Singapore banks fight for market share in fixed deposits and savings accounts

All three local banks raised the rates on their savings accounts in August. PHOTO: ST FILE
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SINGAPORE - The race for depositors' wallets is showing no signs of letting up.

In the past few months, banks have been dishing out sweet deals for fixed deposits (FD), with promotional rates now edging past 3 per cent.

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