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DBS Issues First Tokenized Bond on JPMorgan’s Onyx Blockchain Network

DBS Issues First Tokenized Bond on JPMorgan’s Onyx Blockchain Network

Singapore-based DBS Bank has become the first financial institution in Asia to issue a tokenized bond on the Onyx Digital Assets platform by JPMorgan.

Singapore Banks Boost Digital KYC Amid Global Compliance Push

Singapore Banks Boost Digital KYC Amid Global Compliance Push

Facing growing international scrutiny and evolving regulatory standards, Singapore’s financial institutions are investing heavily in digital KYC systems to modernize their compliance infrastructure and improve client experience.

Singapore Sees Surge in High-Net-Worth Bank Account Openings in 2025

Singapore Sees Surge in High-Net-Worth Bank Account Openings in 2025

Private banks in Singapore report a significant uptick in account openings by high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), driven by political uncertainty in Europe and increasing regulatory pressures in the U.S.

MAS Investigates Crypto-Linked Money Laundering in Banking Sector

MAS Investigates Crypto-Linked Money Laundering in Banking Sector

Singapore's central bank, MAS, is working closely with law enforcement to investigate the role of local and international banks in facilitating suspicious cryptocurrency transactions. This comes after authorities uncovered a vast network laundering bi

Digital Bank Trust Bank Reaches 1 Million Customers Milestone

Digital Bank Trust Bank Reaches 1 Million Customers Milestone

Singapore-based digital-only bank, Trust Bank, has surpassed 1 million customers just 18 months after launch, signaling a shift in consumer banking behavior.

UOB Launches Sustainable Finance Hub in Singapore

UOB Launches Sustainable Finance Hub in Singapore

UOB announced the opening of its Sustainable Finance Hub in Raffles Place, positioning Singapore as a regional leader in green finance. The hub will provide tailored financing solutions, ESG advisory, and capacity building for small and medium-sized e

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