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PEOPLE Wednesday, 12 October 2022 11:39

Citi Hires Ex-UBS Banker for HNW Coverage in Hong Kong

Citi Private Bank has hired a former UBS executive to lead coverage of the high net worth market in Hong Kong and Greater China, finews.asia has learned. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 12 October 2022 09:50

Goldman Sachs: Up to $8 Billion Capital Gap at Credit Suisse

Concerns about lacking capital at Credit Suisse persists, this time with Goldman Sachs estimating a gap as high as $8 billion in 2024.

FINANCE Tuesday, 11 October 2022 15:54

Coinbase Receives Digital Asset License in Singapore

Crypto giant Coinbase will seek expansion in Asia Pacific via Singapore where it has received approval to provide services in the city-state.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 11 October 2022 14:25

Manulife Hires 20-Year Veteran to Lead Marketing in Asia

Insurance giant Manulife has announced the appointment of a 20-year veteran from AIA to lead its efforts in marketing and experience design in Asia.

FINANCE Tuesday, 11 October 2022 12:56

Allspring Opens Singapore Office

An experienced industry veteran will serve as executive director and CEO of Allspring’s local entity in Singapore.

FINANCE Tuesday, 11 October 2022 12:48

Hong Kong Official Defends Fallen Hub Ranking

Hong Kong's Financial Secretary defended the financial hub’s ranking drop in a recently published index specifically highlighting advantages over rival Singapore.

FINANCE Tuesday, 11 October 2022 12:40

The World’s Most Impactful Fintech Event Starts Soon

Each year, the Singapore Fintech Festival brings together the global fintech community to engage, connect, and collaborate on issues relating to financial services, public policy, and technology development.

FINANCE Tuesday, 11 October 2022 12:34

HSBC: DPM Growth Slows But Diversification Accelerates

Increasing market volatility and economic uncertainty have driven private banking clients to slow down new investments into discretionary mandates and accelerate diversification, according to HSBC’s Lina Lim in a conversation with finews.asia.

FINANCE Tuesday, 11 October 2022 10:23

HSBC Extends Private Banking Coverage to Western China

The British-based bank will expand its onshore presence in China by launching a new high-net-worth business in the west of China.

FINANCE Tuesday, 11 October 2022 10:04

UBS Secures New Office Space in Hong Kong

Switzerland's largest bank will lease 250,000 square feet of new office space in Hong Kong outside the traditional central business district. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 11 October 2022 09:25

MAS Bans Ex-BSI Banker Over Unreported 1MDB Transactions

In the 1MDB scandal’s latest development, Singapore's banking watchdog has issued a 10-year ban against an ex-senior BSI banker for failing to report suspicious transactions.

FINANCE Monday, 10 October 2022 20:46

IBF Confers Pinnacle Awards on Seven Industry Stalwarts

The IBF Distinguished Fellow title is conferred upon industry captains and leaders who are the epitome of professional stature, integrity, and achievement. The Distinguished Fellows serve as a beacon of excellence for the industry.

PEOPLE Monday, 10 October 2022 17:41

OCBC Bank Appoints Chief Financial Officer

OCBC Bank has announced the appointment of a new chief financial officer, succeeding Darren Tan who has been in the position for over a decade. 

FINANCE Monday, 10 October 2022 15:02

Huobi Co-Founder Sells Full Stake

Leon Li, co-founder of Huobi, has agreed to sell his entire stake in the crypto exchange and fully step down from the business.

FINANCE Monday, 10 October 2022 13:34

Has Credit Suisse Reached the Bottom?

Switzerland's second-largest bank faces extreme highs and lows in the space of a week. Is the worst over?

FINANCE Monday, 10 October 2022 12:43

Credit Suisse: What Say The Banks?

Last week, Credit Suisse’s credit default swap spreads surged to record levels over concerns about its financial health and funding for its restructuring. What say the banks on Switzerland’s most troubled lender?

FINANCE Monday, 10 October 2022 10:49

Credit Suisse Experiencing Wealth Client Withdrawals

Several large private banking clients reportedly withdraw assets, among them rich families in Asia and the Middle East.

FINANCE Monday, 10 October 2022 10:05

Hong Kong in US-Russia Crossfire Over Docked Megayacht

Geopolitical tensions flare up again as the US warns Hong Kong over a megayacht owned by a Russian oligarch.

FINANCE Saturday, 8 October 2022 19:48

Kotak Mahindra Bank Partners With Finastra

Finastra solution expands the functionality of Kotak’s new unified corporate portal to support multiple corporate banking segments.

FINANCE Friday, 7 October 2022 22:54

Andreas Herrmann: «The future of mobility is passing us by»

Both the auto industry and public transport are failing us when it comes to the future. Most simply want to leave everything as it is, says Andreas Herrmann in a contribution for finews.first

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