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OCBC Opens Ringgit Savings As Malaysians Hold 36% Of Cross-Border Banking

Malaysia Times desk Original: The Rakyat Post↗ 10/28 16:39 X
OCBC Opens Ringgit Savings As Malaysians Hold 36% Of Cross-Border Banking
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OCBC now lets Singapore customers hold up to RM50,000 in ringgit, as Malaysians account for 36% of cross-border banking customers in Singapore. Malaysian banks are also racing to win the country's affluent clients.

From the original report

Malaysia's growing affluent segment accounts for 36% of cross-border banking customers in Singapore, according to a report released on 22 October by Citi Wealth and research firm RFI Global.

Citibank Singapore chief executive Yeo Wenxian, who also heads wealth for Asia South, attributed Singapore’s appeal as a wealth management centre to its stable operating environment and strong connections to global markets.

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The Rakyat Post
Originally published
Oct 28, 2026
Updated here
Oct 29, 2026
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