How OCBC busts the fear factor over jobs upheaval
THERE is fear that plagues some employees at OCBC when it comes to tackling the sensitive topic of the future of jobs, but the bank is determined to make sure that employees are trained to be...
DBS pilots QR red packets for Chinese New Year
DBS will trial a loadable QR (quick response) red packet service this Chinese New Year season in what it called a "a fun, digital twist on the age-old tradition".
Banks partner fintechs in quest for digital dominance
THERE is a power play ahead for Singapore banks as they cosy up to fintechs that offer quicker ways to scale and deepen their reach to bankable customers.
Nov business lending chilled by headwinds
BUSINESS lending to key industries has weakened, as sharp geopolitical headwinds blowing into 2019 keep investors wary about the strength of global growth ahead.
Boustead unit to build Razer's SEA headquarters in Singapore
GAMING company Razer will build its South-east Asia headquarters in Singapore, with Boustead Projects' joint-venture (JV) firm to develop it, Boustead Projects said on Friday.
Social enterprise accused of failing to pay freelancers, others
A LOCAL startup calling itself a social enterprise stands accused of owing some S$20,000 for months to freelancers and a boutique public relations firm, bringing into focus the risks that gig...
Bank lending claws its way back to growth in October
BANK lending in Singapore managed a return to growth in October from a month ago, boosted by an expansion in building loans that lifted overall business lending.
Singapore bank lending returns to growth in Oct: MAS preliminary data
BANK lending in Singapore rose in October from a month ago, reversing from a slight contraction in September, preliminary data from the Monetary Authority of Singapore showed on Friday.
Concerns about fraud keeping elderly away from digital payments: study
BY 2030, one in five residents in Singapore will be aged 65 and above. Against such statistics, there are questions to be asked about how far digital inclusion extends to individuals in their later...
Broad weakness seen in business loans in Sept as MAS data shows 0.2% dip
LENDING to several business segments slipped, or remained, in negative territory in September from a month ago, contracting overall bank lending for the month.