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ADVERTORIAL Saturday, 15 October 2016 19:03

Henderson: Managing Risks and Opportunities in Emerging Markets

The demographic shifts and fast pace of change in emerging markets present compelling investment opportunities, but also significant risks, Glen Finegan, Henderson's Head of Emerging Market Equities, writes.

FINANCE Saturday, 15 October 2016 14:39

UBS Christens London Site Quietly

UBS opened a 12-story «groundscraper» to house its 5,300 London staff. Former chancellor George Osborne was on hand at the building’s opening, a more low-key affair than the 2012 ground-breaking ceremony.

FINANCE Friday, 14 October 2016 19:09

1MDB Reaches White House

The billion-dollar corruption scandal engulfing 1MDB has taken on a political dimension: a star-studded delegation tied to the Malaysian state fund visited Barack Obama at the White House three years ago.

FINANCE Friday, 14 October 2016 16:49

Private Banking: Who's Next to Go?

The much praised growth market of Asia is quickly turning in a liability for many banks. The Asian business of ABN Amro for instance has been put up for sale. What are the likely strategies of the rivals?

PEOPLE Friday, 14 October 2016 13:40

Hogan Lovells Enters Shanghai

Global law firm Hogan Lovells and Fujian Fidelity Law Firm have entered into a formal association in the China Free Trade Zone.

FINANCE Friday, 14 October 2016 11:40

Julius Baer Taps Asia Again

Swiss pure play private bank Julius Baer, which calls Asia its second home, has placed a second SGD-denominated perpetual tier 1 subordinated bond in Singapore.

FINANCE Friday, 14 October 2016 10:48

Stock Rising for Credit Suisse Investment Bank

finews.asia reported that Credit Suisse had added to its Investment Banking team in China. The Swiss bank is also steadily climbing in the global M&A league tables. What is it doing right?

FINANCE Friday, 14 October 2016 07:50

CBRE Names Advisory Head for Greater China

Commercial real estate services and investment firm CBRE has appointed a new Managing Director, Head of Advisory & Transaction Services for Greater China, effective immediately.

FINANCE Friday, 14 October 2016 07:49

Goldman Enters Fintech Space

Goldman Sachs has moved into the retail and fintech banking space with the introduction of Marcus by Goldman Sachs, an online platform offering unsecured personal loans to consumers.

FINANCE Thursday, 13 October 2016 22:42

1MDB: The Masterminds, the Swiss Bankers and the Hollywood Star

1MDB is a scandal that has it all: secret bank accounts, corrupt politicians, Swiss bankers, a Hollywood star and an army of investigators hunting them down. finews.com manual to a maze spanning the globe.

FINANCE Thursday, 13 October 2016 20:35

Is an Alliance of Non-European Finance Hubs Taking Shape?

Switzerland is redoubling efforts to join up with the City of London following the Brexit. Is an alliance of non-European finance centers including Singapore and Hong Kong taking shape?

FINANCE Thursday, 13 October 2016 18:07

Asia Creating a Billionaire Every Three Days

The number of billionaires in Asia increased last year, despite a global economic slowdown, according to the Billionaires Report 2016.

FINANCE Thursday, 13 October 2016 17:27

Standard Life Investments: New Singapore Team

Asset manager Standard Life Investments has appointed a four-strong team and a new CEO in Singapore, marking a significant step in the company’s commitment to Asia Pacific.

ADVERTORIAL Thursday, 13 October 2016 16:04

How Sustainably Do Fund Managers Invest?

Private equity and hedge fund managers are increasingly integrating ESG into their investment decision-making. This is shown by a recent survey of LGT Capital Partners.

FINANCE Thursday, 13 October 2016 14:12

Milan Patel: «U.S.' Swiss Bank Probe Turns to Singapore»

A long-winded criminal investigation into Swiss banks in the U.S. has gone largely silent. As banks in Switzerland await their fate, U.S. authorities are turning their focus to Singapore, a U.S. lawyer tells finews.asia.

FINANCE Thursday, 13 October 2016 11:22

Chinese Billionaires Outstrip U.S.

The latest Hurun report, The China Rich List 2016, sees Wanda Group Chairman Wang Jianlin, retain his crown as China's richest person with a fortune of $32.1bn.

PEOPLE Thursday, 13 October 2016 07:59

BNP Paribas Tests Bankers Stress

BNP Paribas employees have taken part in an academic trial that saw them wear Microsoft Band 2s that gathered biometric data to measure their stress levels and provide biometric measurements and data.

FINANCE Thursday, 13 October 2016 07:13

Japanese Banker Arrested

A former senior employee of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp has been arrested for allegedly pocketing about ¥190 million by manipulating the bank’s foreign exchange trading system.

PEOPLE Thursday, 13 October 2016 07:13

Ex-Barclays Research Head Joins Colliers

Global commercial real estate services firm Colliers International has announced two senior appointments to its Singapore team, including the former head of Singapore Real Estate and REITs at Barclays Bank.

FINANCE Wednesday, 12 October 2016 19:01

Falcon Faces Swiss Criminal Probe over 1MDB

Falcon Private Bank's problems keep piling up: the day after having the license to operate in Singapore yanked by authorities and its branch manager in the city-state arrested, Swiss prosecutors said they are looking into the bank's dealings with 1MDB as well.

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