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FINANCE Thursday, 5 October 2017 08:03

New Wealth Manager Appoints Former Julius Baer Head

India's Wadhawan Global Capital announced its entry into private wealth management with an industry veteran to lead the business.

FINANCE Thursday, 5 October 2017 07:29

Deutsche Names APAC Asset Management Chief

Deutsche Bank confirmed it has hired from a rival firm for an Asian leadership role. 

FINANCE Thursday, 5 October 2017 07:05

IBM Buys Financial Services Tech Firm

IBM announced it will acquire a Sydney based boutique digital and innovation agency.

ADVERTORIAL Wednesday, 4 October 2017 17:46

Thomas Piske: «We Create Value And We Share Values»

How can a private bank differentiate itself from competitors? Thomas Piske, CEO LGT Private Banking, has a clear view in terms of the importance of the quality of relationships and integrity in private banking.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 October 2017 17:39

More AI For Wealth Management

Software solution firm Finantix launched a collection of engines, tools and data structures to inject Artificial Intelligence into wealth management platforms.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 October 2017 13:45

Surprise CEO Change at EFG

In a surprise move, EFG International has appointed a new chief executive officer. The move comes before the Swiss private bank has fully digested a rival tarnished by the 1MDB scandal.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 October 2017 12:30

IMF Chief a Cryptocurrency Fan?

The IMF managing director believes virtual currencies might just give existing tender and monetary policy a run for their money.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 October 2017 11:15

1MDB: Another Ban Issued

The fall out from the toxic 1MDB wealth fund continues with news of another industry regulator taking action.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 October 2017 10:34

Now an ETF For Cryptocurrency

First Crypto ETF is set to launch a pre-initial coin offering before embarking on a full coin sale.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 October 2017 08:31

Litigation Funder Opens in Asia

Global legal financing and advisory firm Burford Capital opened a new office in Singapore. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 October 2017 07:02

Northern Trust Names New Head of Japan

Northern Trust appointed an industry veteran to lead its asset management business in Japan.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 October 2017 07:01

J. Safra Sarasin Pounces Again

J. Safra Sarasin Gruppe is expanding its private bank, snapping up an Israeli bank in Switzerland and Luxembourg. The deal is the latest in short order for the secretive wealth manager.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 October 2017 07:00

Sergio Ermotti: Up To 28,500 Fewer UBS Jobs

The head of Switzerland's largest bank sees digitization hitting banking as hard as the raft of financial regulation following the crisis of 2008-09. Sergio Ermotti isn't excluding UBS from the trend – addressing a stigma. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 October 2017 16:19

HSBC About to Name New CEO

Mark Tucker has reportedly completed his first serious task after taking over as chairman of HSBC Holdings.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 October 2017 15:48

Banks Breakthrough With Southeast Asian Blockchain First

Three major banks made a significant development in a recent proof-of-concept examination.  

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 October 2017 14:42

UBS: Sergio Ermotti as Chairman?

Speculation over the future of Sergio Ermotti could soon come to an end. The UBS boss may not want to leave the Swiss bank at all, and instead move up a level.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 October 2017 12:34

ANZ Buys Digital Property Firm

In a move to bolster its offering in Australia’s property market ANZ acquired a local startup.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 October 2017 11:31

BNY Mellon Hires From Deutsche For Asian Role

BNY Mellon appointed a new head of Relationship Management for Depositary Receipts in Asia-Pacific.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 October 2017 10:28

Axel Weber: «UBS Wants More Women and Asians on Board»

Asia's largest wealth manager plans to diversify its top table by adding a significant Asian presence, more women and younger faces.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 October 2017 07:12

Natixis Expands APAC Reach

Natixis Global Asset Management acquired a majority ownership stake in an Australian equities manager.

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