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FINANCE Thursday, 25 August 2016 17:41

Law on Potentates: Stolen Assets Aren't Safe in Switzerland

The new Swiss law on potentates is an important signal to criminal leaders of this world, writes Lukas Wiedemann: unlawfully acquired money isn't welcome anymore in Switzerland.

FINANCE Thursday, 25 August 2016 17:25

Global Real Estate Firm Boosts China Team

Knight Frank, the independent global property consultancy has made four new management level appointments in Shanghai and Beijing.

FINANCE Thursday, 25 August 2016 16:47

Banks in Singapore Come Under Examination

As Singapore sees an increasing spate of defaults, the city-state’s private banks are coming under the microscope for earning bonuses by selling the risky debt. The regulator claims an industry group is looking into the actions.

PEOPLE Thursday, 25 August 2016 16:18

Finsia Appoints New CEO

As it adjusts to changing consumer and regulatory expectations, Australasia’s peak financial services association, Finsia, has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer.

FINANCE Thursday, 25 August 2016 13:56

New Unit Head at HSBC

HSBC Bank has appointed a new Head of its Retail Banking and Wealth Management business in Singapore. 

FINANCE Thursday, 25 August 2016 12:50

Citi Fintech Award Winner Goes Live

U.S. banking giant Citi has announced that the recipient of Citi Mobile Challenge Asia Pacific «Best Money Manager Solution» award. Mtel, has taken its winning concept to market with the launch of the CreditCheck app in Hong Kong.

FINANCE Thursday, 25 August 2016 10:48

Morgan Stanley Hit by Hong Kong Regulator

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has fined Morgan Stanley Hong Kong Securities for internal control failures between 2010 and March 2016.

FINANCE Thursday, 25 August 2016 07:12

Old Mutual Goes For Gold With Senior Hire

Old Mutual Global Investors, part of Old Mutual Wealth, has a newly created Singapore based role of Managing Director for Commodities.

FINANCE Thursday, 25 August 2016 07:12

Former Macquarie Advisers Banned

In an effort to lift standards by major financial advice providers in the country, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has continued its crackdown, banning two Macquarie advisers. 

FINANCE Thursday, 25 August 2016 03:40

UBS and Fudan University Launch Certificate and Scholarship Program

In association with one of China's leading business schools, Swiss bank UBS has launched the «UBS-Fudan Finance Certificate and Scholarship».

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 August 2016 15:37

Hong Kong Regulator SFC Suspends Trader

The Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong has suspended the licence of an account executive of BOCOM International Securities for 18 months, for engaging in manipulative activities.

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 August 2016 14:30

UBS Digital Currency Wins Backing From Banks

UBS for months has been working on a digital currency at its laboratory in London. The effort seems to have paid off.

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 August 2016 12:19

Singapore Regulator Keeps up Fintech Momentum

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has announced the opening of its Fintech Innovation Lab. The purpose-built facility, known as Looking Glass@MAS, is located within the regulators own headquarters.

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 August 2016 11:25

Credit Suisse: Bigger Investor, More Influence?

A major Credit Suisse investor raised its stake again recently to just behind the Swiss bank’s largest shareholder, the state of Qatar. Does the move foretell a shift in priorities for the crisis-hit bank?

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 August 2016 10:50

New CEO at Eastspring Singapore

The Asian investment management arm of Prudential plc, Eastspring Investments, one of the region’s largest investment managers, has announced a new Chief Executive Officer for its Singapore business.

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 August 2016 10:22

Perpetual Names Group Executive

Perpetual, one of Australia's largest independent wealth managers, has announced the appointment of a new group executive of marketing.

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 August 2016 04:40

Jian Shi Cortesi: «Investors Will Likely be Highly Selective»

With the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect programme investors are looking at the second largest equity market globally by market cap, traded through Hong Kong, GAM's Jian Shi Cortesi writes.

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 August 2016 03:29

UBS: Juerg Zeltner’s Conundrum

«I’m not looking for net new money,» UBS's wealth management head, Juerg Zeltner, said on Tuesday. The statement lays bare the dilemma for the head of the largest bank in the world. He is left with only one option.

FINANCE Tuesday, 23 August 2016 19:56

Bank of Singapore Hires From Credit Suisse for Philippines

OCBC’s private banking unit, Bank of Singapore, has recruited two ultra-high net worth private bankers for the Philippines from Switzerland's Credit Suisse.

FINANCE Tuesday, 23 August 2016 16:04

Indonesia «Rock Star» Leads Tax Crackdown

Indonesia is intent on getting back lost tax income to fund a widening budget gap. The island nation has tasked a tough-talking former World Bank executive with the job.

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