Sunday, 17 November 2024

FINANCE Friday, 16 December 2022 21:45

Ha Duong: «What Will Come After the Big Crypto Crash?»

The downfall of FTX resulted in a loss of about $200 billion in market capitalization of crypto assets within a few days. Is this now the end of crypto, Ha Duong writes in an essay on finews.first.

FINANCE Friday, 16 December 2022 15:41

UBS Launches Tokenized Bonds for APAC Wealth Clients

For the first time ever, UBS has issued tokenized bonds for wealthy clients in Asia Pacific involving multiple jurisdictions.

PEOPLE Friday, 16 December 2022 14:58

Julius Baer Announces Southeast Asia Leadership Changes

Zurich-based wealth manager Julius Baer has announced a change in its private banking unit in Southeast Asia.

FINANCE Friday, 16 December 2022 12:57

Binance CEO Issues Staff Warning

Despite continued assurances publicly, Binance chief executive Changpeng Zhao admitted in an internal memo that the firm will face headwinds in the coming months including heightened scrutiny. 

FINANCE Friday, 16 December 2022 11:58

Chinese Firms Dodge US Delisting After Historic Audit Access

US-China relations made a breakthrough in financial markets after the American accounting watchdog said it obtained full access to inspect and investigate the audit papers of Chinese companies for the first time ever in history.

FINANCE Friday, 16 December 2022 10:19

Crypto Winter Hits Amber Group 

Singapore-headquartered Amber Group is the latest crypto firm to be suffering from market malaise with cancelled bonuses, wage reductions and significant job cuts.

FINANCE Friday, 16 December 2022 09:40

Citi Winds Down Consumer Banking Unit in China

As part of its broader global refresh strategy, Citi will wind down and exit consumer banking in mainland China.

PEOPLE Thursday, 15 December 2022 17:06

SFC Names New CEO

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer.

FINANCE Thursday, 15 December 2022 14:47

Activist Investor Refreshes Campaign for HSBC Spinoff

HSBC is facing a fresh round of calls for it to spin off assets by a renowned activist investor, who said the bank was ignoring minority shareholders. 

PEOPLE Thursday, 15 December 2022 14:17

Nouriel Roubini: «Learn, Work Hard, Invest»

American star economist Nouriel Roubini is often regarded as a pessimist for whom hardly any scenario is too gloomy. At an appearance attended by finews.asia, he showed a surprisingly fatherly side.

FINANCE Thursday, 15 December 2022 12:05

Binance CEO Issues Staff Warning

Despite continued assurances publicly, Binance chief executive Changpeng Zhao admitted in an internal memo that the firm will face headwinds in the coming months including heightened scrutiny. 

HIGH-END Thursday, 15 December 2022 10:54

Sotheby’s Grabs Retail Space for New Hong Kong Auction House

International auction house Sotheby’s will expand its presence in Hong Kong after securing a long-term lease for 24,000 square feet of retail space.

PEOPLE Thursday, 15 December 2022 09:05

China Private Banking Heavyweight Leaves BNP Paribas

A seasoned private banker for the China market has exited BNP Paribas Wealth Management, finews.asia has learned. 

FINANCE Thursday, 15 December 2022 01:44

Ueli Maurer: «Give Credit Suisse Time for Strategy to Set In»

In a wide-ranging interview with Swiss television broadcaster SFR, outgoing Finance Minister Ueli Maurer spoke about his time in office and future plans. In addition to his renewed calls for austerity, Credit Suisse was also discussed.

FINANCE Wednesday, 14 December 2022 17:32

HSBC: Asia’s Next Generation Dominates in Philanthropy

Families in Asia are far more involved in preparing the next generation for philanthropic activities compared to other regions, according to an HSBC study.

FINANCE Wednesday, 14 December 2022 16:30

SFC Flags Risks in Crypto «Deposit» Products

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission has issued a warning about crypto-linked deposit or savings products, highlighting risks such as unregulated lending activities.

FINANCE Wednesday, 14 December 2022 15:02

Quaero CEO Jean Keller: «Years Like This Determine Success»

Jean Keller, the CEO of Geneva-based fund boutique Quaero Capital, believes in the future of investing in a sustainable economy. Companies are encouraged to set net-zero greenhouse gas emission targets, he explains in an interview with finews.asia.

FINANCE Wednesday, 14 December 2022 14:57

Binance Shrugs Off Withdrawal Worries

Significant withdrawals are being made at Binance but the crypto giant has shrugged off concerns and made reassurances about its financial health.

FINANCE Wednesday, 14 December 2022 12:20

Value Partners Launches Asset Management App

Hong Kong asset manager Value Partners has launched an app that allows users to build portfolios using its mutual funds.

FINANCE Wednesday, 14 December 2022 11:55

FTX Founder Charged by DOJ, SEC, CFTC

An avalanche of charges has hit FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried shortly after he was arrested by police in the Bahamas.

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