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MAS and NY Fed join forces for wholesale CBDC experiment
November 21, 2022Boosting interoperability and speed while cutting risk, wholesale CBDCs would be a boon for cross-border settlements but are still very much in the experimental phase, making co-operation between central banks vital for success.

Singapore-China green finance agreement signals regional trend
November 17, 2022A set of new sustainable development initiatives is establishing Singapore as a green finance hub and hints at Beijing’s broader intentions in the region.

Is this the end of Hong Kong’s fintech talent exodus?
September 21, 2022In recent times the talented have made their exit among swathes of other Hong Kongers, but signs of a reversal are solidifying.

Numberless payment cards prove a mixed bag
September 12, 2022Banks worldwide are increasingly launching cards without numbers. Do they offer enhanced security, or are they just a fad?

Point Carbon Zero: playing safe while trying to save the world
August 12, 2022Sustainability is becoming a fintech mainstay, with initiatives launching across the globe.

Singapore banks boosted by Citi’s business
March 3, 2022The acquisition of Citi’s retail operations across several Asian markets will give two of Singapore’s biggest banks additional clout across the region.

HSBC steps up Asia shift with Singaporean insurance acquisition
August 20, 2021The UK bank’s pivot to the region faces challenges amid fierce competition and Western tensions with China.
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Asian banks ramp up regional expansion drives
August 18, 2021In the face of saturated local markets, banks in Japan, South Korea and Singapore are increasingly looking elsewhere in the region.

Singapore leads in cleaning up the crypto industry
August 6, 2021The regulator’s ‘in-principle’ approval of a cryptocurrency exchange is part of a global push to tackle fraud and scams in cryptoassets.