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FINANCE Thursday, 5 January 2017 16:24

Senior Corporate Finance Hire at JLL in China

JLL China has appointed a new Director of Corporate Finance, Greater China, bolstering the firm’s capabilities in structured finance, capital raising and debt advisory.

FINANCE Thursday, 5 January 2017 11:06

Clifford Chance Keeps HK IPO Crown

International law firm Clifford Chance has maintained its top spot advising on the biggest initial public offerings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for 2016.

FINANCE Thursday, 5 January 2017 11:01

Former Falcon Bank Manager Charged

The former branch manager of Falcon Private Bank in Singapore has become the fifth person to be charged in the extensive and ongoing probe of the scandal-plagued Malaysian state investment fund.

FINANCE Thursday, 5 January 2017 07:21

Fidelity Secures First Private Fund Management License in China

Fidelity International's foreign-owned enterprise in Shanghai has become the first global asset manager to register with the Asset Management Association of China as a private fund management company.

FINANCE Thursday, 5 January 2017 07:20

France Borrows U.S. Methods in UBS Tax Case

UBS is fighting a bitter battle in France over hidden offshore accounts. Now, French officials have found a new and untested way to extract millions from the Swiss bank.

FINANCE Thursday, 5 January 2017 07:15

Ex-BSI Banker Plans Appeal

A former BSI private banker plans to appeal his conviction for interfering with witnesses in the 1MDB corruption scandal. Another court trial on charges of money-laundering awaits him next year.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 January 2017 17:23

Jefferies Raids Credit Suisse Again

American investment bank Jefferies has poached another series of investment bankers from Credit Suisse, a blow to the Swiss bank's leveraged loans franchise. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 January 2017 15:31

Professionals Seek Promotion Over Cash

Two-thirds of professionals would prefer a promotion with no raise over a raise with no promotion in the New Year, a survey of headhunter firm Korn Ferry shows.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 January 2017 11:44

A Robo-Adviser For Women Only

In an effort to demystify money management, a Robo-adviser has been launched in Singapore catering to Asian women only. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 January 2017 10:29

Credit Suisse Makes Senior Management Changes in Singapore

Switzerland’s Credit Suisse has announced several new appointments in its Singapore country management team including a change to the Singapore CEO position.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 January 2017 08:18

Key Ally to Zurich CEO Departs

In a blow to Zurich Insurance CEO Mario Greco, a key ally and the architect of the insurer's new strategy has departed suddenly, finews.asia can reveal.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 January 2017 07:17

Hong Kong SFC Updates «Alert List»

The Securities and Futures Commission, Hong Kong’s financial regulator, has updated its Alert List. The city is frequently a target for scam websites and financial phishing. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 January 2017 07:17

Swiss Banking: 2017's Hot Spots

After years on the defensive, Swiss banking could be set for a breakout year. Landmark decisions on regulation, interest rates and at Swiss giant Credit Suisse are expected. Here are the seven most important ones.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 January 2017 18:12

HSBC Private Bank Prioritises Indonesia Adds Senior Hires

HSBC Private Bank has announced the expansion of its Indonesian coverage with the introduction of a new team. Under the new structure, there will now be two dedicated teams covering Indonesia.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 January 2017 15:53

Management Reshuffle at Indosuez

Indosuez Wealth Management has calibrated its Asian leadership with the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer for Asia and a Commercial Head of Indosuez Wealth Management, Asia.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 January 2017 11:20

Leadership Change at Aon Hewitt

Aon Hewitt, the global talent, retirement and health solutions business of New York listed Aon, has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer for its consulting business in Greater China.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 January 2017 10:23

ANZ Sells Chinese Bank Stake

Australia's ANZ has disposed of it's 20 percent stake in China's Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank. The move further dilutes the banks Asian exposure.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 January 2017 07:37

Bank Set to List in Yangon

First Private Bank will launch its public offering at the Yangon Stock Exchange on January 20 to become the fourth listed company on the nascent exchange.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 January 2017 07:13

Foundation to Target Fintech M&A Deals

The influence of China in advancing fintech is likely to grow even stronger in 2017 with news that a new institution has accumulated a substantial war chest of funds to invest in fintech across Asia.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 January 2017 07:13

Indonesia Cuts Relationship With J.P. Morgan Over Negative Research Note

The finance ministry in Jakarta has cut all partnerships with U.S. banking giant J.P. Morgan Chase after emerging markets equity strategists at the firm recommended investors reduce their portfolio investment exposure to the biggest economy in Southeast Asia.

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