Singapore banks hiring thousands in fast-growing areas like tech, wealth management

Singapore's largest bank has seen "an increase in hiring demand" for this year. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
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SINGAPORE - Hiring is under way this year for thousands of jobs in the banking sector - a bright spot amid the economic uncertainty - especially in fast-growing areas like technology and wealth management.

Major lenders in Singapore told The Straits Times that they are tackling the stiff competition for workers to fill in-demand jobs through various initiatives to boost talent.

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