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FINANCE Friday, 30 December 2022 04:42

finews.asia: Reaching a Turning Point in Singapore

The second half of 2022 was an optimistic time for Asia, particularly after the prolonged period of COVID-19-related restrictions. finews.asia's founder Claude Baumann discusses the website's increased profile and importance.

FINANCE Thursday, 29 December 2022 21:02

23 Hit Songs About Money, Wealth and Prosperity

Bucks, moolah, dough, bread, bones, clams, dosh, green. Money has many names, it stands for freedom, success, power, and much more. Here is our playlist of the best songs about money for a swinging and rockin' start to the new year.

FINANCE Thursday, 29 December 2022 13:40

And 2022's Financial Market Word of the Year is...

A six-member jury of financial experts, under the auspices of the Swiss financial portal finews.com and Natixis Investment Managers has chosen the Swiss Financial Word of the Year for 2022.

PEOPLE Thursday, 29 December 2022 12:21

DBS Names New Business Heads

Singapore-based bank appoints a new head of institutional banking in China and a group head of SME banking.

FINANCE Thursday, 29 December 2022 12:05

China Designs Rating System for Foreign Bank Branches

The government announces measures to strengthen supervision and better allocate supervisory resources.

FINANCE Thursday, 29 December 2022 11:09

Crypto Exchange Kraken Closes Japan Business

The service shutdown in Japan follows in wake of the collapse of FTX and adds more uncertainty to the global crypto market.

FINANCE Thursday, 29 December 2022 10:47

The Why, What and How of ESG Reporting Matters

Singapore has a flawless sustainability reporting rate, but there are still areas it needs to improve, says KPMG's Cherine Fok in an interview with finews.asia.

FINANCE Thursday, 29 December 2022 10:34

India’s Billion-Dollar Fintech Sector Sees Challenging 2023

Investment metrics change with investors becoming more diligent and more money going into risk and compliance startups, Bain says.

HIGH-END Wednesday, 28 December 2022 22:58

The Year That Was in Art, Watches and Collectibles

Finews.asia looks back on some of the highlights in the world of luxury watches, art, and collectibles.

FINANCE Wednesday, 28 December 2022 14:05

Hong Kong Should Catch Up With Singapore in Attracting Family Offices

As it moves closer to reopening its borders and dismantling pandemic-related curbs, Hong Kong should revive its investment-based migration program.

FINANCE Wednesday, 28 December 2022 13:11

MUFG To Invest in Alibaba-backed Indonesian Fintech

The deal significantly expands Japan-based MUFG's digital financial services portfolio in Southeast Asia.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 28 December 2022 12:16

UBS Promotes Taiwan Wealth Executive

UBS has internally announced the promotion of a wealth management executive for its onshore business in Taiwan, finews.asia has learned.

FINANCE Wednesday, 28 December 2022 11:44

Is the Asian Business Trip Back?

China’s shift on COVID-19 is likely to restart the region’s tourism and business travel sectors. Bankers should be alert to the possibility of zero-COVID payback.

FINANCE Wednesday, 28 December 2022 03:17

The Never Ending Ordeal of GAM

Long-suffering Swiss asset manager GAM is examining all options to put myriad crises behind it. Even a sale is not ruled out, according to a report.

HIGH-END Wednesday, 28 December 2022 03:02

Peter Keller's Best Wines of 2022

Countless wines have been tasted and enjoyed by finews.asia wine editor Peter Keller. As 2022 draws to a close, he shares his five favorites occupying a highly coveted place in his cellar.

FINANCE Wednesday, 28 December 2022 02:52

Crypto is Definitely Dead. But Long Live Crypto!

The crypto industry is facing a very difficult 2023. In the longer term, however, there is no reason why it should not rise from the «dead» again, as it has in the past.

FINANCE Tuesday, 27 December 2022 14:42

Leonteq Lowers Profit Expectations for This Year

Fintech firm Leonteq issued an update to its business and announced it settled a legal case relating to issues stemming from alleged events beginning a decade ago. 

HIGH-END Tuesday, 27 December 2022 13:45

Singapore Firm Launches Digital En Primeur Wine-Based Tokens

PhillipCapital’s first digital En Primeur Wine-based Token provides an alternative investment opportunity to cater to the needs of modern-day investors.

FINANCE Tuesday, 27 December 2022 12:41

Covid-Free Bankers in China Urged to Return to Office

Financial institutions in China are calling employees back to office as an unusually low attendance rate has brought significant challenges to banks’ operations.

FINANCE Tuesday, 27 December 2022 12:36

finews.first Turns Seven

Seven years ago, finews.com launched the finews.first column. Since then, it has published the perspectives of more than 200 authors.

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