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The Race For Singapore’s Digital Banking Licenses

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In late June, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) sent a ripple through the global financial services ecosystem with the announcement of its intention to issue five digital bank licenses to eligible applicants. Only two of the licenses will full digital banking licenses, while the other three will be wholesale banking licenses.

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Singtel, Grab Team Up To Launch Digital Bank In Singapore

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Singtel and Grab are looking to consolidate their powers to create a new digital bank for the people of Singapore, they announced in a press release. Reuben Lai, Senior Managing Director with Grab Financial Group, said the core of their mission has always been to “solve everyday challenges and unlock economic potential” in the region.

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ADVANCE.AI Consortium Seeks Singaporean Digital Banking License

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Yet another business consortium vies for a lucrative, wholesale digital banking license, according to reports. ” The Monetary Authority of Singapore determined last year that it would issue up to five virtual banking licenses to enhance competition and innovation. Winners will be announced in mid-2020.

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UAE Sees First Digital Bank For SMBs

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Emirates banking group Emirates NBD has announced the creation of E20., a digital bank for the region, according to a release by the company. It will have a mobile app and provide different services necessary to carry out banking needs. It also takes about three months, in some cases, to open a bank account. .

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Emirates NBD Launches Digital Bank E20.

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Emirates banking group Emirates NBD has announced the creation of E20., a digital bank for the region, according to a release by the company. It will have a mobile app and provide different services necessary to carry out banking needs. It also takes about three months, in some cases, to open a bank account. .

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20 Banking Realities for 2020

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Well GonzoBankers, the gang is back to work and we are all headed face-first into 2020 – a year with more uncertainty than most about how things will turn out. So, to get your Gonzo executive brains warmed up for a new year, I offer you 20 important banking realities for 2020 to guide your strategic execution efforts: 1.

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Bottomline Doubles Down On Data Intelligence For FY 2020

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million for the quarter, but Bottomline remained confident in growing revenues for FY 2020 thanks to new customer sign-ons that have yet to go live. We had notable customer wins across our banking and business payments platforms as customers continued to choose Bottomline for innovative and highly secure business payments solutions.

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