Banks and financial institutions

US hits Egyptian bank branches with Iran sanctions as war marks six months

The US Treasury said it views Egypt’s Banque Misr’s six UAE branches as a “critical node” for the Iranian government’s access to US dollars.

Mizuho files case against Radiant World in Singapore court

Mizuho Bank, a unit of Japanese lender Mizuho Financial Group, is seeking an injunction against Radiant World Corp., the main operating unit of the Radiant World group.

HSBC mulls over restructuring Singapore units to simplify operations

HSBC has been on a major restructuring drive over the past two years since Georges Elhedery took over as chief executive officer in Sept 2024.

Former JPMorgan executive Staley says he shared confidential bank information with Epstein

Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley appeared before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in July as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

SoftBank mulls over $25 billion bond sale for OpenAI financing

SoftBank Group Corp. is talking with investment banks regarding its investment in US tech giant OpenAI.

Insurer Great Eastern invests in Granite private credit fund: Sources

Great Eastern has invested around US$100 million (S$127 million) in the fund, according to sources.

AI start-up that upends junior bankers’ work sets up in Singapore

AI startup Rogo Technologies has made Singapore the hub of its Asia-Pacific expansion strategy.

Forum: Bank customers making digital payments reminded to be vigilant

DBS rolls out career advisory service to help employees navigate AI-driven change

The new service provides employees with an avenue, beyond DBS’ existing self-service AI-career development tools, to seek counsel amid workplace changes.

Ask what AI can do for you, not what it will do to you: DBS HR chief

DBS Head of Group Human Resources Lee Yan Hong (right) says AI is less a crisis, and more a leadership opportunity.

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