Trendwatch Feb 06, 2024 Banks will have to navigate new horizons in a changing world in 2024 The global banking industry faces a unique confluence of challenges and opportunities, shaped by evolving economic lands... 5858
Feb 06, 2024 Global financial institutions propel blockchain innovation under Project Guardian Banks aim to integrate blockchain into mainstream finance for digital assets, emphasising institutional-grade standards,... 25603
Obituary Feb 05, 2024 In memory of Wee Cho Yaw, chairman emeritus of UOB—embodied honour, enterprise, unity Wee, the respected honorary adviser of renowned Asian institution, United Overseas Bank, passed away at age 95 after a r... 5915
Opinion Feb 04, 2024 Cross-border divorce challenges, and Singapore’s unique approach In this article, we look at cross-border divorce challenges, focusing on Singapore’s unique approach to ancillary matt... 7641
Excerpt Feb 02, 2024 Trust Bank aims to become fourth largest retail bank in Singapore Dwaipayan Sadhu, CEO of Trust Bank, explains the company's plans to become Singapore's fourth largest digital retail ban... 4829
News Analysis Jan 31, 2024 SSFA aims to establish Singapore as global sustainable-finance hub Aimed at elevating Singapore to the status of the leading sustainable finance hub in the world, SSFA will be co-chaired ... 7324
Excerpt Jan 30, 2024 Late entrant Toss Bank leverages advanced tech to disrupt and lead Toss Bank, led by CEO Hong Min-taek, shakes up South Korea's digital banking scene with innovation, daily interest payou... 9177
Research Note Jan 27, 2024 Global bank loan growth to remain at 6% in 2024 Rising borrowing costs, reduced demand, and stringent credit barriers have dampened growth prospects, and these factors ... 2829
Excerpt Jan 26, 2024 OCBC blends innovation with security to enhance consumer experience Sunny Quek, head of global consumer financial services, and Serene Koh, head of group digital business and digital trans... 4212
Opinion Jan 26, 2024 Managing transnational divorce in Singapore: Child custody, relocation, and family well-being The complexities of a transnational divorce in Singapore cannot be understated, especially when child custody, relocatio... 6471
Excerpt Jan 25, 2024 GXS to leverage its ecosystem for sustainable profit Charles Wong, CEO of GXS Bank, leads the charge in Singapore's digital banking landscape, targeting underserved segments... 3100
Excerpt Jan 24, 2024 KakaoBank embraces customer-centric banking for international growth Daniel Yun, CEO of KakaoBank, discussed the bank's growth as it acquired the first million users in just five days of op... 5233
Excerpt Jan 23, 2024 CIMB’s strategic vision in digital banking and consumer engagement The bank’s CEO Effendy Shahul Hamid outlined its strategy for ASEAN leadership, emphasising local market focus and pra... 5124
Risk Management Jan 22, 2024 Can Singapore’s banks keep up with money laundering tactics? The island’s strong reputation for financial integrity is under scrutiny due to recent money laundering cases, highlig... 5038
Interviews Jan 19, 2024 TymeBank becomes South Africa’s first profitable digital bank The bank achieved profitability in less than five years, with co-founder and CEO Coen Jonker highlighting the company’... 9782
Opinion Jan 18, 2024 High-stakes divorces: A comparative analysis of legalese and settlements in Singapore and UK Comparing divorce costs and spousal maintenance in Singapore and the UK, where expenses in one high-profile case rose to... 6211