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FINANCE Friday, 17 June 2016 11:09

New Head of Wealth at Rothschild Singapore

Rothschild Wealth Management has recalibrated its Asian business with two key appointments in Singapore and a new Head of Wealth Management for Asia. The previous Singapore wealth chief will relocate to Zurich.

FINANCE Friday, 17 June 2016 10:34

HSBC to Pay $1.5 Billion to End Class Action

The second quarter numbers for HSBC will take a painful hit with news that the bank has agreed to settle a long running legal case.

FINANCE Friday, 17 June 2016 08:10

Pictet Appoints New Senior Managing Partner

Pictet, the private bank based in Geneva, reports a change of guard at the top of the institution: out goes a partner after almost three decades and in comes another veteran at the bank.

FINANCE Friday, 17 June 2016 05:07

Credit Suisse: Facebook for the Ultra-Rich

The Swiss bank’s social media platform for the ultra-rich is moving ahead – with an intriguing strategic plan which shows that Credit Suisse hasn't entirely written off the U.S. wealth market.

FINANCE Thursday, 16 June 2016 16:36

Global Asset Manager Hit With Large Fine

In the second high profile censure in as many days, State Street Global Advisors Asia has been reprimanded and financially punished by the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong.

FINANCE Thursday, 16 June 2016 16:30

Australia and Singapore in Fintech Pact

The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission have agreed to help financial technology businesses explore opportunities in their respective markets.

FINANCE Thursday, 16 June 2016 12:20

How Much Hope For Credit Suisse?

Despite a massive slide in Credit Suisse’s shares, at least one major investor has come out backing the new strategy of Switzerland’s second-largest bank. 

PEOPLE Thursday, 16 June 2016 11:27

Friedman's Strategy Trap At GAM

Swiss asset manager GAM, led by Chief Executive Alex Friedman, is in the most severe crisis in its history. Its traditional business model is antiquated, and Friedman’s new strategy isn't bearing fruit yet.

FINANCE Thursday, 16 June 2016 10:54

Former UBS Business Goes Live

After a longer than expected gestation period, the acquisition of UBS Wealth Management Australia has been completed and the new business has commenced operations.   

FINANCE Thursday, 16 June 2016 09:30

Credit Suisse in Senior Hire for Thailand Push

Credit Suisse identified Thailand as an underserved wealth market and put in place a team to grow its assets there. Now the bank has made a move on-boarding a respected Thai wealth veteran.

PEOPLE Thursday, 16 June 2016 06:55

LinkedIn Deal Showcases Ex-CSFB Star Banker

Microsoft’s $26 billion deal to acquire professional network LinkedIn means a fee boom for investment banks. A prominent former CSFB banker is behind the megadeal.

FINANCE Wednesday, 15 June 2016 17:14

Hong Kong Regulator Rebukes and Fines Schroders

London headquartered global asset manager Schroders, has fallen foul of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, and in the process, received a hefty fine and serious censure.

FINANCE Wednesday, 15 June 2016 13:42

ANZ Makes Compliance Change

Melbourne headquartered ANZ Bank has announced the appointment of a new Chief Compliance Officer, the new appointee will report to Group Chief Risk Officer Nigel Williams.

FINANCE Wednesday, 15 June 2016 10:31

Marc «Dr. Doom» Faber: «Nothing Better Than Leaving the EU»

He is always contrarian and sometimes controversial, now commenting on Brexit, Thailand based Marc Faber believes a U.K. exit could actually be good for everyone.

FINANCE Wednesday, 15 June 2016 06:54

Credit Suisse Asian Banker Bonuses in Focus

Investment banking bonuses at Credit Suisse in Asia, a cornerstone of the Swiss bank's new strategy, are bucking the trend of cuts seen in other financial hubs.

FINANCE Wednesday, 15 June 2016 06:50

UBS Gets Smart About Billion Dollar Art Trade

Dealing in contemporary art is big business – and UBS is very much part of it. The Swiss bank has now teamed up with a renowned art economist in a bid to advance its knowledge about the business.

FINANCE Wednesday, 15 June 2016 06:45

Ex-Credit Suisse Manager Joins Boutique

Boutique investment manager Bentham Asset Management, has announced the appointment of a Senior Portfolio Specialist.

FINANCE Wednesday, 15 June 2016 06:30

UBS: Advice Without Relationship Managers

UBS plans to introduce a wealth-management platform that works without relationship managers. The details of the plan aren't yet publicly known though.

FINANCE Tuesday, 14 June 2016 18:52

Deutsche Bank Asia Head To Depart

The head of Deutsche Bank's operations in Asia-Pacific is leaving next month after 13 years with the German bank. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 14 June 2016 15:51

Credit Suisse Asset Management Eyes Acquisitions

Credit Suisse, Switzerland's second-biggest bank, wants to rekindle its business through the much-talked-about restructuring program, however the bank is not ruling out making strategic acquisitions.

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