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FINANCE Thursday, 14 January 2016 12:40

Former ANZ Bank Adviser Banned for Ten Years

Following an investigation, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has handed down a stiff penalty to a former authorised representative.

PEOPLE Thursday, 14 January 2016 09:50

Hong Kong Regulator Hands Out Punishment for Dishonest Conduct

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission has banned a licensed representative from re-entering the financial industry for 10 months.

REAL ASSETS Thursday, 14 January 2016 09:39

Chinese Family Places Five-Star Hotel on Market

Hong Kong’s Cheng family has put one of London’s most exclusive hotels up for sale with a price tag of $650 million - more than three times the amount it paid for the building 10 years ago.

REAL ASSETS Thursday, 14 January 2016 07:58

Degussa Launches Online Shop for Gold in Singapore

The German precious metals trader Degussa, which opened an office in Singapore about two months ago, is now expanding its offering into the digital sector.

PEOPLE Thursday, 14 January 2016 07:45

CIMB Aiming to Become a Leading ASEAN Banking Group

Malaysia's CIMB universal bank has appointed a Group CEO, who will guide the company to new heights.

FINANCE Thursday, 14 January 2016 05:07

Boris Collardi: Fast and Furious

Boris Collardi, the boss of Julius Baer, surprised everybody by creating a new division and selecting a new board member – decisions that befit his style of management, which seems to be driven by opportunities and chance.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 13 January 2016 18:09

Andrea Orcel: Contender for New Top Position?

Andrea Orcel, head of the Investment Bank at UBS, hasn't been shy about his plans for the division he leads. Now, he's suddenly been linked with taking over the job at a different bank.

FINANCE Wednesday, 13 January 2016 15:08

Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam Believes He Knows China Very Well

For once both of the major Swiss banks are in agreement: Amid a steep equity market drop and indications of a longer economic slowdown in China, the Credit Suisse CEO has echoed the outlook of his strongest rival.

HIGH-END Wednesday, 13 January 2016 13:49

China Strongest Single Market for Porsche

For the first time, the strongest single market for Porsche in 2015 was China where the German company delivered almost 60,000 vehicles. Compared with 2014, this was an increase of 24 percent.

FINANCE Wednesday, 13 January 2016 10:23

American Legal Firm Butler Snow Opens Singapore Office

A Mississippi based law firm with a reputation for complex US tax rules and regulations issues has made a bold move into Asia.

FINANCE Wednesday, 13 January 2016 09:35

Australia's Mutual Trust Appoints Northern Trust as Global Custodian

Australian integrated financial services firm Mutual Trust has appointed Northern Trust to provide global custody services for a portfolio of international assets. 

REAL ASSETS Wednesday, 13 January 2016 07:59

Hong Kong Real Estate Market: There Is Plenty of Room to Correct

Should any major event damage market confidence and trigger a major fire sale in Hong Kong's real estate market, there is plenty of room for property prices to correct, reveals a new report.

FINANCE Wednesday, 13 January 2016 06:21

Standard Chartered and Baidu in Fintech Innovation Push

Standard Chartered Bank has chosen the first eight companies who will participate in a fintech accelerator programme run in association with Chinese internet firm Baidu in Hong Kong.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 13 January 2016 06:12

Francesco de Ferrari's Ascent and the Icing on His Cake

«Private Banker» of the year in Asia – the award is just the icing on the cake for a man whose career path is on the ascent: Francesco de Ferrari, private-banking boss of Credit Suisse in Asia.

FINANCE Tuesday, 12 January 2016 12:24

Korean Fund Industry to See Comeback in 2016

The Korean mutual fund industry has been sluggish for years, but things may be looking up at last. An expected tax waiver on overseas equities funds, if implemented, could open the gates to asset flows.

FINANCE Tuesday, 12 January 2016 12:12

Mirza Baig: «Singapore MAS Might Recalibrate Currency Basket»

BNP Paribas strategist Mirza Baig anticipates strife for leveraged commodity providers this year. Speaking at a media briefing in Singapore he also talked about the effects of the ongoing currency fluctuation in China.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 12 January 2016 09:41

BSI Investment Head Departs for Julius Baer

Following a flurry of senior management hires across Asia and Europe Julius Baer concluded yesterdays business by announcing a new Investment Management division and a significant industry hire.

HIGH-END Tuesday, 12 January 2016 08:30

Swiss Real Estate Company Finances Porsche Hotel in the US

Swiss real estate company Acron has completed the financing of the Solís Hotel Two Porsche Drive. The complex is located next to the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

FINANCE Tuesday, 12 January 2016 07:30

Swiss Private Banker Yves Mirabaud Sees Geneva in the Top Ten

Yves Mirabaud, newly elected president of Geneva Financial Center, aims to lead the city into the top ten of financial centers.

FINANCE Monday, 11 January 2016 16:45

Swiss Asset Manager Bellecapital Agrees to Buy London Legend

Zurich-based wealth manager Bellecapital has decided to expand its business to London, agreeing to buy an institute which due to its long history belongs to the legendary names of the City.

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