Singtel's digital bank bid is also a push for reinvention
Grab-Singtel entity's plans include lending, insurance, wealth management
Singapore
SINGTEL sees its digital bank bid as a timely push for reinvention by the heavyweight telco in Singapore and the region.
That comes as it and Grab are clear on the gravity weighing on their digital banking venture, said Arthur Lang, chief executive officer of Singtel's international business.
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