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FINANCE Monday, 19 December 2016 06:44

Hong Kong SFC Freezes Client Account

The Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong has issued notices to two brokers, instructing them to freeze a client account suspected of market manipulation and account hacking.

FINANCE Monday, 19 December 2016 06:30

Thomas Piske: «The Job Profile for Private Bankers is in a State of Flux»

In an interview, Thomas Piske, CEO LGT Private Banking, talks about the attractiveness of the industry, the future prospects it holds and what kind of qualifications are required of private bankers in order to be successful.

FINANCE Sunday, 18 December 2016 22:29

London Next for Bank of Singapore?

Since the Brexit vote this year the talk has been dominated by banks leaving the U.K. capital. In an interview the CEO of Bank of Singapore hinted that the next branch they open might well be in London.

FINANCE Sunday, 18 December 2016 04:31

What Can Private Investors Expect in 2017?

Chances are high that we won’t get bored in 2017 and that active management is getting even more important, Vontobel’s Daniel Brüesch says.

FINANCE Saturday, 17 December 2016 10:45

Prison Sentence for BSI Banker

The former Banca della Svizzera Italiana senior banker Yvonne Seah Yew Foong, was yesterday sentenced to two weeks behind bars and handed a $10,000 fine.

FINANCE Friday, 16 December 2016 23:00

Brigitte Strebel: «Will Donald Trump Accelerate the End of the Dollar?»

Crypto currencies based on the Blockchain technology have the potential to replace the U.S. dollar as the preferred currency for global transactions, finance expert Brigitte Strebel writes in an essay for finews.first.

FINANCE Friday, 16 December 2016 17:18

Hong Kong Regulator Seeks to Increase Fintech Talent Pool

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has linked with the Applied Science and Technology Research Institute to launch the Fintech Career Accelerator Scheme.

FINANCE Friday, 16 December 2016 17:09

UBS Cutting Asian Investment Banking Jobs

After making cuts to its private bank, UBS is now chopping at its investment bank in Hong Kong and Singapore. As many as 20 employees are set to go.

FINANCE Friday, 16 December 2016 13:58

Second Ex-BSI Banker Convicted

As part of the ongoing investigations into the scandal swirling around the 1MDB fund, a second former BSI private banker has been convicted in Singapore.

FINANCE Friday, 16 December 2016 13:23

New Head of Project Advisory at Nomura

Earlier this year Japanese bank Nomura unveiled plans to establish a new Asian Infrastructure Project Office based in Singapore. It has now named the Head of Project Advisory.

FINANCE Friday, 16 December 2016 09:44

Another Senior Departure at UBS

Only seven months after taking up the role, the co-head of equity capital markets for Asia at UBS is said to be leaving the Swiss bank by the end of the year.

FINANCE Friday, 16 December 2016 07:09

NAB to Launch API Developer Portal

National Australia Bank is set to become the first major Australian bank to launch an Application Programming Interface Developer Portal.

FINANCE Friday, 16 December 2016 07:06

Citi Names Exec to Foster Private Bank-Investment Banking Ties

Citigroup has tasked a high-ranking executive with more effectively fostering business leads between its wealth management arm and its investment bank in Asia.

FINANCE Friday, 16 December 2016 07:06

Credit Suisse Settles With Italian Prosecutors

Credit Suisse has reached an agreement with the Italian authorities to end an investigation. The bank will pay a fine for its practice to help Italian clients transfer assets offshore to avoid paying taxes.

FINANCE Friday, 16 December 2016 07:05

Vontobel Emerging Markets Fund Struggles After Jain Departure

Rajiv Jain for years acted as the figurehead for Bank Vontobel's asset management. After the star fund manager departed, the performance of the unit has declined.

FINANCE Friday, 16 December 2016 07:05

Credit Suisse Investment Bankers Eye Own Listing as Year's Biggest

A billion-franc initial public offering for a Swiss bank: it should be the crowning achievement to burnish the legacy of Credit Suisse's veteran Swiss investment banking head's long and illustrious career.

HIGH-END Friday, 16 December 2016 07:05

A Champagne Bar for Thirsty UBS Bankers and Others

The UBS headquarters on Bahnhofstrasse in Zurich is currently undergoing a major refurbishment. After the planned reopening in 2019, the property will also host a champagne bar, catering to bankers and tourists alike.

FINANCE Thursday, 15 December 2016 17:29

Swiss Chamber in Singapore Launches New Website

The Swiss Business Association in Singapore said it has gone live with its new website, shortly before the two countries mark 50 years of diplomatic relations. 

ADVERTORIAL Thursday, 15 December 2016 15:01

Formula E Races Accelerate Transition to Fossil-free Mobility

Electromobility is the subject of controversial debate in the sustainability segment. And many unanswered questions still remain. However, it’s a step in the right direction.

PEOPLE Thursday, 15 December 2016 14:44

UBS Shuffles Southeast Asia Structure in Efficiency Bid

UBS has changed the organisational set-up of its wealth management activities in South East Asia. The management and reporting line changes will take effect from January.

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