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ISCA-IMDA programme targets AI upskilling in accountancy, finance
ISCA-IMDA programme targets AI upskilling in accountancy, finance
AIxAccountancy to cover ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini for finance workflows.
Investment banking fees rise 3.1% as M&A hits three-year high
ECM underwriting fees and DCM fees both registered declines in H1.
GuocoLand secures $634.7m green loan for Lentor Central
The company will develop three towers with about 533 units.
Organised fraud forces banks and insurers to pool intelligence
AI alone won't stop it, OCBC warns as criminal networks grow in scale.
AI without guardrails is a losing bet, bank leaders warn
Executives said leadership and governance will determine who captures AI's full potential.
UOB-CQT pact explores quantum tools for derivative valuation
The initial phase will focus on path-dependent instruments.
HSBC and IHH tie wealth banking to health as longevity demand rises
Clients risk spending later years with chronic disease, making healthspan the true measure of retirement readiness.
UOB sets up tech committee to oversee digital strategy
The panel will guide digital strategy and oversee technology risk and operational resiliency.
Singapore merchants face up to US$1.2b losses from payment failures
Failed transactions and settlement delays expose hidden e-commerce losses for cross-border sellers.
Singapore equities attract retail and fund flows as EQDP widens
Nine asset managers are in the S$6.5b EQDP with funds undeployed and more small-cap capital expected in H2 2026.
MAS adds crypto exchange Bybit to Investor Alert List
The company said it does not offer services to users in Singapore.
MAS tightens M&A rules with 1% cap on target break fees
Bidders issuing “no increase” or “no extension” statements face new restrictions.
Singapore's revised framework for Single Family Offices goes live
Existing SFOs in Singapore have a one-year transitional period to comply.
Bank of Singapore moves Lim to Dubai for UHNW push
Lim takes over Middle East South Asia and International markets on 1 July 2026.
Singapore banks see uneven exposure, with DBS most affected
DBS derives 7.4% of income from Indonesia and India operations.
BofA expands payment push as clients shift liquidity
Treasury functions move closer to board-level decisions.
EFGH names new executives ahead of NYSE listing
The roles cover CEO office execution, M&A strategy, and organisational readiness functions.
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