by chung chinyi | Jul 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
With AI taking over more jobs and the economy moving at a snail’s pace, many people are feeling the pinch. Some find it hard to pay the bills or save up for emergencies. If you’re facing these challenges, you’re not alone. But there are ways to make things a little...
by chung chinyi | Jul 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
The completion of Netcompany Group A/S’s DKK 1 billion acquisition of SDC A/S on July 1, 2025, represents one of the most significant IT sector transactions in the Nordic region, with far-reaching implications for global financial technology expansion, including...
by chung chinyi | Jul 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Automated savings for travel funds represents a particularly compelling strategy in Singapore due to the nation’s high savings propensity, advanced digital banking infrastructure, and strong travel culture. This analysis examines how Singapore residents can...
by chung chinyi | Jul 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
The concept of “adulting classes” represents a critical bridge between formal education and practical life skills, particularly in financial literacy. In Singapore’s unique socio-economic context, these programs take on added significance given the...
by chung chinyi | Jul 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
ABC Brickworks Food Centre always feels like a treasure hunt. On my latest visit, I found something new — San Xiang Bak Chor Mee. The stall wasn’t here the last time, and its warm lights drew me in at once. Craving something bold and different? The Daily Noodle...
by chung chinyi | Jul 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Central Banks’ Evolution Toward “Uncertainty-Aware” Monetary Policy The ECB’s shift toward acknowledging “high baseline uncertainty globally” represents a fundamental transformation in central banking philosophy, moving from the...
by chung chinyi | Jun 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
The global financial system is undergoing its most significant transformation since the post-World War II Bretton Woods era. After four decades of financial liberalization and globalization, major economies are pivoting toward “financial repression”...
by chung chinyi | Jun 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
The launch of Alltius Voice AI agents represents a paradigm shift in AI-powered customer service for financial institutions, moving from passive information providers to active transaction processors. This development has profound implications for Singapore’s...
by chung chinyi | Jun 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
South African fintech firm Lesaka Technologies has announced a significant move in the local financial sector. The company has agreed to acquire Bank Zero, a rapidly growing digital bank, for R1.09 billion (approximately $61.4 million). This deal marks one of the most...
by chung chinyi | Jun 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Asian Development Bank has been working “very hard” to address concerns raised by the United States about its lending practices with China, the bank’s president revealed in an interview with AFP. One of the significant steps taken by the bank...
