Monday, 18 November 2024

FINANCE Thursday, 22 September 2022 11:50

Citi, JPMorgan, BofA Vow to Comply With US Over Taiwan

CEOs of the three largest banks confirmed that they would be willing to exit the Chinese market should Washington issue such instructions in the event of an attack on Taiwan, in line with its actions during the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

FINANCE Thursday, 22 September 2022 10:07

Nomura Establishes Swiss Crypto Subsidiary

Nomura has incorporated a crypto subsidiary in Switzerland and shifted a senior executive there to lead the unit.

FINANCE Thursday, 22 September 2022 09:09

The Ties Binding Philipp Rickenbacher and Grégoire Bordier

There is no shortage of Swiss banking sustainability initiatives. But now with the «Progress Report», local private banks created a common element connecting them to the topic and beyond.

FINANCE Thursday, 22 September 2022 09:08

The Best Swiss Banks in Digital Private Banking

In an international comparison of the digital presence of private banks, two Swiss institutions make the podium. But in many cases, retail banks are further ahead than the actual top dogs.

FINANCE Wednesday, 21 September 2022 16:23

China’s Mortgage Boycott Extends to More Cities

The mortgage boycott in mainland China over the ongoing property crisis shows no signs of stopping, with online data highlighting its spread.

FINANCE Wednesday, 21 September 2022 15:19

Tycoon-Backed C Capital Launches Crypto Fund

C Ventures, backed by third-generation tycoon Adrian Cheng, has rebranded and launched two funds, including one focused on digital assets.

FINANCE Wednesday, 21 September 2022 14:19

US Claims China Not Playing to Debt Playbook

A treasury official believes crucial emerging market debt relief is being unnecessarily delayed, with Belt and Road-type deals opaque and not transparent.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 21 September 2022 13:44

Ex-UOB Private Bank Head Joins Indosuez

The former head of UOB Private Bank joins Indosuez Wealth Management to cover the Southeast Asia market.

FINANCE Wednesday, 21 September 2022 13:25

Julius Baer Enters China Onshore Market

Julius Baer establishes a strategic partnership with GROW investment group, as its first step into the onshore market in China.

FINANCE Wednesday, 21 September 2022 12:19

Iqbal Khan: «We Are Seeing Positive Flows»

UBS's wealth management co-head Iqbal Khan said the Swiss private bank is experiencing a turnaround with expectations of positive asset flows for the third quarter.

FINANCE Wednesday, 21 September 2022 10:26

Goldman Sachs Unloads 30 Bankers in Asia

As many as 30 bankers have left Goldman Sachs in Asia, finews.asia has learned, as part of a global exercise to trim workers.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 21 September 2022 09:40

JPMorgan Names Senior Country Officer for Singapore

JPMorgan has reportedly appointed a 25-year veteran as its senior country officer for Singapore. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 21 September 2022 09:09

EFG International's Bullfight With Ex-NBA Player

Former Chicago Bulls and Croatian national team basketball legend Toni Kukoc is suing EFG International for $11 million, alleging fraud in a hotel deal gone bad.

FINANCE Wednesday, 21 September 2022 09:00

Ranks of Millionaires to Expand Nearly 40 Percent by 2026

Private wealth grew strongly in 2021, but so far this year has been a challenging one. Even so, the number of millionaires will increase sharply within the next few years, says Credit Suisse.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 20 September 2022 15:54

Morgan Stanley Banker to Join Raine Group

Morgan Stanley's head of Southeast Asia M&A is reportedly leaving the US bank to join boutique finance firm Raine Group.

FINANCE Tuesday, 20 September 2022 14:53

Hamilton Lane Expands in Southeast Asia

Private markets investment manager Hamilton Lane has expanded in Southeast Asia with a senior hire and a partnership with fintech platform StashAway.

FINANCE Tuesday, 20 September 2022 12:37

StanChart Marathon Now Rescheduled For Early 2023

The government belatedly jumps into the fray, prompting organizers to reverse their original decision on the marquee long-distance run.

FINANCE Tuesday, 20 September 2022 12:15

Hong Kong Expedites Reopening Plans

All signs point to a relaxation of years of grueling health restrictions that have put the city's financial hub at risk. Now the question is how far and how fast.

HIGH-END Tuesday, 20 September 2022 10:45

Lee Kuan Yew’s Daughter Sells Bungalow to Hotpot Billionaire

Hotpot chain Haidilao co-founder Shi Yonghong has reportedly purchased a bungalow from the daughter of Singapore’s founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew.

HIGH-END Tuesday, 20 September 2022 09:58

Crypto Miner Bitdeer Buys Le Freeport in Singapore

Chinese crypto miner Bitdeer Technologies has reportedly acquired Le Freeport, a maximum security vault in Singapore.

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