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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...

2024-03-08 00:00 3461

UOB and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) renew MOU to facilitate regional trade & investment

MOU aims to enhance enterprises' supply chain resilience along China-ASEAN investment and trade corridors SINGAPORE, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) today signed an enhanced Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to boost foreig...

2024-01-31 22:10 3456

Thai artist's striking depiction of man's ecological footprint using microplastics wins 2023 UOB Southeast Asian Painting of the Year award

2023 competition drew record number of entries across the region. Artworks portraying global social commentaries win top awards in 42nd UOB POY (Singapore ) competition. SINGAPORE, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thai artist Ms Pratchaya Charernsook's artwork "Chumphon Estuary", which poignantly dep...

2023-11-08 20:00 3819

UOB makes steady progress on net zero commitment

SINGAPORE, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB today released its first net zero progress report on its commitment to reach net zero by 2050, as it makes positive headway in meeting the targets set for its focus sectors. UOB's net zero commitment includes specific reduction targets for five sector...

2023-10-31 10:32 3012

UOB launches more support initiatives across all career stages at annual Better U festival, including industry-first programme for work and study targeting Polytechnic and Institute of Technical Education students

SINGAPORE, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB will progressively roll out more comprehensive support for employees across all career stages. Announced at the Bank's annual employee festival – Better U today, graced by the Minister for Education, MrChan Chun Sing, the programmes cover start-of-caree...

2023-10-05 09:30 9335

UOB sets up Sustainability Advisory Panel with appointment of sustainability and industry experts

SINGAPORE, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB has set up a Sustainability Advisory Panel comprising sustainability and industry experts to independently advise the Bank's Board and Management on its sustainability strategy, targets and initiatives. The Panel will also assist the Board and Managemen...

2023-10-04 12:06 5575

Concerns over economic downturn persist in ASEAN amid inflationary environment while digital banking and payment channels usage showed encouraging trajectory based on latest UOB Consumer Sentiment Study

SINGAPORE, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB's flagship ASEAN Consumer Sentiment Study (ACSS) 2023 has found that rising inflation and increased expenses fuelled fears of an economic downturn in ASEAN, while adoption and usage of digital banking and payment channels saw ebullient growth. Over ...

2023-08-21 17:26 3205

UOB launches first Wellness Festival highlighting importance of financial wellness to customers' holistic well-being

SINGAPORE, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB on Tuesday launched its inaugural Wellness Festival at the UOB Plaza atrium, with booths, workshops and stage activities showcasing the Bank's myriad array of wellness propositions promoting holistic well-being that it offers to customers. The UOB W...

2023-06-27 10:00 3411

UOB and Keppel join forces to provide solutions supporting businesses in their sustainability and digitalisation journeys

SINGAPORE, May 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB and Keppel today announced the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop and provide businesses across the region with a comprehensive suite of sustainability and digitalisation solutions that will support their journey towards d...

2023-05-29 13:12 3747

UOB's acquisition of Citigroup's consumer banking businesses in ASEAN leads the way to more credit card partnerships featuring renowned regional and global brands

SINGAPORE, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB's acquisition of Citigroup's consumer banking businesses in four key ASEAN markets has significantly boosted its retail banking business, and paved the way for its enlarged base of customers in the region to enjoy even more perks and privileges suited t...

2023-05-11 10:00 3911

Four in five regional businesses want to expand overseas but face challenges: UOB Study

6 in 10 businesses have had their supply chains affected SINGAPORE, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the economy recovering from a global pandemic, more small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises in the ASEAN andGreater China regions are looking to expand internationally in...

2023-05-09 17:45 3067

UOB to build new global technology and innovation centre in Punggol Digital District

* UOB is the first local bank and largest commercial investor in Singapore's first smart digital district. * New products and capabilities will be ideated and developed in this new global design and developmental hub todrive the future of banking in ASEAN. SINGAPORE, April 18, 2026 /PRNewswir...

2023-04-18 21:57 3069

Inaugural Sustainability Impact Awards to recognise exemplary leadership in sustainability

SINGAPORE, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To recognise the sustainability efforts of individuals and businesses inSingapore, and to encourage such business practices, UOB and The Business Times (BT) have come together to launch the inaugural Sustainability Impact Awards. The launch ceremony and the...

2023-02-01 16:28 2300

UOB and SP Group partner to offset 100% or more of household electricity carbon emissions for UOB EVOL cardholders

Cardholders can now achieve their sustainability goals seamlessly and conveniently when they charge their utilities bills to their card SINGAPORE, Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB EVOL cardholders will now be able to offset 100 per cent or more of their household electricity carbon footprint fo...

2022-11-23 12:53 5259

Singapore's first Sustainability Impact Awards to recognise green and social champions

SINGAPORE, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB and The Business Times have tied up to launch the Sustainability Impact Awards to recognise individuals and corporates inSingapore that demonstrate leadership in sustainability. The Business Times will partner UOB to organise this inaugural award, wi...

2022-11-22 15:14 2965

TMRW by UOB wins both Best Digital Bank for Southeast Asia and for Millennials at the Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards

SINGAPORE, Nov. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TMRW by UOB has been named the Best Digital Bank forSoutheast Asia for the second consecutive year at the Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards 2021 byThe Digital Banker. The award recognises TMRW for its industry-leading digital capabilities to create a...

2021-11-25 16:31 3690

UOB to invest $500m to ramp up digital capabilities across ASEAN as it aims to more than double its digital retail customers by 2026

SINGAPORE, Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB today announced that it will invest up to$500 million in digital innovation initiatives as it seeks to double the retail customers it serves digitally to more than seven million customers across ASEAN by 2026. As part of its investment, UOB will bring...

2021-09-29 11:44 11113

UOB ramps up digital innovation to grow its wealth management franchise across ASEAN

SINGAPORE, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB is expanding its range of digital wealth management solutions as it sets out to serve more of ASEAN's growing population of underserved increasingly affluent consumers. As many of them think investing is difficult and requires significant sums or do no...

2021-06-24 18:29 25034

TMRW by UOB Continues to Blaze Trails in Digital Banking with Recognition by International Finance as Best Digital Bank in Indonesia and Thailand

SINGAPORE, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TMRW by UOB was awarded the best digital bank in bothIndonesia and Thailand at the International Finance Awards 2021, adding to the digital bank's growing list of 33 accolades in the past two years. The awards were organised byInternational Finance, an int...

2021-06-16 16:38 22877

UOB grants its first two green trade finance facilities under industry framework to help clients broaden sustainability initiatives and strengthen supply chain resilience

SINGAPORE, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB today announced that it has extended its first green trade finance facilities under the Green Finance Industry Taskforce's Green and Sustainable Trade Finance and Working Capital Framework. The facilities will help two of the Bank's clients inSingapore'...

2021-05-19 12:30 14450
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