Sunday, 17 November 2024

FINANCE Monday, 5 December 2022 09:28

Credit Suisse Chairman Pushing Faster Restructuring

Axel Lehmann is stepping on the gas at Credit Suisse and wants to cut the costs of the crisis-ridden big bank more quickly. A greater impact on individual areas of the bank is expected.

PEOPLE Monday, 5 December 2022 09:26

Ashley Semmens: «Tough Times Call for Better Leadership»

Many business leaders struggle to cope with adversity. That poses tremendous challenges in the current environment, Ashley Semmens writes in an essay on finews.first.

HIGH-END Saturday, 3 December 2022 16:46

A Chance to Buy a Rare Patek Philippe Before Christmas

If you are still looking for a unique Christmas gift for that special someone, a unique Patek Philippe wristwatch with a Viking ship motif is being auctioned next week. 

FINANCE Saturday, 3 December 2022 16:41

Axel Lehmann is Gambling on the Principle of Hope

For now, there is little to suggest that Credit Suisse will be able to pull out of its spiral in the foreseeable future. That's all the more reason to call for alternative scenarios to its recently adopted strategy.

FINANCE Friday, 2 December 2022 16:22

HSBC: «Less Collective Agreement» in ESG Incorporation

While the overall incorporation of environmental, social and governance in investment decisions by financial professionals is climbing higher, there is shrinking consensus on the matter, according to a recent HSBC survey.

PEOPLE Friday, 2 December 2022 15:25

Visa Appoints Country Manager for Singapore and Brunei

Card payment giant Visa has appointed a new country manager to oversee operations in Singapore and Brunei.

PEOPLE Friday, 2 December 2022 15:19

Citi Names Top Managers Within APAC Markets Unit

Several senior appointments have been unveiled at Citi for its markets business in Asia Pacific.

FINANCE Friday, 2 December 2022 15:02

J.P. Morgan Private Bank Invests in Swiss Fintech Firms

As part of broader efforts to provide personalized advice for clients, J.P. Morgan’s private banking arm has invested in two fintech firms from Switzerland.

FINANCE Friday, 2 December 2022 14:01

Outflows Almost Reversed, Credit Suisse Chair Says

Credit Suisse chair Axel Lehmann, painted a cautiously optimistic picture at a conference in London. In the meantime, analysts are lowering price targets. 

FINANCE Friday, 2 December 2022 12:25

Lombard Odier Forecasts Play-by-Play Reopening of China

In the midst of rising hopes for the end of Beijing's zero-Covid policy, Lombard Odier has formed a play-by-play forecast of mainland China’s reopening.

FINANCE Friday, 2 December 2022 11:01

UBS Back to Square One in the US

Under CEO Ralph Hamers, UBS wanted to get into the business with wealthy Americans. Chairman Colm Kelleher lays out where the focus is now.

FINANCE Friday, 2 December 2022 10:56

Singapore on the Rise as Hedge Fund Hub

Singapore has benefited from demand from hedge funds seeking an alternative hub in the region after political unrest hit Hong Kong in 2019 followed by persistent Covid curbs.

FINANCE Friday, 2 December 2022 09:51

HSBC Ramps Up Cost-Cutting Drive in 2023

Cost-cutting efforts at HSBC will accelerate with chief executive Noel Quinn recently finding additional areas to unload expenses. 

FINANCE Friday, 2 December 2022 09:17

Switzerland Freezes Billions in Russian Deposits 

Switzerland's State Secretariat for Economic Affairs announces how much in Russian assets it has frozen since the beginning of the Ukraine war.

PEOPLE Thursday, 1 December 2022 15:30

High Noon for Axel Lehmann

Credit Suisse stock and bonds continue to fall. Today, the bank's Chairman Axel Lehmann is making a highly publicized appearance in London. Is he the right man to break the downward spiral?

FINANCE Thursday, 1 December 2022 15:22

Sam Bankman-Fried: «I Didn’t Ever Try to Commit Fraud»

Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried detailed reasons for the fallen crypto exchange’s failure, reiterating that he did not attempt to commit fraud.

PEOPLE Thursday, 1 December 2022 12:48

J.P. Morgan Private Bank Appoints Asia Head of Investments

J.P. Morgan has announced the appointment of a successor for the role of head of investments in the region.

FINANCE Thursday, 1 December 2022 12:29

RBC Rides Migratory Wave with HSBC Deal

In addition to further consolidating its domestic position, RBC’s latest HSBC deal will also bank on growth driven by a global wave of migration, especially by wealthy individuals in Asia. 

FINANCE Thursday, 1 December 2022 12:16

HSBC Eyes Possible Sale of Retail Unit in New Zealand

Shortly after announcing a sale of its Canada unit, HSBC said it is now reviewing its New Zealand retail unit with the possibility of offloading the business.

FINANCE Thursday, 1 December 2022 12:13

Credit Suisse Seeks to Tap Bond Investors Once Again

Credit Suisse recently shocked investors by issuing bonds with punishing yields. Now it is rumored it wants to tap the debt markets further.

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