Managed to open both Maybank iSAVvy and CIMB FastSaver-i thanks to the info here.

Here's my journey if it helps anyone in the future:

Maybank:
1. Downloaded and filled in iSAVvy application form from maybank sg site
2. Submitted form, IC and utility bill to Maybank SS15 Subang Jaya branch on Raya eve (14 June 2018)
*was told utility bill not required if IC and mailing address in form is same, but no harm including it
*did not attach bank draft for initial amount of SGD500
3. Waited around 3 weeks and heard nothing yet, dropped an email to CallCentre@maybank.com.sg (3 July 2018)
*before that unable to contact Maybank SS15 Subang Jaya as lines were always busy/gave up waiting on hold for person in charge of savings account
4. Got misscall from Maybank SG, and later an email informing me that relevant department has been notified regarding my application status check (5 July 2018)
5. Got a call from Maybank SS15 Subang Jaya, turns out the forms are still in Malaysia and will be couriered via DHL to Singapore the same day (10 July 2018)
6. Got an SMS from Maybank SG regarding OTP registration with my mobile number (16 July 2018)
7. Got a welcome call from Maybank SG regarding account activation and to lookout for pins, security token and debit card in the mailbox (17 July 2018)
8. Got my pins, security token and debit card in 2 separate batches over the week and following week (20 - 26 July 2018)
9. Transferred to cover Maybank and CIMB's initial opening amount via Instarem - RM10 off with welcome promo code (~5:30pm 30 July 2018)
10. Money appeared in Maybank SG account as inward FAST transfer, amount as shown during Instarem transfer confirmation - no inward fee like TT (~3:45pm 31 July 2018)

CIMB:
1. Applied using online form for CIMB FastSaver-i
2. Submitted form with uploaded IC (front + back) image and utility bill PDF
3. Got account number at the end of application and welcome email
4. Transferred via FAST the initial amount from Maybank SG (31 July 2018)
5. Got a call from CIMB SG, apparently my IC uploads weren't captured - had to attach and reply on top of welcome email (1 Aug 2018)
6. Got email acknowledging my attachments and SMS later in the day informing me that account has been activated (2 Aug 2018)
Update: After activation, you should expect to get code for cimbclicks First Time Login via SMS (together with welcome SMS), and security token via mail 1-2 weeks later

Also did MoneyMatch and Instarem registration:
1. MoneyMatch - online KYC
2. Instarem - 2 min KYC at my office area in Bangsar

This post has been edited by roarus: Oct 7 2018, 10:45 PM

For those with CIMB FastSaver, after receiving SMS regarding account activation - how long does it take for you to get the activation code to setup First Time Login for cimbclicks.com.sg? Is it via snail mail?

Got my account activation SMS 2nd Aug 2018 and only got the password to open PDF copy of my the application form and security token so far

This post has been edited by roarus: Aug 28 2018, 10:11 PM

Additional info:
I did my initial funding of maybank isavvy using instarem back in July this year (2018)

Looks like the shortest and most convenient way to open account in SG at the moment. +1 for the report on successful funding via Instarem too

My understanding of IB commission (belum buka account still playing with paper trading to learn their system), under USD100k is:
More than USD2000 cash balance
- USD10 minimum commission
- Trades (buy/sell) counted towards the minimum commission
- FX conversion counted towards the minimum commission
- Live market data subscription NOT counter towards minimum commission

Less than USD2000 cash balance
- USD20 minimum commission
- Live market data subscription automatically cancelled

Withdrawals
- 1 zero fee wire withdrawal per month

Custodian
- No custodian fee/periodic % of AUM fee

Yes it is, walk this way: https://info.maybank2u.com.sg/personal/depo...gs-account.aspx

Download and print this form, then submit to a Maybank branch: Singapore Dollar iSAVvy Savings Account Application Form for Maybank Malaysia customers

AFAIK, linking to CIMB Clicks Malaysia allows you to see the balance only. To perform transfers you'll need to use CIMB Clicks Singapore.

After opening a FastSaver account you will get a couple of SMS (welcome, first time login code) and token device via snail mail that allows you to create CIMB Clicks Singapore account.

I use it as parking too for now, no frills no card account.

1. About 1-2 weeks after you got the account opening success/welcome SMS. You can still transact via SMS OTP if you have to before token arrives.
2. No fees so far - I recall there's no min balance and annual fee for a FastSaver
3. No need to go SG, although I got a call from a rep inviting me to drop by if ever I was in Singapore - most likely to sell investment products

Yup, know the rate. Accumulating in my FastSaver with a little look-see-how-the-trade-war-goes before going into equities.

Mine I put savings and investment

I'm using Unifi Mobile for it. Did you get account activation and welcome SMS? I got those but didn't get activation code for first time login registration. You can get it resent via phone call, either:
i. Drop CIMB SG an email and they will call you back the same or next business day (they'll at least call twice and drop you an email if they failed to reach you)
ii. Call CIMB SG directly

Yes I got it when it was triggered on the phone - perhaps you can try request for that activation code to be sent via snail mail

For transactions you may use token device that they will send via snail mail as well - for them SMS OTP is secondary as actions like transfer limit change and one time transfer uses token device

You may attach an utility bill/bank statement with your name and the mailing address if different from IC

I'm ok with holding both Maybank and CIMB SG. Can use to teh tarik funds to keep account active. I count myself lucky to have slipped one foot through the door while it's open, plus no need step foot in Singapore is a super bonus.

$500 is nothing compared to the cost of opportunity if the door closes and the only way in is private/premier banking.

Wait, a parent holding an account gives the future generation the rights to open up kid's savings account in the same bank? Applies to Maybank as well or just DBS?

I funded my iSavvy back in July 2018 with Instarem, it's a local transfer without inward remit fee

While the process look strange by our i-banking standards, the page legitimately belongs to DBS (have trusted URL cert).

In anyway if you still have doubts perhaps hop over to HWZ where DBS account holders are more abundant to advise better.

Last 2 conversions of mine end Aug and end Sep, T+2 money arriving into MBB SG account only at night

1pm and 7:30pm

Keep in mind for BigPay, need to take into account RM8 transfer fee unless it's your first transfer which is FOC