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What is BFC Bank and why is iFast buying it?

Tan Nai Lun

Tan Nai Lun

Published Fri, Jan 7, 2022 · 09:50 PM

Singapore

WEALTH management platform iFast Corporation on Friday (Jan 7) said it was looking to acquire an 85 per cent stake in BFC Bank.

The total investment amount of £40 million (S$73.4 million) comprises £22.6 million to fund the acquisition, £15 million as a capital injection into BFC Bank and £2.4 million to offset transaction costs.

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