The greatest beneficiaries of digital-only banks will be consumers, analysts said, amid a flurry of announcements from contenders who have put their names in the hat for up to five digital bank licences.
Seven applications were submitted for up to two full bank licences, while 14 bids were made for up to three wholesale bank licences, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced yesterday.
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