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FINANCE Monday, 4 July 2016 17:55

Brexit Explained by Tidjane Thiam

The poor state of the British education system reminds him of conditions his country of origin, Ivory Coast, said Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam. Disillusionment with inequality is what lies behind Brexit, he argued.

FINANCE Monday, 4 July 2016 15:24

Credit Suisse Sweetens «Special Bonuses»

Crisis-hit Credit Suisse has its hands full retaining top talent amid a wide-ranging restructuring under Tidjane Thiam. The Swiss bank is apparently reaching deep into its pockets to prevent an exodus.

FINANCE Monday, 4 July 2016 15:19

Vistra Makes Another Acquisition

Just a few months after expanding its footprint into India, The Vistra Group has embarked on another transaction, this time in Singapore, buying an international corporate services provider based in the city-state.

FINANCE Monday, 4 July 2016 07:05

J.P. Morgan Wants Fintech Insiders

J.P. Morgan is inviting startups to sit side by side with its businesses in order to develop innovations that could revolutionise the sector. The move comes shortly after Chief Executive Jamie Dimon, said of the fintech innovators, a lot of things they do, we can...

FINANCE Monday, 4 July 2016 07:04

Grenada Touts $200,000-Per-Family Citizenship

Grenada is the latest entrant to the $2 billion cash-for-citizenship sweepstakes, touting its pristine beaches, friendly locals and luxury real estate industry as an ideal match for wealthy investors looking for a second passport. How does the Caribbean nation...

PEOPLE Friday, 1 July 2016 22:23

Prominent Credit Suisse Exec Exits

FINANCE Friday, 1 July 2016 15:32

Ex-Barclays NRI Head Jumps to Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered has announced the appointment of a new Regional Head, Private Banking, ASEAN & South Asia and Global Head, Non-Resident Indian.

FINANCE Friday, 1 July 2016 14:37

Citi Private Bank: Brexit Only a Regional Financial Event

Speaking in Singapore the New York based Chief Investment Strategist at Citi Private Bank was dismissive of any deep or lasting impact from last weeks U.K. referendum. However, another issue could be damaging for Asia.

FINANCE Friday, 1 July 2016 07:11

Where Next for ANZ’s Under Review Asian Wealth Units

Expansion across Asia was at one time the key to ANZ’s future. And why not, growing into the wealthiest region in the world made fiscal sense. Times change however and a current internal review looks likely to see an end to all that, and more.

FINANCE Friday, 1 July 2016 07:01

UBS Intersects Aid and Finance

UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti challenged staff to find financial solutions for the most pressing problems facing society today such as diseases, education, and climate change. The hidden bonus is to UBS's private bank.

FINANCE Friday, 1 July 2016 05:59

The Cities Breathing Down London's Neck

The City of London is quivering at the prospect at losing as many as 70,000 banking jobs as a result of Britain's vote to leave the European Union. The reality is that London has already lost hundreds of jobs.

FINANCE Friday, 1 July 2016 05:57

Asia’s Mixed Reaction to U.K. Real Estate

While Singapore's third largest bank has suspended its loan offering for London properties, in Hong Kong, buyers have been opportunistically snapping up bargains. So who is right?

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PEOPLE Thursday, 30 June 2016 19:44

UBS' Orcel: Perfect Storm Brewing

The UBS Investment Bank is facing a string of high-profile departures and its boss, Andrea Orcel, has warned the staff to be ready for substantial pressure.

FINANCE Thursday, 30 June 2016 15:27

David Stubbs: «I Like the Idea of an Alliance of Finance Kings»

Switzerland's financial center may benefit from bloodletting in London's finance circles following Britain's decision to leave the European Union, leading city strategist David Stubbs told finews.asia.

PEOPLE Thursday, 30 June 2016 15:06

Credit Suisse’s Urs Rohner: «I have to contradict»

The chairman of crisis-hit Credit Suisse, Urs Rohner, has backed the Swiss bank’s Chief Executive. But he cautions that Credit Suisse has to deliver in coming quarters.

FINANCE Thursday, 30 June 2016 12:19

Former McKinsey Partner Joins Allianz for Digitally-led Business

German financial services provider Allianz has appointed a Chief Digital Officer for Asia. He joins from China’s Ping An Fintech Company.

ADVERTORIAL Thursday, 30 June 2016 11:35

Brexit: What Does the ‘Leave’ Vote Mean for Markets?

What does Brexit mean for various asset classes? Two experts from Henderson Global Investors provide their views on real estate and U.K. stocks.

FINANCE Thursday, 30 June 2016 07:04

Udit Gambhir: «Regulatory Scrutiny From Singapore Won't Affect Us»

Mauritius can provide administration support services for client-facing teams in Singapore. «This allows us to provide an integrated solution to our clients,» Udit Gambhir from Cim Global Business says.

PEOPLE Thursday, 30 June 2016 07:02

Prominent Swiss Banker Invests in Fintech Company Advanon

Advanon is having a banner year: the Zurich-based fintech company is posting strong growth rates, has now won the former head of private banking at J. Safra Sarasin and is planning an international expansion.

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