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FINANCE Thursday, 1 December 2016 12:44

Tycho Sneyers: «Sustainable Investing is Becoming Mainstream»

Tycho Sneyers, Responsible for Sustainable Investments at LGT Capital Partners, sees a clear trend among institutional investors toward environmentally and socially-oriented investing.

FINANCE Thursday, 1 December 2016 09:30

ANZ Ditches 2016 Staff Share Bonus

Australia’s ANZ Bank has told its staff that they will not be getting a $1,000 share bonus this year.

FINANCE Thursday, 1 December 2016 07:19

1MDB: Jho Low's Rebuke of BSI for «Taboo and Bad Luck»

1MDB financial mastermind Jho Low berated BSI bankers who questioned transactions which resembled money-laundering transfers. He invoked a surprising excuse.

FINANCE Thursday, 1 December 2016 07:19

Japan Exchange Group to Trial Blockchain

JPX group companies are to conduct proof of concept testing based on the possibility of applying blockchain or distributed ledger technology to capital market infrastructure.

PEOPLE Thursday, 1 December 2016 05:04

Franklin Templeton With New Distribution Team

Asset Manager Franklin Templeton has announced a new operating structure for its distribution team in Australia.

PEOPLE Thursday, 1 December 2016 04:57

Citi Ventures Gets New Boss

Citigroup has promoted a fintech investor to lead Citi Ventures, a division that backs young financial technology companies.

FINANCE Thursday, 1 December 2016 04:40

Georg von Wattenwyl: «We Need To Build The Right Partnerships»

Delivering a sustainable offering, coupled with valuable accompanying services and investment content, will hinge on generating innovative community-driven ideas for structured products, Vontobel's Georg von Wattenwyl writes for finews.asia.

WEB'S BEST Thursday, 1 December 2016 00:00

Web's Best – December 2016

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FINANCE Wednesday, 30 November 2016 23:17

Sergio Ermotti, Darkly Mysterious Fashion Model

UBS boss or high-fashion model? Sergio Ermotti shows his regal side after a luxury publication voted him «Man of the Year».

FINANCE Wednesday, 30 November 2016 18:40

Former BSI Wealth Planner Linked to 1MDB Had Surprising Job Offer

Former BSI wealth planner Yeo Jiawei has denied that he began working directly for alleged 1MDB financial kingpin Jho Low in 2014. Instead, he claims to have had an offer from a Swiss banking giant.

FINANCE Wednesday, 30 November 2016 14:45

Are Banks Becoming Just a Regulated Utility

Banks are losing up to half of new sales to up and coming competitors like fintechs and according to Bain & Company, it is about to get worse and fast.

FINANCE Wednesday, 30 November 2016 13:26

Online Broker Set to Expand Hong Kong Business

London headquartered online broker to both retail and institutional clients, One Financial Markets, is set to increase its presence in the competitive Asian market.

FINANCE Wednesday, 30 November 2016 10:55

Management Clearout at AMP

Citing a realignment of business to focus on performance and growth, Australian financial services group AMP has announced sweeping changes to its senior leadership team.

FINANCE Wednesday, 30 November 2016 08:21

Australian Fund Manager Augments Asian Coverage with New Office

The investor-owned fund manager, IFM Investors, who currently operate one Asian office in Tokyo, has increased its Asian footprint with a new office in one of the regions top finance hubs.   

FINANCE Wednesday, 30 November 2016 07:43

1MDB: Ex-BSI Banker's Guilty Plea Reveals Swiss Bank Ties

The guilty plea of a former BSI private banker has brought to light the close-knit network of Swiss banks working hand-in-hand to launder millions pilfered from 1MDB, the scandal-engulfed Malaysian state fund.

FINANCE Wednesday, 30 November 2016 07:30

DBS, Bank of Singapore to Continue Private Banking Bulk-Up

DBS and Bank of Singapore signaled their willingness to splash out on acquisitions in order to bulk up their business with Asia's wealthy. Domestic banks are increasingly stiff competition for Swiss banks in Asia.

FINANCE Tuesday, 29 November 2016 17:26

Crowdfunding Specialist Opens in Singapore Names new Head

Equity crowdfunding specialist OurCrowd has opened an office in Singapore, its seventh worldwide, to serve the growing community of Asian investors interested in funding early stage high-growth companies.

FINANCE Tuesday, 29 November 2016 14:37

Banking Salaries Slow but Fintech Looks Robust

Banking salary budget increases for 2017 are set to be well below those in the tech sector, and also below those of the financial services sector as a whole, an Asia wide survey by Willis Towers Watson shows.

FINANCE Tuesday, 29 November 2016 13:24

Is The Chinese Spending Splurge About to end

The days of mainland Chinese tycoons snapping up vineyards in Bordeaux and New York trophy penthouses may be over as Beijing begins to tighten capital outflows.

FINANCE Tuesday, 29 November 2016 12:13

Macquarie Merges Business Units

Australia's Macquarie Group is to merge Macquarie Securities Group and the Commodities and Financial Markets Group. Macquarie management claim that client commitment and the opportunity to provide clients with an integrated, end to end service across global...

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