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FINANCE Monday, 17 April 2017 06:32

Japanese Banks to Increase Blockchain Trials

The Japanese Bankers Association is pushing development of a common blockchain platform for the country’s banks to begin trials of core banking processes.

FINANCE Monday, 17 April 2017 06:31

Wealth Managers to Reveal Fund Fees

Regulators in Asia's wealth hubs of Hong Kong and Singapore are set to launch new disclosure rules for wealth managers on what they are paid by funds to sell their products.

FINANCE Monday, 17 April 2017 06:30

UBS Opens Beijing Campus

UBS has opened the Beijing campus of the UBS University which will offer professional training and talent development programs.

FINANCE Monday, 17 April 2017 06:19

German Lillevali: «A Radically New Approach»

Moscow-born Estonian, German Lillevali, challenges traditional strategies by using algorithms. Now he wants to expand with GL Asset Management from Switzerland.

FINANCE Friday, 14 April 2017 15:18

Credit Suisse Backs Down on Pay

Credit Suisse said on Friday top executives around Chief Executive Tidjane Thiam and chairman Urs Rohner will relinquish millions in lucrative bonus schemes. The Swiss bank is bowing to shareholder power.

FINANCE Friday, 14 April 2017 07:41

Donald Trumps Dollar Critique Makes Gold Shine

U.S. President Donald Trump has intervened verbally classifying the dollar as too strong. A weak greenback is generally considered a buying argument for gold. But there is more to the story.

FINANCE Friday, 14 April 2017 06:25

Mirabaud's Antonio Palma: «Big Storms Sink Even Large Ships»

Some experts say that Mirabaud does not have critical mass. Despite that the Swiss bank is very successful. CEO Antonio Palma reveals what that has to do with quality of life, Lionel Messi and driving on the left.

FINANCE Thursday, 13 April 2017 16:57

CSAM Hires From Blackrock

Credit Suisse Asset Management has created a job for improving its relationships to other private banks. The hire comes from Blackrock.

FINANCE Thursday, 13 April 2017 14:10

Debbie to Cost Swiss Re Millions

Damages wrought by cyclone Debbie in Australia will cost the insurance industry billions, Swiss Re estimates – a significant portion to be shouldered by the Zurich reinsurer.

FINANCE Thursday, 13 April 2017 11:23

Nordea Private Banking Appoints General Manager For Asia

The Nordic financial services group Nordea has appointed a new General Manager for its private banking business in Asia.

FINANCE Thursday, 13 April 2017 10:43

New Hong Kong Head at First Names Group

First Names Group, the global provider of trust, fund, real estate and corporate services has appointed a new Managing Director for its Hong Kong unit.

FINANCE Thursday, 13 April 2017 07:07

Powerful Ally for Europe Tax Probe

How did Dutch authorities find so much data on tax cheats linked to Credit Suisse? A little help from a powerful friend – one which has extracted billions from Swiss banks in recent years.

FINANCE Thursday, 13 April 2017 07:06

Philippines Shuts Down Boiler Room Scam

The Securities and Exchange Commission in the Philippines has closed down a boiler room operation being run by foreign nationals.

FINANCE Thursday, 13 April 2017 06:47

Prominent Backing for GAM Raider

A hedge fund led by Rudolf Bohli wants to join GAM's board and enact wide-ranging changes at the Swiss asset manager. A hugely influential shareholder representative has just backed him.

FINANCE Thursday, 13 April 2017 06:19

From Friedman to Freedman, UBS Goes Green

UBS is poised to hit the magic number. This year the Swiss banking giant will sustainably invest one trillion Swiss francs of its managed assets. Significant for a discipline that still has its detractors.

FINANCE Thursday, 13 April 2017 06:02

Roberto Saviano: «Easy to Hide Money in Europe»

The Italian author of «Gomorrah», the international bestseller about the mafia, levels harsh accusations against the European financial system – Swiss banks included.

FINANCE Wednesday, 12 April 2017 18:29

Asian Finance Hubs Fortify Links

Singapore and Shanghai have further strengthened the financial linkages between the two cities as leading Asian financial centres.

FINANCE Wednesday, 12 April 2017 17:41

CIMB Names Fintech Head

Malaysian bank CIMB has announced the appointment of a Chief Fintech Officer for its newly set-up unit, CIMB Fintech, a new standalone unit aimed at actively exploring innovative banking solutions.

FINANCE Wednesday, 12 April 2017 13:12

New Group Head at Julius Baer

Switzerland's Julius Baer has tweaked its leadership structure in Singapore and appointed a new head to lead its Southeast Asian team.

FINANCE Wednesday, 12 April 2017 12:35

Allianz in Senior Asian Move

Global financial services provider Allianz, has announced the appointment of a new Head of Corporate Development, Asia Pacific.

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