The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) is looking for an anti-scam mascot to serve as a visual rallying call to bank customers to “stop and check before clicking”. It launched its anti-scam mascot design competition on April 16, offering $10,000 for the top entry, and $3,000 and $2,000 for the second- and third-placed designs, respectively.

But how will a mascot help in the fight against scams? 

Ong-Ang Ai Boon, Director, The Association of Banks in Singapore tells us more. 

The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) is looking for an anti-scam mascot to serve as a visual rallying call to bank customers to “stop and check before clicking”. It launched its anti-scam mascot design competition on April 16, offering $10,000 for the top entry, and $3,000 and $2,000 for the second- and third-placed designs, respectively.
But how will a mascot help in the fight against scams? 
Ong-Ang Ai Boon, Director, The Association of Banks in Singapore tells us more.

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From politics to pop culture, we've got it all. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of business, lifestyle, culture, travel, and sports.

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A recap of the biggest news stories so you do not miss a thing, even while you were busy working.

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Weekly Wrap Up: ABS looking for anti-scam mascot for banks, but how relevant is a mascot in this day and age?

In this full circle conversation, Elliott Danker walks down memory lane with his former on-air partner Ryan Huang. Elliott shares his sweetest memories being on MONEY FM 89.3 and shares his story pivoting out of the media industry. 

In this full circle conversation, Elliott Danker walks down memory lane with his former on-air partner Ryan Huang. Elliott shares his sweetest memories being on MONEY FM 89.3 and shares his story pivoting out of the media industry.

Culture Club: Elliott Danker says goodbye, goes off air

Just recently, 127 personal learning devices were hacked due to a compromised Device Management Application. And during this incident, the names and email addresses of parents and school staff from 5 primary and 122 secondary schools, whose students use iPad or Chromebook as their Personal Learning Device (PLD), were accessed.

Why is Singapore a common target for cyber criminals? And is there any way we can create a safer mobile app environment? 

Jan Sysmans, Mobile App Evangelist, Appdome shares more. 

Just recently, 127 personal learning devices were hacked due to a compromised Device Management Application. And during this incident, the names and email addresses of parents and school staff from 5 primary and 122 secondary schools, whose students use iPad or Chromebook as their Personal Learning Device (PLD), were accessed.
Why is Singapore a common target for cyber criminals? And is there any way we can create a safer mobile app environment? 
Jan Sysmans, Mobile App Evangelist, Appdome shares more.

Why It Matters: Creating a safer mobile app environment

From US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meeting his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing to the mystery over China’s economy. 

 Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs gives us an analysis of those headlines and more. 

From US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meeting his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing to the mystery over China’s economy. 
 Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapore Institute of International Affairs gives us an analysis of those headlines and more.

Weekly Wrap Up: ABS looking for anti-scam mascot for banks, but how relevant is a mascot in this day and age?

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