Singapore digital bank licences draw 21 applications


Monetary Authority Singapore

Singapore: Singapore has received “strong interest” in its effort to open up the banking industry to fresh competition after 21 groups made bids for digital licences, the financial regulator said.

A “diverse group” lodged applications, including e-commerce, technology and telecommunications companies, the Monetary Authority of Singapore said in a statement, without identifying the parties.

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