Financial Services
ShopBack eyes global expansion, taps gaming for growth
ShopBack eyes global expansion, taps gaming for growth
The US will be a key focus in the coming years.
MAS launches BLOOM for tokenised liabilities settlement
The program could also ease settlement assets, compliance checks, and agentic payments.
OxPay utilises net proceeds from convertible loan of $1.8m
It has been used for operating expenses, amongst others.
OCBC SME Index holds at 50.5 in Q3 with gains in ICT and manufacturing
Looking ahead, OCBC expects conditions to ease as consumer sentiment remains cautious.
Over 1 in 2 Singaporeans spend $5,000 annually on out-of-pocket business costs
Long waits for reimbursements are one key issue employees face, said Airwallex.
Job insecurity, cyber risks expose weak spots in remittance sector
Stronger coordination between regulators, insurers, and payment providers is essential.
Fintechs accelerate global expansion with IFC partnerships
About 41% of Singapore-based fintechs surveyed see DLT as foundational to their operations.
Singapore jumps to fourth in global fintech rankings
Singapore has overtaken London, which fell to fifth.
Singapore ranks first in professional services in GFCI 38
Singapore also made a major advance in FinTech, rising to fourth globally.
MAS sets standards for responsible financial advertising online
It will be effective on 25 March 2026.
How outdated financial solutions are fuelling the SME exodus
The SME exodus is not inevitable. It is sadly the predictable outcome of an outdated financial ecosystem.
Thunes leads Singapore's fundraising with $192.8m Series D round
By deal volume, Singapore’s funding landscape skewed toward mid-range cheque sizes.
IRAS tax revenue rises 10.7% to $88.9b in FY2024/25
Corporate Income Tax rose by 6.7% to $30.9b.
Why investors are turning to Singapore-focused equity and debt funds
Investors turned to Singapore-focused equity and debt funds amidst global volatility.
New AML programme targets skills gap in compliance sector
Temasek Polytechnic and Tradekins focus on practical training to strengthen Singapore’s fight against financial crime.
ValueMax Group’s profit jumps 35.7% YoY in H1
The group's revenue increased by 16.8% YoY.
Sea Limited net income surges 418% to $531.7m in Q2
Its e-commerce platform Shopee reported 3.3 billion gross orders.
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