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Grab, Singtel join Singapore’s digital bank battle next week

Charles Wong, chief executive officer of GXS Bank Pte, speaks during a news conference at its headquarters in Singapore on Wednesday. (Bloomberg photo)

Grab Holdings Ltd and Singapore Telecommunications Ltd plan to roll out a banking app next week, joining tech giants like Jack Ma’s Ant Group Co in taking advantage of the country’s fintech liberalisation.

Called GXS, the bank will start by offering a savings account from Sept 5 and envisions expanding into credit products over time. It will begin by targeting younger users and the gig economy workers that underpin Grab’s car-hailing and meal delivery services, according to a statement.

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