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FINANCE Friday, 12 August 2016 13:40

Ex-EFG Trust MD Joins Trident Trust

Trident Trust the independent provider of corporate, trust and fund services to the financial services sector has appointed a new Managing Director in Singapore.

FINANCE Friday, 12 August 2016 11:40

New Research Director for Morningstar in APAC

Global investment research and investment management firm Morningstar has appointed from within for the role of Director of Manager Research Ratings Asia-Pacific.

FINANCE Friday, 12 August 2016 07:37

Julius Baer Hires From UBS for Asian Role

A former UBS veteran has joined Swiss rival Julius Baer taking up the role of Head of Markets and Advisory Solutions in Hong Kong. A spokesperson in Zurich confirmed the move to finews.asia.

FINANCE Thursday, 11 August 2016 22:54

UBS' «Reservoir Dogs» Movie Moment

UBS executives star in a promotional video released by the Swiss bank. The 12-minute production features cinematic tricks to tug at the heartstrings, including swelling music, slow-motion and personal remembrances.

FINANCE Thursday, 11 August 2016 16:56

Chinese Bank Buys Into HK Wealth Manager

Multi-family office Carret Private Investments has received investment into its Asian private wealth management business from a subsidiary of a mainland bank.

FINANCE Thursday, 11 August 2016 14:46

Ex-Generali Head Named as Zurich CEO in APAC

Global insurance firm Zurich has announced the appointment of a new regional Chief Executive Officer of Zurich in Asia Pacific, effective September 1, 2016.

FINANCE Thursday, 11 August 2016 13:50

Record Gold Demand but Asia Slows

The first half of 2016 has been the second highest demand for gold on record. Increased concerns over political and economic uncertainty saw Investors flock to the precious metal. So where will it go next?

FINANCE Thursday, 11 August 2016 11:54

Where Does Asia Stand in The Billionaire League Tables This Year?

Wealth data firm Wealth-X has released its 2015-2016 Billionaire Census revealing a record number of billionaires globally.

FINANCE Thursday, 11 August 2016 07:20

Swiss Central Bank Names New Singapore Head

Switzerland's central bank has appointed a foreign exchange and gold specialist as the new head of its Singapore trading floor, finews.asia has learned.

FINANCE Thursday, 11 August 2016 07:20

Change at the Top for Legg Mason

U.S. asset manager Legg Mason has relocated a high achieving Executive Director from Scotland to Melbourne to drive forward the Australian business. 

FINANCE Thursday, 11 August 2016 00:34

EFG International to Pay Less for BSI on 1MDB

EFG International said it will pay considerably less to acquire Banca della Svizzera Italiana, or BSI, after the Ticino-based private bank bled client assets in recent months. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 10 August 2016 18:00

Singapore Lures Blockchain Star

Singapore has proven its mettle as a technology innovator by luring a prominent U.S. blockchain expert to a key advisory panel set up by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, MAS.

FINANCE Wednesday, 10 August 2016 16:23

TriLake Partners Adds to Singapore Team

Independent wealth manager TriLake Partners has announced its third key hire in less than six weeks. The Singapore based firm recently recruited a Chief Investment Officer and a Greater China specialist.

FINANCE Wednesday, 10 August 2016 15:06

Clients Pull Money From BSI in Wake of 1MDB

Clients pulled billions from Banca della Svizzera Italiana, or BSI, in the second quarter after the Ticino-based private bank was sanctioned by regulators for its dealings with scandal-engulfed 1MDB.

FINANCE Wednesday, 10 August 2016 13:44

First Group Names New CEO

First Names Group, a trust, fund, real estate and corporate services provider has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer. The new head takes over from Cengiz Somay, who decided to step down in July.

FINANCE Wednesday, 10 August 2016 12:34

New Leadership at Franklin Templeton in Asia

Franklin Templeton Investments has announced a new leadership structure. It organises leadership roles by geography and distribution channel, and includes several new senior-level appointments in Asia.

FINANCE Wednesday, 10 August 2016 07:11

U.S. Law Firm Opens Rep-Office in Singapore

American law firm Nixon Peabody has opened a representative office in Singapore. The new city-state set up will be the firm’s third office in Asia joining offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai. Why are so many U.S. firms pushing into the region?

FINANCE Wednesday, 10 August 2016 07:11

CBRE Names Ex-Morgan Stanley MD as new CEO for Japan

Commercial real estate services and investment firm CBRE has announced the appointment of a prominent industry veteran as the new President and CEO of CBRE’s business in Japan.

FINANCE Tuesday, 9 August 2016 21:32

Credit Suisse: Ultra-Rich Facebook Looking for Asian Investors

Credit Suisse has switched to spending and expansion mode for its private bank: it's «entrepreneur's bank» is taking shape in the U.S. A planned social network for ultra-wealthy harbours global ambitions. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 9 August 2016 17:31

UBP Undeterred by Oil Price Drop

The head of Union Bancaire Privee’s private bank says the Middle East is still rife for business despite a drop in the price of crude oil which has weighed on project finance as well as commercial and investment banking.

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