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Several banks are exploring token transfers between systems and tackling interoperability concerns, including through Project Ensemble which is entering a new phase in 2026.

A major Singapore riverfront property is set for a dramatic makeover following a significant investment by Aravest and Wee Hur.

The opening panel at the 12th CTWeek Singapore drew a landscape faced by Asian treasurers in an uncertain, volatile world.

The international audit, accounting and consulting business has made several leadership changes in the Lion City, including a hire from KPMG.

The Singaporean Citi veteran has over three decades of experience at the US bank and replaces Tibor Pandi.

Sridhar Srinivasan, a former Accenture managing director, financial services, has joined the Japanese bank in Singapore.

Alvaro Huete moves from Paris to Singapore at the French bank; he will oversee Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam.

The record green loan for the data centre, to be built in Singapore, has been supported by a consortium of banks. Crédit Agricole CIB, DBS and ING were the global coordinators and sustainability structuring agents; the loan has an option to convert into a SLL.

The proceeds raised by the Singapore firm will be used to refinance existing debts and for general corporate purposes; Starhill has commercial properties across Apac and raised a S$600m SLL in March.

The global firm has added account issuance, domestic money transfers and e-money issuance to its Major Payment Institution licence.

Joy Kwek joins from Morgan Stanley and is tasked with increasing the synergy between SMBC and SMBC Nikko, and strengthening their capital markets and structured solutions offering.

DBS and UOB are providing a $411m loan for a joint project from Singapore data centre developer DayOne and the Indonesia Investment Authority; the aim is to supply 5% of Indonesia’s projected data centre capacity by 2029.