Tuesday, 19 November 2024

FINANCE Friday, 20 January 2017 07:03

China: Keeping Out Is No Option

Chinese investors are meeting fewer regulatory hurdles when they try to buy companies in Europe, than their own government imposes on foreign businesses.

FINANCE Thursday, 19 January 2017 15:48

Fidelity Names China Country Head

Fidelity International has appointed a new Country Head for China. The asset manager recently became the first manager to register with the Asset Management Association of China as a private fund management company.

FINANCE Thursday, 19 January 2017 14:17

Misys Enters Crowdlending Fight

At its recent forum in Paris, financial technology firm Misys launched its new crowdlending module. The new offering could see banks seize back the upper hand in the $490 billion crowdlending market. How does it work?

FINANCE Thursday, 19 January 2017 10:06

Allianz in Asian Insurance Partnership

Driven by emerging markets growth and Asia’s rising insurance penetration rates bancassurance has become a key focus with several banks in Asia. Allianz and a deeply rooted Asian bank have news of a new deal. 

FINANCE Thursday, 19 January 2017 08:06

Standard Chartered Names New Hong Kong Chief Executive

Emerging markets and Asia focused Standard Chartered Bank has named a new CEO for Hong Kong, the bank has also reshuffled a number of other roles.

FINANCE Thursday, 19 January 2017 07:42

Some Impressions From the SBA End of Year Event

The Swiss Business Association in Singapore presented its new website at its year end event. The evening was a pleasant and sociable gathering – here are some pictures.

FINANCE Thursday, 19 January 2017 07:20

Credit Suisse Settles With U.S. DOJ

Swiss bank Credit Suisse has announced it has reached a final settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice related to its legacy Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities business, paying a multi billion dollar fine.

FINANCE Thursday, 19 January 2017 07:01

Europe Trumps China as Worry For Singapore Asset Managers

Further political uncertainty in Europe tops the list of concerns for Singapore investment managers for 2017. But what about the incoming U.S. President?

FINANCE Thursday, 19 January 2017 07:01

Citi Appoints New Head of Debt Capital Markets For Australia

On the back of a strong year for Citi's Debt Capital Markets team in Australia and New Zealand the U.S. bank has named a new leadership.

FINANCE Wednesday, 18 January 2017 15:31

Ex-Deutsche Forex Trader Facing Prison Sentence in Singapore

A former foreign-exchange trader from Deutsche Bank who admitted to deceiving the bank by making false trades, is facing a potential jail sentence and a fine for each charge.

FINANCE Wednesday, 18 January 2017 14:54

Global Head of Digital Marketing Departs Standard Chartered

Amid accusations of broken promises and poor decisions from the bank, the Singapore based Global Head of Digital Marketing at Standard Chartered, has left the bank. Why?

FINANCE Wednesday, 18 January 2017 09:53

Global Investment Manager Names New Australian Head

International real estate investment manager Savills Investment Management, has appointed a new Head of Investment in Australia.

HIGH-END Wednesday, 18 January 2017 07:12

WEF 2017: Nine Facts You Need to Know

The World Economic Forum 2017 aims to be different – in times of increasing skepticism about globalization. That's the forum's promise. Here are nine facts proving the contrary.

FINANCE Wednesday, 18 January 2017 07:04

Investment Alliance Across Language Barrier

Two important Swiss asset managers are teaming up with the management and distribution of an fixed-income fund. An unusual agreement that may yet be the start of a new trend.

FINANCE Wednesday, 18 January 2017 07:02

Hong Kong Regulator Details IPO Misconduct at UBS, Others

Hong Kong detailed its gripe with UBS over initial public offerings. The allegations go back to the 2009 IPO of a Chinese timber firm and could cost the Swiss bank dearly.

FINANCE Tuesday, 17 January 2017 22:41

ANZ Singapore Names Chief Economist

Australian bank ANZ has announced the appointment of a new Chief Economist, Southeast Asia and India, reporting to Khoon Goh, ANZ’s Head of Asia Research.

FINANCE Tuesday, 17 January 2017 15:24

Litigation Partner Relocates to Asia

International law firm Simmons & Simmons has announced the relocation of a litigation and regulatory partner from London to its Hong Kong office.

FINANCE Tuesday, 17 January 2017 11:53

PwC Singapore Inks Cybersecurity Partnership

Risk assessment and cybersecurity strategy services from PwC Singapore will soon be complemented by High-Tech Bridge’s web security testing platform as the two firms announce a strategic partnership in cybersecurity.

FINANCE Tuesday, 17 January 2017 11:07

HSBC Accused as Banker Behind Indonesia’s Deforestation Crisis

In a new report, non-governmental environmental organization Greenpeace International, claims HSBC loaned hundreds of millions of dollars to some of the most destructive palm oil companies in Indonesia.

FINANCE Tuesday, 17 January 2017 10:17

Change in APAC Role at HSBC

London based and Asia focused HSBC has re-shuffled senior bankers in its International Subsidiary Banking unit which manages commercial banking clients across 19 markets in Asia-Pacific. 

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