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FINANCE Friday, 17 February 2017 06:12

Diamond Exchange to Launch Derivatives Contracts in India

A strategic partnership linking India and Singapore is set to offer new opportunities for Indian diamond traders to hedge their business risk.

FINANCE Thursday, 16 February 2017 16:57

Bonus Pool Cut for UBS Bankers

Following a slump in profits at the Asian division in 2016, the investment-banking bonus pool at UBS has been pared back. With increased competition from local players what is next for the Swiss banking giant?   

FINANCE Thursday, 16 February 2017 16:44

UBP Appoints New COO for Singapore

Following the integration of Coutts last year, Geneva-based Union Bancaire Privee has named a new chief operating officer for its Singapore branch.

FINANCE Thursday, 16 February 2017 14:17

London Property to Surprise on the Upside

London real estate has potential to flourish post-Brexit so says international property consultancy Knight Frank. How are Asian investors viewing the opportunity?

FINANCE Thursday, 16 February 2017 14:15

London Firm Bans Liquid Lunches

The liquid lunch, the noontime three-martini, or a swift pint at lunchtime – all will get you in disciplinary trouble at a prestigious financial services firm in the City of London.

FINANCE Thursday, 16 February 2017 12:51

MetLife Chooses Innovators to Challenge and Change the Industry

MetLife’s Singapore-based innovation center, LumenLab, has announced a short list of 8 finalists for its inaugural tech matchmaking program, Collab.

FINANCE Thursday, 16 February 2017 07:33

DBS: Rising Charges Prevent Higher Profit

Headwinds related to China and stresses in the oil and gas support services sector have affected the full-year result of Singapore-based DBS Group in 2016.

FINANCE Thursday, 16 February 2017 07:22

DBS Wealth Management Achieved Broad-based Growth in 2016

Singapore's largest bank DBS followed its local rival OCBC in reporting its full year 2016 results. Like its neighbour the private banking and wealth management units held up in challenging markets. 

ADVERTORIAL Thursday, 16 February 2017 06:55

Impact investing: Key to the Success of the UN Sustainable Development Goals?

In 2015, the United Nations adopted a resolution on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs for short. The time has now come for these to be implemented.

FINANCE Thursday, 16 February 2017 06:25

Lombard Odier Needs More Space and Staff in Singapore

Lombard Odier, the Swiss private bank, has grown substantially in Asia over the past year and now needs larger premises to cope with the bigger number of clients.

HIGH-END Thursday, 16 February 2017 06:23

Stephan Roemer: «These Are the Top 10 Golf Courses of Asia»

Stephan Roemer, chief executive officer at Swiss travel company Tourasia, tells finews.asia which the best golf destinations are in Asia.

HIGH-END Thursday, 16 February 2017 06:19

Corum: Bridging Refinement and Watchmaking Know-how

Swiss-based and Chinese-owned Corum enriches its unique and emblematic Golden Bridge with a new rectangular case shape.

FINANCE Wednesday, 15 February 2017 19:53

CS Hikes Banker Pay in Asia

Credit Suisse investment bankers in Asia bucked a wider industry trend: pay here reportedly rose by as much as 15 percent in some areas.

FINANCE Wednesday, 15 February 2017 17:57

Ex-UBS Executive Joins Boutique Fund Manager

Equity fund manager K2 Asset Management has hired the former head of wholesale sales from UBS Global Asset Management.

FINANCE Wednesday, 15 February 2017 17:39

Credit Suisse Shows Signs of Asia Slowing

The Swiss bank began showing some weakness in Asia towards the tail-end of 2016, regional head Helman Sitohang conceded to finews.asia. What does it mean for growth plans?

FINANCE Wednesday, 15 February 2017 16:21

Temenos Bids for Rubik

The Swiss banking software provider Temenos is in a binding Scheme Implementation Deed to acquire a company in Australia.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 15 February 2017 15:45

CS Bolsters China Leadership

Credit Suisse said it is adding two senior bankers to its China team, to focus on business owners. The hires are the latest in an effort by the Swiss bank to expand its coverage network.

FINANCE Wednesday, 15 February 2017 11:24

Japan's Softbank Moves Into Financial Sector

Japan's SoftBank Group is to acquire the private-equity firm and asset manager Fortress Investment Group for about $3.3 billion in cash. The move into financials is a new one for the Tokyo based firm.

FINANCE Wednesday, 15 February 2017 09:56

Why CS Will Ditch IPO Plans for Swiss Unit

Credit Suisse has gone from hot to cold on listing a minority stake in its crown jewel. finews.asia explains why the Zurich-based firm is likely to abandon initial public offering plans for its Swiss unit.

FINANCE Wednesday, 15 February 2017 06:25

LGT Bank Appoints New CEO

LGT Bank, which is controlled by the family of the Prince of Liechtenstein, has appointed a new chief executive officer. Norbert Biedermann is retiring after 40 years of service to the company.

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