Sunday, 17 November 2024

FINANCE Thursday, 5 January 2023 12:17

Hou Wey Fook: «We Were Early to Make the Call on China»

DBS chief investment officer Hou Wey Fook admitted that the bank’s overweight call on Chinese equities in 2022 was premature but maintains the view with even greater confidence in 2023 due to a reopening and more.

PEOPLE Thursday, 5 January 2023 10:09

Ex-Citi Private Banker Joins MUFG Investor Services

A former executive from Citi Private Bank has joined the asset servicing arm of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group.

FINANCE Thursday, 5 January 2023 09:11

Sustainable Finance Faces Uphill Battle in 2023

Investing according to ESG criteria continues to polarize the financial community, especially in light of the Ukraine war. The controversy around ESG is likely to remain fierce in 2023, a five-point forecast by finews.asia reveals.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 January 2023 17:15

Wake Me Up When Asia Stops Phoning It In

During the usual lull in activity between Christmas and the (Lunar) New Year, some thoughts about actual hours worked, growth, and general financial industry biases.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 January 2023 15:45

Evergrande’s Hong Kong HQ Sale Fails Again

Another attempt to sell China Evergrande's Hong Kong head office has reportedly failed, adding further pressure to the debt-ridden property developer.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 January 2023 14:43

Credit Suisse's 2023 Agenda of Fear

Even if everything goes according to plan for CEO Ulrich Koerner, Credit Suisse faces fateful moments next year. finews.asia charts the bank's course through the challenging months ahead.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 4 January 2023 11:47

HKUST: Hong Kong Lacks Green Talent

Hong Kong’s path to achieving its green finance ambitions is being challenged by a lack of talent, according to a recent survey from a local university.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 January 2023 10:53

The Technologies Ready for Mass Production in 2023

Given the rapid pace of innovation, the world could look fundamentally different in the next ten years. But in 2023, many things changes at companies are more likely to be piecemeal.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 January 2023 09:52

Sam Bankman-Fried Goes to Trial in October

As expected, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty to multiple fraud charges in the US and is now headed for trial in October.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 January 2023 09:03

Hot Spots 2023: War, Economics and Interest Rates

These are the themes that will keep the financial industry occupied in 2023.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 3 January 2023 16:24

DBS Names Hong Kong Head of Treasury and Markets

DSB has announced the appointment of a head of treasury and markets for Hong Kong.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 January 2023 15:29

CSRC Bans Platforms from Soliciting New Mainland Clients

The China Securities Regulatory Commission issued a statement against Futu and UP Fintech Holding for conducting unlawful securities businesses and banned them from soliciting new mainland clients. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 January 2023 15:13

Just Like that, Hong Kong Makes Covid Disappear

In parallel with the mainland, the city eliminates most pandemic restrictions. But will financial industry workers and tourists come back?

PEOPLE Tuesday, 3 January 2023 12:15

MSIG Asia Appoints Senior Executive

The Asian arm of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group has hired a 40-year veteran to bolster its capabilities in underwriting, reinsurance and risk engineering.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 3 January 2023 11:46

Bank of Singapore Welcomes New CEO

OCBC’s private banking arm, Bank of Singapore, officially announced the successor to chief executive Bahren Shaari who retired in December.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 3 January 2023 10:45

PineBridge Unveils Asia Fixed Income Leadership

US asset manager PineBridge has announced the appointment of new leadership for its Asia ex-Japan fixed income unit.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 January 2023 09:06

FTX Founder Expected to Plead Not Guilty

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is reportedly expected to enter a not guilty plea in a scheduled US court hearing, marking the latest development in the crypto exchange’s unraveling. 

HIGH-END Saturday, 31 December 2022 17:30

Wishing You All a Happy New Year!

We are bidding farewell to this unprecedented year and hope that the new one will be easier and happier. We wish you joyful holidays and a peaceful 2023.

FINANCE Saturday, 31 December 2022 15:21

Credit Suisse 2022: Keeping Very Socially Distanced

Why did the Swiss business establishment do nothing to save Credit Suisse? Claude Baumann tries to explain why on finews.first.

FINANCE Friday, 30 December 2022 12:53

Digital Banks Are Not Making it in Singapore

The fledgling newcomers in the city-state seem to be having a much harder time than expected. Or is that largely in line with expectations? finews.asia takes a look.

Newsletter Subscription