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Follow on Google News | Trends and challenges in the Singaporean banking sectorBy: exito Factors such as a sound economic and political environment, conducive legal and tax policies, reputation for integrity, and strict enforcement against crime and money laundering, have contributed to Singapore's status as an International Finance Centre – the third largest in Asia, after Japan and Hong Kong. Consequently, banks in Singapore have been grappling with a myriad of challenges in a bid to maintain their competitive edge and cater to the diverse needs of their clientele. This dynamic environment presents both opportunities and challenges for local institutions as they seek to remain competitive and maintain their foothold among international players. Amid an uncertain outlook, Singapore banks are likely to go slow on acquisitions after striking multiple deals in the past few years. The banks' executives have said they plan to focus on integrating their recent purchases instead of doing big deals. Unforeseen geopolitical shifts and changing competitive landscapes have presented the Singaporean banking sector with immense opportunities to develop. According to a recent survey, entities are likely to be interested in investing in AI for both medium and long term End
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