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MAS-licensed Green Link Digital Bank has begun its banking business in Singapore
The bank says it seeks to serve micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the region.
June 03, 2022
Broker's Calls
CGS-CIMB stays upbeat on Singtel following digital banking licence win in Malaysia
Singtel's regional digital banking business is shaping up
May 02, 2022
Global review
Digitalisation of banks: the rise of rule-bound innovators
As FinTechs challenge banks' turf, banks are riposting with innovation, taking the fight to challengers across the region
August 18, 2021
Stocks To Watch
Credit Bureau Asia: Recent dip an opportunity to buy this credit data provider
CBA, which provides credit and risk information, could make an interesting addition to one’s portfolio.
February 10, 2021
Positioning for the recovery
An uphill test
Incumbents are ready to give Singapore’s new digital-only banks a tough fight, but the real prize lies in Asean
December 24, 2020
Global review
Digital banking licences to pave the way for transformation
Having digital banking licenses in the near future is the latest signal in an industry primed for change
October 23, 2020
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Aspiring digital banks looking to break into APAC may find prospects dampened by Covid-19, says Fitch Ratings
While some digital banks in the APAC region have turned profitable such as Tencent-backed WeBank in China and the eponymous KakaoBank in Korea, most digital-only lenders’ risk frameworks and business models have not been tested through the economic cycle.
August 18, 2020
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Changing needs and Covid-19 driving banks to raise their game
It has been more than 20 years since Singapore liberalised its financial sector. In the past five years, the focus has been on financial services going digital as part of a Smart Nation initiative. Last year, the Monetary Authority of
June 19, 2020
Disruption and Digitalisation
Digital banks are coming and 65% of Singaporeans are already showing interest
Digital banks are coming and Singaporeans seem to be excited for it.
March 24, 2020
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UOB digital bank focuses on TMRW's customers
In a recent interview, Dennis Khoo, regional head of TMRW digital group at United Overseas Bank (UOB), compared banks — including digital banks — to a car. What you see are the steering wheel, car seats, wheels, rims. But the engine is hidden.
January 31, 2020