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Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS)
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ABS and industry steering committee finalise key settings of MAS recommended rate
The rate will serve as the contractual fallback reference rate in wholesale SOR contracts after Dec 31, 2024.
July 18, 2022
Zest
MAS and ABS announce additional measures to safeguard customers from scams
The additional measures will be progressively implemented by banks and will be in full effect by Oct 31.
June 02, 2022
Global Economy
Briefs: Singapore's probe into Noble Group to reach conclusion by 3Q; MAS chief on crypto rules
Quoteworthy: "I probably should have said the acute component of the pandemic phase." - Dr Anthony Fauci.
April 28, 2022
Zest
Public trust in Singapore banks remains despite Covid-19 uncertainties: ABS survey
The participating banks in this survey include Bank of Singapore, Citi, DBS, HSBC, Maybank, Nomura, OCBC and UOB.
April 26, 2022
Zest
MAS and ABS introduce added measures to fortify security of digital banking
The measures will include the efficient handling of an incident, as well as customer service should a scam occur.
January 19, 2022
Property
Singapore joins Wall Street in planning for return to office: MAS, ABS
Less-crowded trading floors, facial recognition systems and split work areas could all become routine for bankers in Singapore.
March 23, 2021
Zest
New banking survey shows that Singapore banks are trusted by the public
Results from the survey showed 63% of respondents had high trust in Singapore banks.
March 05, 2021
Regulatory Action
ABS and SGX RegCo enhance due diligence standards for SGX listing process
The Edge Singapore understands that the guidelines were enhanced in response to several corporate controversies.
November 13, 2020
Singapore economy
Association of Banks in Singapore to develop code of best practices to strengthen commodity financing standards in Singapore: Chan Chun Sing
The commodities trading industry will be partnered with two key initiatives to increase banking confidence in the industry.
November 02, 2020
Broker's Calls
Analysts remain 'neutral' on Singapore banking sector following extension of loan relief measures
Shares in DBS, OCBC and UOB closed $20.71, $8.62 and $19.53 on Oct 6.
October 06, 2020