Report by CYS Global Remit Counterparty Sales & Alliance Unit USD/SGD 1.2800 – 1.2850 Inflation Supports the Dollar, but the Rally Faces a Reality Check Stronger US inflation has reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain restrictive monetary policy, supporting the US dollar through interest-rate differentials. However, after an extended rally, the question is whether the market has sufficient reason to push the greenback higher or whether much of the hawk

A Report by CYS Global Remit Digital Media Marketing Team As banks and card networks experiment with tokenised settlement, businesses that pay overseas suppliers need a clear view of what stablecoins can and cannot do. Hardly a week goes by without another bank or payment network announcing a stablecoin pilot. Tokenised dollars are being tested as a settlement layer for cross-border transactions, and much of the commentary casts them as a quicker, cheaper alternative to the c

A Report by CYS Global Remit Legal & Compliance Office Part 4 — Building Resilient AML Monitoring in a Hybrid Environment Introduction Resilience is central to any effective AML system. Hybrid environments bring new points of friction: multiple data flows, varied systems and the risk of vendor outages. Compliance teams therefore need to harden their AML monitoring framework in advance, so that monitoring continues even when part of the infrastructure falters. 1. Eliminating

A Report by CYS Global Remit FinTech Development Unit A 12-hour delay before you can add a new payee. A 24-hour freeze on large transfers. These are not glitches — they are deliberate, regulator-mandated friction designed to stop scams before they succeed. From Instant to Intentional For years, digital banking has been defined by speed — instant transfers, instant payee additions, instant everything. In late 2025 and through 2026, Singapore's major banks quietly reversed that

A Report by CYS Global Remit Human Resource Management Unit From Managing Work to Leading People Being a manager is about more than assigning tasks and monitoring deadlines. Managers influence how employees experience their workplace. They shape communication, provide direction, resolve challenges, and help employees understand how their work contributes to wider organisational goals. As workplaces become more complex, effective people leadership is becoming increasingly impo

Report by CYS Global Remit Counterparty Sales & Alliance Unit USD/SGD 1.2775 – 1.2825 US Dollar Outlook The US dollar enters the new trading week with market direction likely to be shaped by incoming US economic data and Federal Reserve commentary. Investors will be assessing the latest inflation and labour-market indicators for clues on the future path of interest rates, with any deviation from market expectations potentially triggering renewed volatility across major curren

A Report by CYS Global Remit Office Facilities Management Unit A quick look at one of Singapore’s most-loved noodle dishes. History Mee Siam, meaning “Siamese noodles”, is a popular Peranakan and Malay-influenced dish. Over time, Singapore developed its own unique version with a distinctive sweet, sour and spicy taste. It is a good example of how a dish can travel, adapt and become a local favourite. Key Ingredients Every plate of Mee Siam comes together with a handful of sim

A Report by CYS Global Remit Customer Success Management Team In international business, money does not move in just one direction. Companies need to pay overseas suppliers for goods and services, but they also need to receive payments from foreign customers, repatriate overseas earnings and convert foreign currencies into funds they can use locally. Managing these transactions efficiently is an important part of running a business. At CYS Global Remit, we understand that bus

A Report by CYS Global Remit Network Admin Support Team A major iOS update brings new features, security patches, and inevitably, some anxiety about what might break. Here's how to update smartly! Why Software Updates Matter More Than You Think Every major iOS release bundles two very different things together: exciting new features, and quiet, essential security patches. It's tempting to think of software updates as optional extras, but security researchers routinely find an