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Banks break new ground with first interbank OTC crypto options trade

Overview: Goldman Sachs and DBS executed the first-ever over-the-counter cryptocurrency options trade between two banks. The...
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UAE families lead global surge in AI and digital asset adoption

Overview: 71% of UAE families believe in strategic investment in digital assets like cryptocurrencies, NFTs,...
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India’s AI-Fintech boom draws global investment from SC Ventures

Overview: India is becoming a global hub for AI fintech innovation, attracting major investments from...
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Global wealth shake-up: Advisers trapped by lag-time as crypto demand soars

Overview 62% of Singaporean clients are comfortable with AI supported advice, but 30% of advisors...
Financial Services

Can Malaysian corporates future‑proof operations fast enough through digitalisation?

Overview: The path to resilience for Malaysian corporates runs through data, APIs, and stronger liquidity...
Financial Services

How a Singapore gelato SME scales sustainability with DBS support

Overview: Birds of Paradise has used DBS for banking support since its inception to manage...
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Visa unlocks access to credit for 65% of Asians who don’t have it

Overview: Visa is addressing the issue of financial exclusion in Southeast Asia through a new...
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Visa Aims to Make Every Tourist Payment Seamless Across Cambodia

Overview: Vanny Heang, Head of Products and Solutions at Visa Cambodia, discusses Visa's initiative to...
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Visa combats fraud with newly-added AI capabilities

Visa Leverages AI to Reduce False Positives and Fight Scams Across Southeast Asia Overview: Visa is...
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DBS launches on-the-ground private banking service to overcome lack of access to offshore products

Overview: DBS is transforming private banking in Thailand by addressing three structural challenges: limited access...
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DBS clears the fog for GCC clients unsure how to navigate Asia

Overview: DBS bank is actively expanding its private banking operations in the gulf cooperation council...
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Asia Pacific Sees Surge in Digital Remittances as Visa Report Highlights Key Trends

Remittances in Asia-Pacific are undergoing a major transformation as digital transfers outpace traditional cash-based...
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Banks break new ground with first interbank OTC crypto options trade

Overview: Goldman Sachs and DBS executed the first-ever over-the-counter cryptocurrency options trade between two banks. The...
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Cruise tourism surge tests Singapore’s port capacity

Overview: Cruise passenger throughput in Singapore has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, hitting 1.85 million last...
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UAE families lead global surge in AI and digital asset adoption

Overview: 71% of UAE families believe in strategic investment in digital assets like cryptocurrencies, NFTs,...
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India’s AI-Fintech boom draws global investment from SC Ventures

Overview: India is becoming a global hub for AI fintech innovation, attracting major investments from...

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Financial Services

Banks break new ground with first interbank OTC crypto options trade

Overview: Goldman Sachs and DBS executed the first-ever over-the-counter cryptocurrency options trade between two banks. The transaction involved cash-settled Bitcoin and Ether options to manage crypto exposure risks. This milestone signals growing institutional adoption and risk management practices in digital assets. DBS reported over $1 billion in crypto...
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Cruise tourism surge tests Singapore’s port capacity

Overview: Cruise passenger throughput in Singapore has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, hitting 1.85 million last year and driving strong demand for marine and port services. Local firms like ICF Group report nearly 30% growth in refurbishment projects, leveraging digital tools and prefabrication to speed up ship...

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