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FINANCE Thursday, 2 November 2017 11:23

DBS Claims a World First

DBS Bank launched a banking application programming interface platform for developers that is the largest by a financial institution.

FINANCE Thursday, 2 November 2017 10:29

Maybank Names Singapore CEO

Malaysia's Maybank announced a change of chief executive officer and other senior appointments in its Singapore operations.

FINANCE Thursday, 2 November 2017 07:24

NAB: Profits Up, Jobs To Go

National Australia Bank plans to shed up to 6000 jobs over the next three years, as the bank transitions into the digital era. 

FINANCE Thursday, 2 November 2017 07:03

Ex-Credit Suisse Banker Launches Coin Sale

A former Credit Suisse banker is launching an initial coin offering to get a luxury venture off the ground. He has prominent support from a cryptocurrency industry heavyweight.

FINANCE Thursday, 2 November 2017 07:02

Niklas Nikolajsen: «Amazing Harassment»

Bitcoin Suisse struggled for years to open bank accounts. CEO Niklas Nikolajsen told finews.asia how the Swiss cryptocurrency broker's toured the fringes of banking to find a firm willing to take his money.

FINANCE Thursday, 2 November 2017 07:01

Brazilian Investor Beds Down at EFG

BTG Pactual and EFG International fought for months over the price of a deal. Now, the Brazilian investment bank wants to get cozy with the Swiss private bank. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 1 November 2017 16:51

Swiss Banks Shun Crypto Business

Millions of dollars are being raised and traded in Switzerland's flourishing crypto valley. The problem? Crypto firms can't get Swiss banks to give them the time of day, finews.asia reports. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 1 November 2017 10:09

Small Is Beautiful for Business

The World Bank says New Zealand is the easiest place to do business. How did Asia's financial hubs fare?

FINANCE Wednesday, 1 November 2017 09:18

Nomura, Microsoft Launch Innovation Group

Nomura Research Institute and Microsoft announced a new partnership with the aim of jumpstarting innovation in Japanese financial services. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 1 November 2017 06:54

Swiss Banking's Secret Heavyweight

Discreetly but doggedly, Lukas Ruflin has worked his way up to the heart of Leonteq. finews.asia profiles the influential banker who has stayed out of view until now.

FINANCE Wednesday, 1 November 2017 06:50

UBS' Detroit Move

Detroit is one of the poorest, most dangerous cities in America. The city has feuded with UBS in the past – making the Swiss bank's move into the Motor City surprising.

FINANCE Wednesday, 1 November 2017 06:45

Private Banking: Catching UBS?

UBS has cemented its spot at the largest private bank in the world in recent years. But unexpected new challengers are emerging. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 31 October 2017 17:55

Standard Chartered Appoints New Retail Banking CEO

Standard Chartered Bank appointed a new chief executive for the retail banking business to succeed Karen Fawcett, who will leave the bank at the end of the year.

FINANCE Tuesday, 31 October 2017 12:55

Malaysia's Fintech Sandbox Gets Crowded

Malaysia's central bank approved a second group of fintech companies permission to enter its regulatory sandbox, following an earlier batch of approvals in May. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 31 October 2017 12:12

NAB Names New Board Director

National Australia Bank announced a former Westpac New Zealand chief executive will join its board as a non-executive director.

FINANCE Tuesday, 31 October 2017 10:31

Aussie Banks Snub Apple

Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, and National Australia Bank teamed up to build their own mobile payments and wallets app in Australia.

FINANCE Tuesday, 31 October 2017 07:03

Assets Surge at World’s Largest Fund Managers

Assets under management of the biggest fund managers pushed past $80 trillion for the first time. 

HIGH-END Tuesday, 31 October 2017 07:03

After Hurricane Season: Lower Contributions for Citizenship Applicants

The investor migration industry has seen various changes in citizenship-by-investment programs in recent weeks. Philippe May, head of Asia Pacific at Arton Capital in Singapore, gives an update on that topic. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 31 October 2017 07:01

UBS: Fewer Brexit Jobs at Risk Than Feared

UBS initially said it could cull up to 1,500 jobs in London after the Brexit vote weakened the European financial center. One year later, the effect of the decision to leave the European Union looks far more modest.

FINANCE Tuesday, 31 October 2017 07:00

Sergio Ermotti's Veiled Swiss Threat

Sergio Ermotti is unhappy about increasing Swiss banking regulation. The UBS boss is toying with the threat of moving the bank's headquarters out of Switzerland. 

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