Emirates NBD Singapore and BondbloX collaborate to enhance proposition for bond investors

2 Min | 14 November 2025

Partnership to be formalised at the upcoming Singapore FinTech Festival, supporting growing UAE-Singapore financial linkages

Singapore, 14 November 2025: Emirates NBD Singapore, the Singapore branch of Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region and BondbloX, a leading Singapore FinTech firm and the world’s first fractional bond exchange, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the BondbloX’s value proposition as they grow their international base of clients. Emirates NBD Singapore will partner with BondbloX to open the corridor for lombard lending solutions and offer a wider range of asset classes to to BondbloX’s clients. The partnership enables international bond investors on BondbloX’s platform to access liquidity without selling their investments, supporting more efficient portfolio management.

Through this collaboration, BondbloX clients will be able to access Lombard lending – a type of credit secured by liquid assets that allows investors to draw funds while retaining their holdings – from Emirates NBD Singapore. Given that BondbloX operates as a bonds exchange platform, this partnership fills an important gap by giving its clients access to financing that was previously unavailable while keeping transaction fees low for investors.

For Emirates NBD Singapore, in turn, this provides an opportunity to widen its client base and lending book. The initiative also builds on Emirates NBD’s existing referral model, under which clients from the UAE and international jurisdictions are introduced to the Singapore branch, to leverage Wealth Management capabilities.

Vanessa Leung, CEO of Emirates NBD Singapore, said: “Our collaboration with BondbloX is a great example of B2B partnerships that have the potential to create win-win situations. It enables clients to avail of credit facilities, enables BondbloX to plug a gap in its value proposition and helps us expand our reach. By offering Lombard lending to BondbloX clients, we are not only enhancing their investment capabilities but also growing our presence in key markets, particularly by serving the Middle Eastern client base. This partnership reinforces Singapore’s role as a crucial financial hub and highlights the increasing synergy between the UAE and Singapore.”

Both the UAE and Singapore have established themselves as key destinations for multinational corporations, high-net-worth individuals and investment firms seeking new opportunities. They act as vital conduits to regions experiencing accelerated growth, driven by shifts in global trade and capital flows, solidifying their positions as central players in international commerce.

Dr. Rahul Banerjee, CEO of BondbloX, added: "BondbloX Bond Exchange, regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, is dedicated to democratising access to bond markets. This collaboration with Emirates NBD Singapore allows us to further enhance our offering by providing our clients with much-needed leverage facilities, thereby making fractional bond investing even more attractive and flexible. It is a significant step forward in our mission to create a more inclusive and efficient bond market.”

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