Singapore Gulf Bank launches Corporate Banking Services

By Gloria Methri

Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB), the digital bank backed by Mumtalakat, has announced the launch of its corporate banking services.

Operating under full regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Bahrain, SGB will offer comprehensive digital banking services to corporate customers in the digital economy to manage their traditional financial and digital assets on a single platform. Global clients can be onboard through SGB’s remote digital onboarding solutions. By the end of the year, SGB will extend its digital banking services to individual clients.

In addition to regular corporate banking services, the Singapore Gulf Bank will provide a real-time settlement network, digital asset custody and intuitive trading solutions, all underpinned by robust AML/KYC measures. This enables businesses to manage their finances flexibly—whether they are traditional or digital assets—facilitating their participation in the digital economy.

Edmund Lee, Founding Chairman of the Board of SGB, said, “We are building the foundation for a new era of global finance where traditional and digital worlds converge to enable businesses to operate anytime and anywhere.”

H.E. Noor bint Ali AlKhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, Chief Executive of Bahrain Economic Development Board, said, “The launch of Singapore Gulf Bank marks a pivotal moment in deepening financial connectivity between MENA and Asian markets through Bahrain. As the digital economy continues to grow, our kingdom will serve as a gateway connecting Asian enterprises with opportunities across traditional and digital financial markets. SGB is a testament to Bahrain’s pro-innovation environment and our ability to attract and anchor ambitious global enterprises.”

H.E. Khalid Humaidan, Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain, said, “SGB’s launch demonstrates Bahrain’s commitment to fostering innovation in financial services while upholding the highest regulatory standards. With SGB, Bahrain will serve as a crucial nexus that connects businesses around the world and bridges traditional and digital financial services.”

Singapore Gulf Bank is a new era of banking where everyone can easily access and manage digital assets alongside traditional assets within one integrated network. Underpinned by its compliance-first approach, SGB will serve as a vital link between mainstream financial services and the rapidly advancing digital asset economy, empowering the next billion users with access to the future of finance.