ASEAN FinTechs secure larger deals amid decade-low funding: FinTech in ASEAN 2025 report
Singapore retains top position as the region's FinTech hub while mature players dominate mega deals SINGAPORE, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ASEAN's Financial Technology (FinTech) sector has entered a leaner phase in 2025, recording its lowest funding amount since 2016 and fewest deals in the pa...
UOB pioneers cross-border card rewards redemption for Singapore customers, strengthening Malaysia-Singapore Consumer Connectivity
New capability leverages the Bank's leading regional presence and adds to existing card benefits for UOB customers across ASEAN SINGAPORE, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB is the first Singapore financial institution to launch a pioneering credit card capability today, enablingSingapore custom...
UOB launches first regional Consumer Sentiment Index, revealing ASEAN consumers' confidence in the economy and personal finances
The study also found that youths in ASEAN fall behind in financial readiness, withSingapore's Gen Zs most at risk SINGAPORE, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In the sixth edition of the ASEAN Consumer Sentiment Study (ACSS)[1], the region's leading consumer confidence barometer, UOB launched ASEAN'...
Asian markets accept that free trade with the US is a thing of the past, says UOBAM
SINGAPORE, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Asian markets have continued to
demonstrate resilience, even in the face of US tariffs. In a Special Report
UOB partners The MICHELIN Guide Hotels in launch of its first-ever global MICHELIN Key selection
The partnership will unlock exclusive privileges for UOB customers at outstanding properties worldwide that are featured in the MICHELIN Guide SINGAPORE, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB is proud to announce that it is the Global Principal Partner of The MICHELIN Guide Hotels, the first time a ...
UOB partners The MICHELIN Guide Hotels in launch of its first-ever global MICHELIN Key selection
The partnership will unlock exclusive privileges for UOB customers at outstanding properties worldwide that are featured in the MICHELIN Guide SINGAPORE, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB is proud to announce that it is the Global Principal Partner of The MICHELIN Guide Hotels, the first time a ...
UOB and Accenture collaborate to transform customer experience using advanced technologies including GenAI
Bank employees will be equipped to use new technologies leveraging Accenture's training and development programmes SINGAPORE, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB and Accenture (NYSE:ACN) today announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the Bank's application a...
UOB prices US$2 billion in US dollar-denominated multi-tranche bond
SINGAPORE, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB has priced US$2 billion in a US dollar-denominated multi-tranche bond. This comprises three-year Fixed-Rate Note (FXD), three-year Floating-Rate Note (FRN) and five-year FRN tranches with pricing set at Treasuries plus 40 basis points, SOFR plus 58 ba...
UOB teams up with Disney Cruise Line to deliver magical travel experiences for ASEAN consumers
UOB becomes the first bank in ASEAN[1] to offer special benefits to its cardholders when booking the all-new Disney Adventure cruise vacations via leading travel platforms SINGAPORE, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB today announced an exciting strategic collaboration with Disney Cruise Line as ...
Singapore artwork paying homage to days past wins 2024 UOB Southeast Asian Painting of the Year Award
First ever competition-based UOB Artist Alumni Network will provide more support and opportunities to catalyse the growth of artists and elevate them to the regional scene SINGAPORE, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Singaporean artist Mr Yong Wee Loon's artwork"A Sip Through Time", which taps into ...
ASEAN FinTech funding grew more than 10-fold in past decade, GenAI and Quantum Computing to power new era: FinTech in ASEAN 2024 report
Optimism in ASEAN's FinTech scene as Singapore and Thailand draw top funding this year. SINGAPORE, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Funding for Financial Technology (FinTech) in ASEAN has surged more than 10 times since 2015[1], growing at an exponential rate compared to global FinTech funding. This...
UOB FinLab unveils 15 GreenTech pilots with funding of more than $100,000 to tackle sustainability challenges in ASEAN
SINGAPORE, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB FinLab, the Bank's innovation accelerator, awards a total of more than$100,000 to selected Green Technology (GreenTech) firms to pilot 15 sustainability solutions with UOB and its corporate partners across ASEAN. The pilot solutions and partnerships wer...
UOB issues 3-year Panda bond worth RMB 5 billion, largest among foreign financial issuers for this tenor
SINGAPORE, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB has successfully priced an RMB 5.0 billion three-year bond at 2.3 per cent, marking the Bank's first Panda bond since 2019. The offering garnered strong demand with a subscription ratio of 1.73 times from both onshore and offshore investors. The bon...
UOB announces collaborations with Institutes of Higher Learning and industry partners at Better U to drive job transformation
The Bank launches Better U Pivot programme for career transitions; Centre of Excellence to grow AI and Data Analytics talent SINGAPORE, Oct. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB is partnering with Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and industry partners to launch an industry-first comprehensive struc...
UOB makes strong return to GBP covered bond market with GBP750m 3-year issuance
SINGAPORE, Sept. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB has priced GBP750 million in three-year covered bond due 2027. The covered bond was priced on Thursday (5 Sep) at the Sterling Overnight Index Average (SONIA) Rate plus 53 basis points. This is the largest orderbook for UOB in GBP covered bonds. UOB...
UOB Study: Singapore consumers upbeat about economy and personal finances, but youths are unprepared financially
Singapore consumers are also more optimistic about local economy and personal finances compared to regional peers. SINGAPORE, Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore consumers are optimistic about their local economy and personal finances, but nagging inflation and gaps in financial preparedness...
UOB prices A$1 billion in bonds, the largest-ever conventional single-tranche issuance by a Singapore issuer in Australia
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Singapore bank UOB and South Korea's Woori Card announce pioneering reciprocal card partnership
UOB reinforces leadership position in travel and entertainment through strengthening its partnership ecosystem to offer exclusive privileges to its ASEAN customers SINGAPORE, July 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore bank UOB and leading South Korean card companyWoori Card, a subsidiary of Woori F...
Regional businesses eyeing ASEAN in overseas expansion plans: UOB Study
Around less than half of businesses have implemented sustainability practices SINGAPORE, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite the ongoing economic uncertainties, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises in the Southeast Asian andGreater China regions are eager to venture...
UOB data reveals women are powering spending with their rising affluence over last five years
The Bank continues to meet women's evolving needs and lifestyles with pioneering UOB Lady's Card and Lady's Savings Account SINGAPORE, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In line with International Women's Day and to celebrate 35 years ofSoutheast Asia's longest-running women-centric card, the UOB Lady...
