A push to slash spending by 15 percent at Leonteq won't stop at management: the derivatives boutique said it will thin its top ranks. Who won, and who lost out?
Leonteq reported miserable results for last year, as expected. What now? The derivatives boutique has unveiled a host of measures. It is doubtful if they will be enough.
A Singapore based financial technology start-up has launched a new remittance service it claims will make it the Airbnb of global payments. So how does it work?
UBS has hired an industry veteran with over 23 years of investment banking experience in Asia and the U.S., to take on the new role across Asia Pacific.
U.S.-banking group Citi has announced the Citi Tech for Integrity Challenge, a contest to encourage technology innovators to create cutting-edge solutions.
Martin Saidler has snapped up more investors for his firm Centralway Numbrs than Switzerland's budding fintech scene combined. He speaks to finews.asia about his platform and the fear of failing.
Global law firm White & Case has augmented its banking capabilities in Asia with the addition of a local partner in Hong Kong.
Swiss private bank Pictet's profits were hit by lackluster markets and a staff ramp-up last year. As rivals seek to build up future revenue streams with technology initiatives, there is little sign that the Geneva-based bank is pouring resources into a...
Vontobel is in advanced talks with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to boost its business, according to the Zurich-based bank's CEO.
Vontobel recorded good overall performance for the past year. Looking ahead to 2017 however, Vontobel boss Zeno Staub sees challenges.
Deutsche Bank is said to have started to lay off Hong Kong staff including analysts and sales managers, with the axe coming down on those with greater seniority.
The acquisitive Chinese conglomerate and investment company Fosun is about to take control of another European asset as it eyes French investment firm Paris Realty Fund.
MetLife, has announced it has hired a new business development Director into the Institutional Client Group of MetLife Investment Management Japan.
Rothschild Global Advisory, part of the Rothschild & Co Group, is expanding its Equity Capital Markets advisory business by appointing a new Senior Adviser and a member of its Equity Advisory team.
ICICI Securities, a subsidiary of ICICI Bank and India’s leading integrated financial services firm and Saxo Bank, have announced a strategic partnership to offer Saxo’s trading and investment capabilities via a digital platform to Indian Investors.
International law firm Fieldfisher has expanded its Chinese presence with the opening of an office in Shanghai. This is the second Fieldfisher office in China following its launch in Beijing in November 2016.
Union Bancaire Privee has added to its Indonesian client capabilities with the hire of a wealth manager into its Singapore unit.
According to Lion Global Investors, for the first time, retail investors can now participate in the growth of these disruptive companies through investing in a new vehicle.
A new generation of investors is putting pressure on the traditional advisory business. But just how accurate is this portrayal of the industry’s future? Where do things stand for the intermediaries and what are the risks?
Financial advisory firm, Lazard Asset Management Pacific, has announced an addition to its Australian business.
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