Grab confirms application for Singapore banking license to tap SMEs and 'gig' workers

Super app plans to become 'largest fintech ecosystem in Southeast Asia'

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Grab has diversified its businesses from ride-hailing to food delivery to financial services to be more profitable. © Reuters

KENTARO IWAMOTO, Nikkei staff writer

SINGAPORE -- SoftBank Group-backed unicorn Grab will submit an application for a digital banking license in Singapore, the company has confirmed, as it sees the financial businesses as a driver for future growth.

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