Remittances

HOCK LOCK SIEW

A ‘shadow bank’ hiding in Singapore’s Little India casts light on financial services gap

2026-07-22T23:00:00.000Z
OCBC's move to expand its payments capabilities comes as money flows between China and Singapore continue to grow.

OCBC to make cross-border payments available to over 50 digital wallets by 2026

2024-11-07T08:08:23.000Z
Many providers advertise their transfers as “free” or having “low fees”, when in reality, the true cost is hidden within the exchange rate.
THE BOTTOM LINE

How policy and partnerships can make remittances affordable

2024-10-07T21:30:00.000Z
Alipay caters to more than a billion consumers in China.

Mastercard expands remittances reach in new pact with Alipay

2024-03-20T03:34:52.000Z
Samlit Moneychanger remains a licensee under the Payment Services Act until Feb 29.

Local remittance firm surrenders licence, to shut down amid investigations for suspected fraud

2024-02-23T06:26:44.000Z
MAS and SPF say the temporary suspension is needed for the “immediate protection of consumers”.
BT EXPLAINS

Why is MAS suspending third-party channels for remittances to China?

2023-12-19T10:03:01.000Z