Monday, 18 November 2024

FINANCE Friday, 18 November 2016 08:52

Old Mutual: Asian Economies Ready for 2017

As a momentous 2016 begins to wind down, finews.asia features a commentary from Josh Crabb, head of Asian equities, and Christine Johnson, head of fixed income, from Old Mutual Global Investors.

FINANCE Friday, 18 November 2016 06:53

Ex-BSI Banker Trial Concludes with Denials

Former BSI banker Yeo Jiawei sought to distance himself from alleged 1MBD linchpin Jho Low in a criminal trial – but said he reaped millions from an Abu Dhabi official.

FINANCE Friday, 18 November 2016 06:51

J.P. Morgan To Be Fined Over Princeling Hires

The American investment bank will end a three-year U.S. investigation by paying millions and admitting that it did a quid pro quo: hiring the offspring of influential Chinese in exchange for business. 

PEOPLE Friday, 18 November 2016 06:44

Vontobel's Georg Schubiger: «We Don't Make Money By Moaning»

Chinese customers in the past were known as being happy to take risks and as dedicated traders, until they learned their lesson the hard way, Bank Vontobel's Georg Schubiger says in an interview with finews.asia.

FINANCE Friday, 18 November 2016 06:07

Fintech Award Winners in Singapore

The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Association of Banks in Singapore have awarded 10 fintech companies a total of more than one million Singapore dollars at the fintech awards.

FINANCE Friday, 18 November 2016 05:31

M&A: 2016 a New Record Year?

Global forecasts show that 2016 could reach a new peak in global deal announcements, even surpassing the previous record year 2007.

HIGH-END Thursday, 17 November 2016 22:54

«Planet Omega» Opens in Manila

Visitors to the luxurious Shangri-la Plaza in Manila can now immerse themselves in the «Planet Omega» exhibition, a fascinating display that reveals the many facets that make up the Omega brand.

ADVERTORIAL Thursday, 17 November 2016 21:40

Tech Under Trump: Implications For Investors

Stuart O’Gorman, Henderson's Director of Technology Equities, discusses what Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election may mean for tech stocks.

FINANCE Thursday, 17 November 2016 16:57

HSBC Private Bank Enters Australia

HSBC said it is opening an office in Australia, a move to expand its Asia-Pacific private banking activities. The British bank is targeting clients with more than $7.5 million, or A$10 million, in bankable assets.

FINANCE Thursday, 17 November 2016 15:21

Capital Group Strengthens Hong Kong Team

Fund manager Capital Group is augmenting its presence in Hong Kong. The asset manager has registered additional funds for retail investors and expanded the business development team.

PEOPLE Thursday, 17 November 2016 14:04

«People Are More Loyal to Their Bank Than to Their Spouse»

Banking is about to undergo sweeping cultural and structural change that will lead to cooperation agreements covering specific segments of the industry's activities, Kim Fournais, the CEO of Saxo Bank, told finews.asia in an interview.

HIGH-END Thursday, 17 November 2016 11:17

Credit Suisse Reflects on How Philanthropy Drives Progress

Despite years of rapid economic growth, Asia is still home to about two-thirds of the world’s poor. In this context Credit Suisse has organized the sixth annual Philanthropists Forum in Singapore.

FINANCE Thursday, 17 November 2016 10:39

Lombard Odier: Asian UHNW's Warming to Impact Investing

Asia-based investors are seeking to allocate more money to impact investing, according to a survey by Lombard Odier.

FINANCE Thursday, 17 November 2016 09:55

Asset Manager Names Chief Operating Officer

Asset manager PineBridge Investments has created a new role of Chief Operating Officer for Asia. This announcement follows a series of appointments as the firm continues to grow its team and operations in Asia.

FINANCE Thursday, 17 November 2016 06:53

Bank Indonesia Joins The Fintech Club

Bank Indonesia, the central bank of the Republic of Indonesian, has joined its nearest neighbours and launched a «special office» to facilitate the development of financial technology.

FINANCE Thursday, 17 November 2016 06:52

ABN Amro Cuts 1,500 Jobs

Dutch bank ABN Amro has said it is to cut its workforce by a further 1,500 jobs. The job losses were announced alongside the company’s third quarter earnings report.

FINANCE Thursday, 17 November 2016 06:51

Asia Bucks the Trend in Fintech Funding

According to the the latest quarterly report on global fintech venture capital trends published by KPMG and CB Insights, global venture capital fintech funding declined in the third quarter 2016.

FINANCE Wednesday, 16 November 2016 21:29

CS Shakes Up Management Ahead of Swiss Bank Launch

Credit Suisse appointed the management for its Swiss bank unit – set to be hived off this weekend – finews.asia reports exclusively. A key veteran investment banker for the Swiss bank is not part of top management.

FINANCE Wednesday, 16 November 2016 16:02

Leonteq Defines Performance Targets 2020

Derivates provider Leonteq defined a set of strategic goals and has now presented an overhaul of its structure as it bids to reach the targets set for 2020.

FINANCE Wednesday, 16 November 2016 14:58

Ravi Menon: «Regulation Must Not Front-run Innovation»

Speaking at the Singapore Fintech Festival Ravi Menon, Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, reminded the attendees that technology is really about fostering a culture of innovation.

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