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Citibank Singapore to expand offerings for wealthy clients, tap AI as competition heats up

Yeo Wenxian, Head of Wealth for Asia South and CEO of Citibank Singapore, at the company’s office in Orchard on April 27, 2026.
Yeo Wenxian, Head of Wealth for Asia South and CEO of Citibank Singapore, at the company’s office in Orchard on April 27, 2026.

New credit reporting service may give S’pore consumers easier access to Malaysian financial products

Ms Dawn Lai, chief executive of Experian Information Services Malaysia and Mr William Lim, executive director of Credit Bureau Singapore signed the agreement to develop the credit reporting service between Singapore and Malaysia on June 9.
Ms Dawn Lai, chief executive of Experian Information Services Malaysia and Mr William Lim, executive director of Credit Bureau Singapore signed the agreement to develop the credit reporting service between Singapore and Malaysia on June 9.

Singapore investors keep funds with Moomoo, Tiger Brokers, Longbridge amid China curbs

Moomoo, Tiger Brokers and Longbridge Securities are popular with many users in Singapore as they offer low-cost trading and features-rich apps.
Moomoo, Tiger Brokers and Longbridge Securities are popular with many users in Singapore as they offer low-cost trading and features-rich apps.

AllianzGI in exclusive talks to buy UOB Asset Management: Sources

Details are being finalised on a transaction that could be valued at up to $600 million, sources say.
Details are being finalised on a transaction that could be valued at up to $600 million, sources say.

DBS to open 2 new wealth centres in Singapore by end-2027 to better serve affluent customers

An artist’s impression of the waiting lounges in one of the upcoming wealth centres.
An artist’s impression of the waiting lounges in one of the upcoming wealth centres.

Where expat escapees from Dubai end up

Uncertainties triggered by the Iran war have seen a rise in inquiries among its  expats looking to relocate to safer destinations.
Uncertainties triggered by the Iran war have seen a rise in inquiries among its  expats looking to relocate to safer destinations.

Trump tells regulators to advise banks on services to immigrants

US President Donald Trump signed an order calling on the Federal Reserve to conduct a similar review and evaluate frameworks governing access to reserve bank payment accounts.
US President Donald Trump signed an order calling on the Federal Reserve to conduct a similar review and evaluate frameworks governing access to reserve bank payment accounts.

OCBC steps up wealth management push in Hong Kong

OCBC Hong Kong's wealth income in 2026 is expected to grow five-fold from 2023 levels, said its Greater China head and chief executive Wang Ke.
OCBC Hong Kong's wealth income in 2026 is expected to grow five-fold from 2023 levels, said its Greater China head and chief executive Wang Ke.

CapitaLand Investment expects more big mandates after $2.4 billion Income Insurance win

Patricia Goh, the company's CEO for South-east Asia and global head of logistics & self-storage, said some investors are considering shifting more capital from the US and Europe to Asia Pacific.
Patricia Goh, the company's CEO for South-east Asia and global head of logistics & self-storage, said some investors are considering shifting more capital from the US and Europe to Asia Pacific.

UK sanctions Iran-linked network, cites attack plots and finance operations

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