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Credit Suisse to pay $1.013b to Georgian billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili: SG court

The found that Credit Suisse failed to secure trust assets of Ivanishvili. 

Changi Pay joins Alipay+ ecosystem, can now be used to pay in China

New users who top up S$50 will receive S$40 off iShopChangi purchases.

Why optimised office space unlocks more workplace value for banks

Mike Davis, Managing Director of Occupier Services for Asia-Pacific at Colliers, sheds light on the real estate strategies employed by banking and finance firms to enhance business performance.

MAS enforced over S$20m in penalties in past 18 months

Authorities issued 18 prohibition orders and logged a total of 39 criminal convictions.

OCBC taps Alipay+ to enable customers to pay in China, Korea, Malaysia with digital app

Payments will be made directly from customers’ OCBC SG bank accounts.

Michèle Bouquet-Kumble reframes banking brand narratives

TBWA Singapore's Senior Strategy Director outlines the new frontier in financial sector branding.

170 int'l wallets accepted by UnionPay, China

Hong Kong and Macau residents can now use UnionPay App, Octopus card, and BoC Pay.

 Bank of Singapore names new global head of legal and regulatory compliance

His role is effective starting 2 October, replacing Eric Teh.

Citi TTS pilots token services for cash management, trade finance

Citi will integrate tokenised deposits and smart contracts in its global network.

StanChart HK inks MOU to promote business, dev’t between HK and Dubai

This include promoting the growth of family offices, fintechs, and virtual asset industries.

Standard Chartered launches sustainable trade loan

The loan will be available for select eligible activities, such as installation of wind turbines.

Hang Seng names new head of commercial banking

She will take over Donald Lam beginning 14 October.

UOB Malaysia unveils supply chain management services in UOB Infinity platform

UOB clients will be able to digitally connect to buyers, suppliers, and distributors across Asia.