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FINANCE Thursday, 30 March 2017 14:09

Former UBS Banker Charged in Hong Kong

Hong Kong's graft-buster, the Independent Commission Against Corruption, has charged a former UBS banker.

FINANCE Thursday, 30 March 2017 12:01

Singapore And Malaysian Law Firms Launch Fintech Practice

The surge of financial technology into the mainstream in both Singapore and across the border in Malaysia has encouraged two prominent regional law firms to establish dedicated fintech practices. 

FINANCE Thursday, 30 March 2017 11:08

Manulife Appoints New President

Manulife has announced the current Senior Executive Vice President and General Manager of Manulife’s Asia Division, has been selected as the company’s new President.

FINANCE Thursday, 30 March 2017 07:05

Alex Fung: «Diversify With Swiss Equities»

The secret to a robust portfolio is diversification. Nevertheless, Asian investors tend to exhibit a strong home bias in their asset allocations, Alex Fung of Vontobel Wealth Management Asia writes.

FINANCE Thursday, 30 March 2017 07:00

Citibank Opens APIs to Hong Kong Developer Community

In Support of the Government’s aim to drive financial technology innovation and development, Citi has become the first bank in Hong Kong to adopt open API architecture.

FINANCE Thursday, 30 March 2017 06:41

Venture Debt is Getting Hotter in Southeast Asia

Entrepreneurs don’t want to give up equity in their business, but the challenge remains, how do they raise the necessary capital early on in order to scale up operations? NK Naginlal Modi at ACP sees a solution. 

FINANCE Thursday, 30 March 2017 06:31

Nomura Names Head of India

Japanese investment bank Nomura has announced the appointment of a new Head for its Indian business along with a senior management promotion. 

HIGH-END Wednesday, 29 March 2017 23:46

Investing in Wine: A High-Proof Return

Should you invest in wine, or perhaps rather just drink it? For once, Andreas Vetsch, Hedge Fund Analyst at LGT Capital Partners, delves into the world of «liquid investments».

FINANCE Wednesday, 29 March 2017 15:46

Standard Life Sells Hong Kong Unit

The U.K.'s Standard Life has announced that terms have been agreed to sell its Hong Kong insurance business, Standard Life (Asia).

FINANCE Wednesday, 29 March 2017 13:05

Apple Pay Hits Taiwan

The rise and rise of Apple into the financial services space continues unabated with news that the tech giant has now launched its mobile payments service in Taiwan.

FINANCE Wednesday, 29 March 2017 13:02

Michael Bornhaeusser: «Many Investors Don't Look Hard Enough»

After Michael Bornhaeusser described in his last essay how he got into venture capital, he now talks about how to decide to invest in a specific company or not.

FINANCE Wednesday, 29 March 2017 12:17

BlackRock Backs Robots

Blackrock, Under founder and chief executive Laurence D. Fink, has decided to do away with humans and embrace the machines.

FINANCE Wednesday, 29 March 2017 10:29

Real Estate Investment Manager Continues APAC Expansion

Picking up from where it left off last year, real estate investment manager Savills Investment Management has announced another senior appointment in the Asia-Pacific region, 

FINANCE Wednesday, 29 March 2017 09:29

Lombard Odier: Asian Growth by Alliance

Lombard Odier has cooperated with one of the largest banks in the Philippines to co-create onshore funds for the Manila headquartered institution's private clients. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 29 March 2017 07:05

Compliance: The End of a Golden Era

First, the banks hired legions of compliance officers to police their business. Now these experts face the axe. And UBS looks set to define a trend.

FINANCE Wednesday, 29 March 2017 06:45

Is Aviva Selling Friends Provident?

British multinational insurance company Aviva is preparing to sell Friends Provident International, a move that will affect units in Hong Kong and Singapore.

FINANCE Wednesday, 29 March 2017 06:34

Tidjane Thiam: «The Market Wants an Answer»

The financial markets are waiting for information about whether and if so, how Credit Suisse is planning to raise capital. CEO Tidjane Thiam today has given an indication.

FINANCE Tuesday, 28 March 2017 17:08

Mario Greco Loses Yet Another Top Zurich Exec

Zurich Insurance boss Mario Greco has lost another top executive, just four months into a new job, a source told finews.asia. The departure is the latest in a string of exits at the Swiss insurer under the ex-Generali CEO.

FINANCE Tuesday, 28 March 2017 14:48

ICBC in Wealth Management Deal

Boutique investment bank China Renaissance, which has advised on some of China's top technology deals, has signed an agreement with the largest and most valuable bank in the world.

FINANCE Tuesday, 28 March 2017 12:35

Asset Manager Names New Unit Head

Nikko Asset Management Australia has appointed a Head of Product and Strategy. The firm has already seen several changes in its senior ranks this year.

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