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Financial services

Former OCBC chief Helen Wong’s pay falls 6.3% to $12 million in last year at bank

Ms Wong was paid $12.8 million in 2024.
Ms Wong was paid $12.8 million in 2024.

Hong Kong regulatory scrutiny puts share sale boom at risk

Beijing is restricting certain types of Chinese companies incorporated overseas from seeking listings in Hong Kong, according to people familiar with the matter.
Beijing is restricting certain types of Chinese companies incorporated overseas from seeking listings in Hong Kong, according to people familiar with the matter.

Young Malaysians find themselves in growing debt trap

Some Malaysian youths start the month with only a small fraction of their salary, resulting in anxiety and a growing worry of long-term financial stability.
Some Malaysian youths start the month with only a small fraction of their salary, resulting in anxiety and a growing worry of long-term financial stability.

S’pore banks, investment platforms gear up for new MAS guidelines for online financial content

The stricter guidelines are set to kick in from March 25.
The stricter guidelines are set to kick in from March 25.

Amundi, KKR, Temasek unit among bidders for UOB Asset Management: Sources

UOB has been exploring options for its asset management arm, including a possible sale, as it seeks to streamline its portfolio, sources said.
UOB has been exploring options for its asset management arm, including a possible sale, as it seeks to streamline its portfolio, sources said.

Sea Q4 profit jumps 72.9% to $525 million; targets 25% GMV growth in Shopee

In 2025, Shopee served around 400 million active buyers and 20 million sellers..
In 2025, Shopee served around 400 million active buyers and 20 million sellers..

Dubai’s safe-haven status is being put to the test by Iranian strikes

A satellite image of Dubai's Jebel Ali Port on March 1, after one of the berths caught fire due to falling debris from an intercepted missile.
A satellite image of Dubai's Jebel Ali Port on March 1, after one of the berths caught fire due to falling debris from an intercepted missile.

Stripe considering acquisition of all or parts of PayPal: Sources

PayPal was an early mover in digital payments but is now struggling with modernising its payment technologies as rivals like Apple and Alphabet seized market share. 
PayPal was an early mover in digital payments but is now struggling with modernising its payment technologies as rivals like Apple and Alphabet seized market share. 

News analysis

AI emerges as cornerstone of Singapore’s new economic playbook

Experts believe AI’s transformational force will lift economic growth to the upper end of the 2 per cent to 3 per cent annual average Singapore has historically achieved.
Experts believe AI’s transformational force will lift economic growth to the upper end of the 2 per cent to 3 per cent annual average Singapore has historically achieved.

Coinbase swings to $842 million loss as crypto market crumbles

The crypto exchange's results arrive as Bitcoin has fallen nearly 50 per cent from October’s high.
The crypto exchange's results arrive as Bitcoin has fallen nearly 50 per cent from October’s high.

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