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FINANCE Monday, 1 August 2016 07:05

Hong Kong SFC Names Executive Director

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has continued with its recent management restructuring by appointing a new Executive Director of Investment Products. 

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PEOPLE Sunday, 31 July 2016 17:44

Union Bancaire Privee Hires from Morgan Stanley and Barclays

Geneva headquartered Union Banciare Privee has augmented the Singapore business with the recruitment of a duo of experienced bankers covering two key client areas.

PEOPLE Friday, 29 July 2016 23:52

Credit Suisse Fills Key Wealth Management Post

Credit Suisse has filled the vacancy left by the surprise departure of veteran banker John Haefelfinger in specialty and corporate lending. The Swiss bank is also creating a new unit.

FINANCE Friday, 29 July 2016 21:12

CS Firms Up U.S. Private Bank Plans

Credit Suisse is poised to enter the U.S. private banking market again. The Swiss bank is firming up plans previously reported by finews.asia.

FINANCE Friday, 29 July 2016 14:57

Asian Inflows Bolster UBS

Switzerland’s largest bank and Asia’s biggest wealth manager, UBS, can once again thank its APAC business for the strongest influx of net new assets.

FINANCE Friday, 29 July 2016 13:34

UBS Q2 Shows Private Bank Weakness

UBS said second-quarter profit fell 14 percent on the year. The Swiss bank's flagship wealth management operations posted a drop in income and pretax profit, thinner margins, and missed a target for fresh client money.

FINANCE Friday, 29 July 2016 12:57

E-Trading Bullion System Launched

Local Singaporean firm GoldSilver Central has embraced technology with the launch of an electronic trading platform for physically-backed gold, silver and platinum. Will it resonate with investors? 

FINANCE Friday, 29 July 2016 07:29

Ex-Fidelity Head in New Role

Australian global fund manager BT Investment Management has appointed a new CEO who will also become a member of the Global Executive Committee.

FINANCE Thursday, 28 July 2016 21:52

Tidjane Thiam: No Regrets, No Mistakes

CEO Tidjane Thiam has borne the brunt of criticism leveled at Credit Suisse in recent months. An encouraging second-quarter performance has partly vindicated his strategy and approach.

FINANCE Thursday, 28 July 2016 18:54

Credit Suisse: No Collapse – No Gloss

Credit Suisse is displaying signs of a recovery after the first tough months under its new CEO Tidjane Thiam. But there's no place for euphoria, what with a string of problems still to be tackled. Here's a list of the most urgent.

FINANCE Thursday, 28 July 2016 18:44

Asia Is Credit Suisse's Most Attractive Market

The CEO of Credit Suisse in Asia Pacific is encouraged with the pace and momentum of the Swiss bank's strategy in the region, after a surprise quarterly profit.

FINANCE Thursday, 28 July 2016 15:18

Standard Chartered Names Regional Head in Hong Kong

Standard Chartered Private Bank has announced the appointment of a new Regional Head, Private Banking, Greater China and North Asia, effective January 2017.

FINANCE Thursday, 28 July 2016 13:19

Credit Suisse Surprises on Q2 Profit

Credit Suisse's businesses bounced back to profits in the second quarter, defying investor expectations of another loss. The Swiss bank is within striking distance of its year-end target to bolster capital.

FINANCE Thursday, 28 July 2016 12:47

DBS CIO Scoops Disruption Prize

At the recent Talent Unleashed APAC Awards in Melbourne, the Chief Innovation Officer of DBS Bank was judged, by a panel that included Steve Wozniak and Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson. 

FINANCE Thursday, 28 July 2016 11:59

OCBC Profit Slips but Wealth Grows

Singapore based OCBC bank reported a profit for the second quarter of 2016 down from a year ago. What influence has the acquisition of Barclays Wealth Asian units had? 

FINANCE Thursday, 28 July 2016 08:40

Standard Chartered Replaces Chairman

London headquartered Standard Chartered Bank has appointed a former International Monetary Fund unit head as its new Chairman. Incumbent Sir John Peace will stand down at the end of this year.

FINANCE Thursday, 28 July 2016 07:07

UBS Philanthropy Expert Exits

A veteran UBS wealth management executive is leaving the Swiss bank, finews.asia has learned. The departure of the philanthropy specialist follows an overhaul of the bank's charitable activities.

FINANCE Wednesday, 27 July 2016 17:16

Deutsche Bank Barely Profitable

Deutsche Bank was barely profitable in the second quarter and the chief executive will now examine further cost cuts.

FINANCE Wednesday, 27 July 2016 16:31

Jones Day Adds Partners in Asia

Law firm Jones Day has announced the addition of five partners in Asia, boosting its banking and finance capabilities throughout the region.

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