Branching out: Digital brokerages in Singapore expanding offline, legacy firms hitting heartland

The Straits Times · Chor Khieng Yuit · 2026-11-06 08:30 UTC

Why some Singapore financial services firms are expanding physical branches to build trust and reach more clients. Read more at straitstimes.com.

- Some fintech brokerages are opening branches to build trust and offer face-to-face advice, even as digital trading grows.

- Phillip Securities operates eight Investor Centres and three “lite” branches, offering walk-in services, seminars and community spaces designed to support financial education.

- uSMART has opened two outlets and plans two more by end-2026, while Webull stays digital-first and engages with clients through investor education sessions and community events.

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