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FINANCE Wednesday, 22 March 2017 12:04

Banks Must Embrace Tech to Grow

According to the EY Global Banking Outlook 2017, only 11 percent of banking executives globally expect their financial performance to improve significantly over the next 12 months.

FINANCE Wednesday, 22 March 2017 11:54

Wealth Management Movers in Asia

A summary of the most recent hires in Asia's wealth management hubs of Singapore and Hong Kong by major banks and financial services firms.

FINANCE Wednesday, 22 March 2017 10:41

Large Funds for Tokyo Fintech

Moneytree, the Japanese startup offering an asset managing app and cloud-based accounting solutions, has announced an impressive haul in their latest fund raising round. So what is their next move?

FINANCE Wednesday, 22 March 2017 07:23

Jho Low on the Lam: The Details

Jho Low is living on the lam as the U.S. prepares criminal charges against the alleged mastermind of the 1MDB money-laundering scandal. A new report reveals details of his recent months.

FINANCE Wednesday, 22 March 2017 07:12

Helman Sitohang's Memories of Prague

What equipped Credit Suisse's Asia head, Helman Sitohang, for the cut-throat world of investment banking after spending his formative years in communist Czechoslovakia? 

FINANCE Wednesday, 22 March 2017 07:09

Eddie Jones Tackles Banking

England emerged victorious from the Six Nations rugby tournament, but the team's coach is bolting for a better job – in investment banking.

FINANCE Wednesday, 22 March 2017 07:03

Aberdeen and Standard Life Announce Split CEO Roles

Following the merger of the two groups, the Standard Life CEO and Aberdeen Asset Management’s Chief Executive will share the role of CEO of the new firm. How will it affect Asia?

FINANCE Wednesday, 22 March 2017 07:03

New Japan Head at Grosvenor

Grosvenor, the privately-owned international property group, has announced a new Managing Director and Chief Representative for Grosvenor Asia Pacific, Japan.

FINANCE Wednesday, 22 March 2017 06:49

UBS' American Merry-Go-Round

UBS' Tom Naratil vowed to stop the merry-go-round of American brokers swapping wirehouses for better paydays. How is he doing after one year?

FINANCE Wednesday, 22 March 2017 03:30

UBS to Charge Private Clients for Euro Deposits

UBS will introduce fees on big euro deposits held by private clients at the Swiss bank, two sources familiar with the matter told finews.asia. The move is in response to negative interest rates levied by the European Central Bank on cash deposits.

FINANCE Tuesday, 21 March 2017 14:06

Leadership Moves at Headhunter

Executive Search firm Korn Ferry has announced leadership changes in key areas of the business including the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer for its Asian business.

FINANCE Tuesday, 21 March 2017 12:04

Singapore Remains Most Expensive City

Asia is now home to 5 out of the top 6 most expensive cities in the world, with the wealth management hub of Singapore retaining its spot as the most expensive. Is it good for business?

FINANCE Tuesday, 21 March 2017 10:55

Dechert Hires Team From Rival

Specialist law firm Dechert has boosted its global corporate practice with the addition of an Asia Team.

FINANCE Tuesday, 21 March 2017 10:16

Former HSBC Broker Banned

The Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong has taken action against a former executive of HSBC Broking Securities in Asia.

FINANCE Tuesday, 21 March 2017 07:09

Credit Suisse Loses High-Ranking Asia Bankers

Credit Suisse is losing two senior Asia bankers after revealing job cuts last week. The moves come amid speculation that the Swiss bank's activities in Asia are suffering their second weak quarter in a row.

FINANCE Tuesday, 21 March 2017 07:07

Law Firm Adds to Singapore Unit

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has announced the appointment of an Of Counsel in its Singapore-based technology and innovation team.

FINANCE Tuesday, 21 March 2017 06:40

Credit Suisse Asia Shuffle a Sign of Cooling?

Credit Suisse recently revamped its investment banking leadership in Asia. Are the Swiss bank's changes a sign that the region has cooled even further since a poor end to the year?

FINANCE Tuesday, 21 March 2017 06:40

The End of Banking as We Know It

The use of artificial intelligence will add impetus to the digital change in the financial market. An award-winning fund manager this week will launch a fund that is under the full control of artificial intelligence.

FINANCE Tuesday, 21 March 2017 06:26

Boris Collardi: Handsome Pay Increase

Bank Julius Baer CEO Boris Collardi received a higher remuneration in 2016 than a year earlier. The executive and board members also saw their pay increase.

FINANCE Monday, 20 March 2017 21:05

UBS Reshuffles Swiss Marketing

UBS reshuffled its marketing units in Switzerland and hired a communications expert to lead the new team in Zurich’s Europaallee.

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