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KPMG launches embedded finance hub in Singapore

KPMG hub will provide incubation support to financial and non-financial enterprises planning to enter the embedded finance arena

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Singapore Welcomes its Newest Digital Bank Trust 

Singapore’s new digital bank Trust officially launched with a range of products including a credit card, savings account and family personal accident insurance

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First digital bank launches in Singapore: who’s behind it?

The launch comes 18 months after Asia’s leading telecom group and a superapp provider secured a full virtual banking license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore

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Singapore to tighten retail crypto trading rules

Despite numerous warnings and limiting measures, Singaporeans are increasingly trading crypto, MAS ponders tightening retail crypto trading policies with “customer suitability tests”

Blockchain & Crypto

Where do global governments stand on the CBDC issue?

Many countries have explored and tested national digital currencies. Yet, it doesn’t mean they are going to implement them. Read how national opinions on CBDC have changed over time

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Google Cloud joins MAS to catalyse climate fintech solutions

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has partnered with Google Cloud to drive the innovation, incubation and scaling of climate FinTech solutions in Asia

Countries

Singapore’s first wholesale digital bank GLDB is up and running

Representatives of the Green Link Digital Bank are working on providing affordable commercial banking services and will also work with various enterprises. 

Articles

Thinking about migrating to Singapore: here are 7 things you should know

Singapore is a memorable mix of culture, modern convenience, food, and a promising future for everyone. Expat life can be refreshing, enriching, and exciting. People who want to live outside their native country often look for places to unwind from the tension and monotony of regular life. So, Singapore is a place where people often […]

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Grab Financial Group introduced a new brand and an investment product

Grab Financial Group launches GrabFin, a new brand for its digital payments, insurance, lending and wealth management offerings, and Earn+, an investment product for Singapore-based Grab users

Countries

Visa survey: here’s how many SMBs plan to accept crypto payments

This year’s study surveyed small business owners in 9 markets – Brazil, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Russia, Singapore, UAE and US

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Singapore e-commerce market to surpass $10B mark: here’s when

This growth will be supported by rising consumer spending, government support and growing preference for online shopping

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China and Singapore have bolstered their financial cooperation

The new initiatives have been announced

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MAS announces winners of the Global CBDC Challenge

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today announced the results of the Global Central Bank Digital Currency Challenge (Global CBDC Challenge) at the FinTech Awards Ceremony of the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF). The Global CBDC Challenge has helped to identify and develop retail CBDC solutions that increase payment efficiencies, improve financial inclusion and support the […]

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Singapore FinTech Festival 2021

MAS sets up new entity to drive future expansion of the SFF

Finance & Economics

6 in 10 Singapore businesses are in survival mode: here’s why

The survey was conducted among 300 local business leaders from July to August 2021

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HSBC acquires AXA’s Singapore insurance business

The proposed acquisition is subject to regulatory approval