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SME banking the 'super-connector' for StanChart's overall growth
'We are relevant to every part of the chain'
October 19, 2023
Banking & finance
UOB named World’s Best Bank for SMEs by Euromoney
UOB is named world's best SME bank in 2021 by Euromoney
October 03, 2021
Feature
Elliot & Co. founder Jeremy Foo on overcoming loss of baby and paying it forward to start-ups and SMEs
The sting of losing a child reinforced Elliot & Co. Jeremy Foo’s desire to support underdog start-ups and SMEs
September 09, 2021
Commodities
Chinese e-commerce group ZALL scales up investments in Singapore
Chinese e-commerce group ZALL is investing more in the Commodities Intelligence Centre - its joint venture with SGX and GeTS
September 23, 2020
Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy
MAS launches new facility to lower cost of loans to SMEs under the ESG Loan Schemes
The facility, which was set up to help make loans to SME borrowers more affordable, will process loans to eligible banks and finance companies at an interest rate of 0.1% per annum for a two-year tenor.
April 20, 2020
Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy
Invoice crowdfunding firm Validus offers SMEs ‘virtual credit card’
(Sept 4): For small and medium-sized enterprises, a single delayed payment from a customer can mean a major dent in cash flows. Invoice crowdfunding start-up Validus Capital thinks it has a good solution to this problem.
September 07, 2017
In print this week
Ageing proprietors of heritage businesses look askance at offer of a digital future
SINGAPORE (June 9): Chen Foon Kee (photo) sits hunched atop a four-inch stool, weaving rattan threads through the wooden skeleton of a chair. As a Chinese soap opera runs in the background, the 70-year-old hammers a nail in to lock the threads in place. I
June 09, 2017
RHB strategy for 2017
Rising interest rates: Boon or bane for Singapore banks?
SINGAPORE (Jan 3): Singapore banks are expected to benefit from the increase in interest rates along with the Fed’s rate hike in December.
January 03, 2017
Maybank offers enhanced mortgage package to SMEs
SINGAPORE (Nov 21): Maybank has launched a new mortgage facility to small and medium enterprises that offers financing for up to 120% of the value of their completed, owner-occupied commercial and industrial property in Singapore.
November 21, 2016
Broker's Calls
UOB’s digital efforts lead the pack but watch out for costs
SINGAPORE (Sept 19): United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) is leading the pack when it comes to digital banking among the three local lenders.
September 19, 2016