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MAS Green Lights DBS’ Brokerage Arm for Digital Payment Token Services
DBS Vickers (DBSV), the brokerage arm of DBS Bank, announced that it has received formal approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) under the Payment Services Act 2019 to provide digital payment token services as a Major Payment Institution.
Read MoreDBS Set to Hire Tech Talent to Bolster AI, Blockchain Capabilities Through Hack2Hire
DBS plans to hire around 150 of Singapore’s top technology talent through its Hack2Hire hackathon to bolster its AI and blockchain capabilities. Following a year-long hiatus due to Covid-19, DBS Hack2Hire will enable candidates to meet like-minded technologists and participate
Read MoreMAS Set to License DBS’ Brokerage Arm for Digital Payment Token Services
DBS Vickers (DBSV), the brokerage arm of DBS Bank, has received in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) under the Payment Services Act (PSA) to provide digital payment token services. DBSV is one of the first few financial
Read MoreDBS and Temasek Launches US$500 Million Debt Financing Platform for Tech Startups
DBS and Temasek announced that they have entered into an agreement to jointly launch a US$500 million growth stage debt financing platform called EvolutionX Debt Capital. Headquartered in Singapore, EvolutionX will provide non-dilutive financing to growth stage technology-enabled companies across
Read MoreSingapore’s Incumbent Banks: How Are They Stepping Up Their Digital Game?
In December 2020, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced four successful digital bank applications. Out of 14 eligible applicants, the four successful entities – a consortium comprising Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (Singtel) and Grab Holding Inc. (Grab), a consortium of
Read MoreDBS First Bank in the Region to Issue Security Token at S$15 Million
DBS announced that it has priced an SGD 15 million digital bond, marking DDEx’s first Security Token Offering (STO) as part of efforts to broaden the suite of products on the DBS Digital Exchange (DDEx). The DBS Digital Bond, which
Read MoreDBS, SGX, StanChart and Temasek Tackles Climate Action With Global Carbon Exchange
DBS, Singapore Exchange (SGX), Standard Chartered and Temasek joined forces to take climate action through a joint venture Climate Impact X (CIX) which aims to be a global exchange and marketplace for high-quality carbon credits. CIX will offer distinct platforms
Read MoreDBS Launches Asia’s First Bank-Backed Trust Solution for Cryptocurrencies
DBS Private Bank has introduced a trust solution for the asset class via DBS Trustee, the bank’s wholly-owned, licensed trust company, to enable its private banking clients to invest, custodise and manage their digital assets. According to DBS, this offering
Read MoreDBS, J.P. Morgan and Temasek to Develop a Blockchain-Based Interbank Payments Platform
DBS, J.P. Morgan and Temasek announced that they will jointly develop a blockchain-based platform for payments, trade and foreign exchange settlement. The company named Partior aims to use blockchain solutions to enable next generation, programmable value transfer for participating banks
Read MoreDBS Rolls Out AI-Powered Digital Investment Advisory Feature
All DBS/POSB retail customers can now access a new feature on DBS’ AI-powered financial and retirement planning tool NAV Planner, which will provide specific investment recommendations that are tailored to their investment profile. Head of Financial Planning and Personal Investing,
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