THE European Central Bank has contacted banks on its watch to quiz them on their exposure to struggling Swiss lender Credit Suisse, two supervisory sources told Reuters.
THE operator of the world’s fifth-largest stablecoin has moved US$1 billion in reserves backing the token to a bank in the Bahamas, as digital-asset firms continue to seek alternative homes for their cash following the collapse of several crypto-friendly lenders in the US.
A NEW social enterprise-focused fund, managed by Singapore venture firm Heritas Capital, has hit its first close of more than US$20 million. DBS is its anchor investor.
A NEW social enterprise-focused fund, managed by Singapore venture firm Heritas Capital, has hit its first close of more than US$20 million. DBS is its anchor investor.
SMALL and loss-making – these are some of the common perceptions about social enterprises. But of the over 3 million social enterprises in Asia, many are in fact profitable and anticipating growth, yet face “severe underfunding”, highlights venture capitalist Chik Wai Chiew.
SILICON Valley is a tough place to be a banker. Startup bosses call with references but no revenue. Loans can seldom be secured against physical assets. Many clients fail.
MALAYSIA’S government on Wednesday (Mar 15) said the country’s banks have limited exposure to Silicon Valley Bank that collapsed last week in the United States, triggering fear of contagion.
ALL outstanding Singapore Interbank Offered Rates (Sibor) retail loans will automatically be converted to reference Singapore Overnight Rate Average (Sora) in June 2024, said the steering committee for Sor & Sibor transition to Sora (SC-STS) on Wednesday (Mar 15).
AUSTRALIA’S slowing economy and rising interest rates are likely to drive higher housing and business loan losses for banks, regulators said, while adding that lenders’ “unquestionably strong” capital requirements mean they can withstand any shock.
US prosecutors were investigating Signature Bank’s work with crypto clients before regulators suddenly seized the lender this past weekend, according to people familiar with the matter.












