Financial Services
Cata expands AI tools and overseas push after $6.8m funding
Cata expands AI tools and overseas push after $6.8m funding
The startup targets restaurant operators seeking faster app deployment.
InCred bolsters Singapore platform with S Cube integration amidst GCC–India wealth push
This extends regulated investment reach across three financial hubs.
Watchdog warns weak fines leave S’pore exposed after $3b laundering case
The market remains vulnerable to illicit fund flows despite its mature financial sector.
UOB’s Q1 earnings slip to $1.4b on weaker interest income
Fees and trading supported results as margin pressure and rates constrain earnings.
UOB moves tech workforce to fuel Southeast Asia digital growth
The new technology centre anchors regional banking capability development.
Aleta Planet wins Malaysian payment licences for ASEAN expansion
This adds to its merchant acquirer licence for credit and debit card payments.
MAS convenes banks as autonomous AI cyber risks escalate
Officials are monitoring Anthropic’s Mythos and its ability to identify vulnerabilities.
MoneyHero posts first quarterly profit on cost cuts, AI efficiency gains
Lower tech, marketing and staff expenses supported its $636,000 quarterly net profit.
SME borrowing costs ease to 8.18% in 2025 but Middle East risks loom over 2026
Loan approval rates rose to 74% but bank processing times stretched to 33 days amidst shifting credit conditions.
GXS narrows net loss to $208m in FY2025
Net interest income rose to $55.6m, whilst operating expenses dipped to $217.6m.
MoneyMax raises $44.3m in placement ahead of SGX Mainboard transfer
The company aims to complete its listing transfer by the first week of May.
OCBC, Lion Global Investors and DigiFT roll out tokenised gold fund on public blockchain
Southeast Asia’s first on-chain physical gold fund targets institutional and accredited investors.
Interpath expands into Singapore with Michael Horn leading SEA
This followed its Hong Kong entry in April 2025.
MAS, banks to strengthen GIRO safeguards: Alvin Tan
A review will consider setting monthly caps on the value and number of transactions.
Aspire taps J.P. Morgan for global FX capabilities
Deal starts with five-currency wallet conversions.
Material cost hikes could cut construction margins by up to 2.4 points: CGS
Fixed-price contracts are leaving subcontractors to absorb initial cost spikes.
Insurance growth crippled by legacy tech despite 82% claiming leadership
Short-term operational panics actively kill long-term strategic planning for local carriers.
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