unicorn market is valued at $4.7t.
S’poreans can save up to $500 monthly through digital optimisation: study
This includes maximising credit cards offer between 5% to 8% cashback.
Maybank to support Johor-Singapore economic zone
It aims on becoming the preferred financial institution for Malaysia-Singapore transactions.
OCBC Bank sells 33% stake in Hong Kong Life
The agreed sale price is HK$589.3m ($103m)
Far East H-Reit inks $157.15m sustainability-linked loan deals
The loan facility was obtained through its trustee, DBS Trustee Limited.
Singapore’s weak consumer demand stifles crypto adoption growth
Security concerns like hacking and fraud continue to deter wider consumer adoption of cryptocurrencies.
Singapore stablecoin framework to enhance adoption and stability
Singapore’s regulatory sandboxes and supportive frameworks continue to foster innovation in digital payments.
Maybank opens another ‘Instagrammable’ lifestyle branch
Maybank Singapore's newest branch has a bright space that brings a sense of tranquility.
Singapore push versus phishing may increase compliance costs
Including e-commerce, social media, and ISPs in the mandate may be a wise move.
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