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FINANCE Tuesday, 7 February 2017 11:37

Law Firm Moves Global Head to Asia

International law firm Withers, which grew its Asian corporate practice in 2016 with several hires, is moving the Global Head of Corporate & Commercial to Singapore.

FINANCE Tuesday, 7 February 2017 10:16

Aviva Boosts Asian Coverage

Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva, continues its expansion and growth strategy in Asia Pacific with the appointment of a new Head of Asian Rates and FX. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 7 February 2017 08:37

Axa Goes Digital in Indonesia

In an effort to increase its local client base, Multinational life insurer Axa Financial Indonesia, part of the Axa Indonesia Group, has launched a new digital tool aimed at a younger demographic.  

FINANCE Tuesday, 7 February 2017 08:04

Ignition Wealth Announces New Unit Head

Australian Robo-Advisor Ignition Wealth has announced a new division of its firm which will offer full support and consulting to help advisers get the most out of their financial planning software «XPLAN» solutions.

FINANCE Tuesday, 7 February 2017 07:18

Japanese Bank To Establish Silicon Valley Innovation Lab

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation have stated their intention to expand their Silicon Valley operations with the announcement of a new Digital Innovation Lab and Rep Office.

ADVERTORIAL Monday, 6 February 2017 20:10

Dieter Gassner: «Protection Against a Flare-up of Inflation»

Dieter Gassner, Head G10 Rates & FX at LGT Capital Partners, explains in an interview with finews.com why the latent inflation potential should not be underestimated.

FINANCE Monday, 6 February 2017 18:32

Brian Fischer: «Scope of Partnership Is Groundbreaking»

Zurich-based Bank Vontobel has launched a wide-ranging partnership with an Asian private bank. The Swiss bank's head of external asset managers tells finews.asia what Vontobel hopes to win from the deal.

FINANCE Monday, 6 February 2017 17:03

Ex-Helmsley Hotel Seeks Jho Low Squeeze-Out

Jho Low's empire appears to be crumbling: the Malaysian financier's prize U.S. luxury asset is under threat as the 1MDB scandal widens.

FINANCE Monday, 6 February 2017 14:20

Vontobel in «First of its Kind Tie Up» With Bank of Singapore

Zurich headquartered Vontobel has entered into a «First of its Kind» strategic agreement that enables clients of Bank of Singapore to book their assets in Switzerland.

FINANCE Monday, 6 February 2017 12:43

M&G Names New Research Head

M&G Real Estate, the real estate fund management arm of M&G Investments, has announced the appointment of a new Head of Research, Asia.

FINANCE Monday, 6 February 2017 12:09

Apple Hits Back at Banks

Tech giant Apple is accusing three of Australia's big four banks of pushing the costs of Apple Pay on to their customers, delaying the expansion of the service to 70 percent of Australian card holders.

FINANCE Monday, 6 February 2017 10:49

Colliers in Capital Markets Move

Global real estate services firm Colliers International Group has announced two senior hires, strengthening its capabilities in Capital Markets and Investment Services, and Workplace Strategy for Office Services.

FINANCE Monday, 6 February 2017 07:20

Heat on Jho Low as Jet Grounded

More heat on the reclusive Malaysian financier alleged to be behind 1MDB's web of money-laundering: his private jet was grounded in Singapore.

FINANCE Monday, 6 February 2017 07:17

Jack Ma in Philanthropic Gesture as Alibaba Opens in Melbourne

Alibaba Group opened its Australian and New Zealand headquarters in Melbourne. Jack Ma, Alibaba's Executive Chairman and Founder, also made a huge donation. 

FINANCE Sunday, 5 February 2017 06:26

BDA Promotes 14 Bankers

BDA Partners is a leader in cross-border investment banking involving Asia. The Company is pleased to announce several promotions.

HIGH-END Sunday, 5 February 2017 00:17

Knight Dragon Unveils Calatrava Project

Hong Kong-based Knight Dragon unveils a 1 billion pound landmark, designed by international architect and engineer Santiago Calatrava, in London’s Greenwich Peninsula.

FINANCE Friday, 3 February 2017 22:37

Adriano B. Lucatelli: «How the Crisis Began 10 Years Ago»

The global financial crisis began ten years ago. Finance expert Adriano B. Lucatelli looks in an exclusive essay for finews.first at how the damage spread.

FINANCE Friday, 3 February 2017 14:52

Morningstar Plugs Into Singapore

Chicago headquartered Investment research and investment management firm Morningstar will now be able to provide financial advisory services in Singapore.

FINANCE Friday, 3 February 2017 10:54

Singapore Firm Buys Into New York Broker

SGX listed New Silkroutes Group will acquire a significant stake in a New York-based broker-dealer and investment bank group.

FINANCE Friday, 3 February 2017 07:13

Old Mutual International Names New Singapore Chief Executive

Part of Old Mutual Wealth, Old Mutual International, has announced a new CEO in Singapore following the departure of previous head Steve Hickman.

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