Sunday, 17 November 2024

FINANCE Wednesday, 7 December 2022 12:16

Credit Suisse's Edwin Low: «It is Now All About Execution»

Following a strategic review announced in October, Credit Suisse is now embarking on a three-year journey to restore trust. Now, it is about execution, said APAC chief executive Edwin Low in a conversation with finews.asia.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 7 December 2022 10:46

UBS Loses 20-Year Wealth Veteran in Asia

A wealth management veteran that has been working at UBS for over 20 years has left to join a bank in Gibraltar.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 7 December 2022 10:26

Hex Trust Adds Blockchain Gaming Specialist to Board

Crypto custodian Hex Trust has announced the addition of a blockchain gaming specialist to its board of directors.

FINANCE Wednesday, 7 December 2022 08:57

Swiss Activist Investor Unhappy With Credit Suisse Strategy

Swiss raider Rudolf Bohli has already been rebuffed once by Credit Suisse. Now he's back and remains as critical as ever.

FINANCE Tuesday, 6 December 2022 16:14

UnionBank Partners With Hex Trust to Tap Metaverse

The Philippines' UnionBank has announced its entrance into the metaverse via a partnership with digital asset custodian Hex Trust.

FINANCE Tuesday, 6 December 2022 15:10

Waiting for the Merry-Go-Round to Start

Banking industry business models look vulnerable and market valuations remain weak. But a wave of takeovers is nowhere in sight, even for Credit Suisse.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 6 December 2022 15:09

Credit Suisse Chairman's Media Tour

Credit Suisse Chairman Axel Lehmann continues his media tour to stop the spiral of negative news. He provided some reassuring news.

FINANCE Tuesday, 6 December 2022 15:04

KPMG: ESG Consideration Rises Amongst End-Investors in APAC

Consideration of environmental, social and governance-related factors is on the rise amongst end-investors in Asia Pacific, according to a KPMG report, although there is a sizeable gap compared to regions elsewhere.

FINANCE Tuesday, 6 December 2022 11:15

SEBA Inks Partnership with Hong Kong Digital Asset Firm

SEBA and HashKey have signed a strategic partnership to accelerate digital asset adoption in Hong Kong and Switzerland. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 6 December 2022 09:26

UBS Issues Call for Core Capital Bond

UBS Group seeks to redeem an outstanding $2 billion Tier 1 capital instrument.

FINANCE Tuesday, 6 December 2022 09:23

Lombard Odier: No Discrimination Against Russian Clients

Just because someone has a Russian passport does not mean they should necessarily be discriminated against, a senior private banker says.

HIGH-END Tuesday, 6 December 2022 09:23

Julius Baer Renews Formula E Racing Sponsorship

Zurich-based wealth manager extends its sponsorship of the all-electric car racing series.

FINANCE Tuesday, 6 December 2022 09:22

Credit Suisse to Cut Reliance on Debt Capital

Credit Suisse raised $5 billion on the bond market through a HoldCo issue as it seeks to reduce its need for debt capital over the medium term.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 6 December 2022 09:20

Chinese Exchanges Pause to Mourn Ex-President’s Death

The local bourses of Shanghai and Shenzhen will observe ex-president Jiang Zemin’s death with a brief suspension.

FINANCE Monday, 5 December 2022 16:17

PwC: Hong Kong IPO Funds Could Double in 2023

IPO activity in Hong Kong is expected to rebound in 2023, despite continued impact from the ongoing pandemic, geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.

FINANCE Monday, 5 December 2022 15:00

EIU: Singapore is the Most Expensive City for Living

High inflation and currency movements led Singapore to be tied at the top spot as the most expensive city for living, according to a recent survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit. 

FINANCE Monday, 5 December 2022 14:04

Saudi Crown Prince Seeks to Invest in Credit Suisse

According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman wants to invest around $500 million in Credit Suisse.

FINANCE Monday, 5 December 2022 12:41

Franz Bergmueller: «The Young and Old in Asia Are Interested in Crypto»

Asia is increasingly establishing itself as the continent most open to crypto and the widespread interest, regardless of age, is unique to the region, according to SEBA chief executive Franz Bergmueller in a conversation with finews.asia.

PEOPLE Monday, 5 December 2022 11:12

Citi Appoints Country Officer for Bangladesh

A 25-year banking veteran has been appointed as Citi's new country officer for Bangladesh.

FINANCE Monday, 5 December 2022 11:08

Archegos Founder Seeks Dismissal of Fraud Indictment

Archegos Capital Management founder Bill Hwang has called for his fraud indictment to be dropped due to alleged misconduct by US prosecutors.

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