Monday, 18 November 2024

FINANCE Friday, 19 August 2022 22:04

Lukas Zihlmann: «How banks can improve their reputation»

The banking industry has specific idiosyncrasies that make it tough for them to manage their reputation, writes Lukas Zihlmann in a piece for finews.first.

FINANCE Friday, 19 August 2022 15:59

China Regulator Launches Banking Probe into Property Risks 

More attempts to stabilize the Chinese real estate market are underway with the banking regulator reportedly launching a detailed investigation into property-linked risks on balance sheets.

FINANCE Friday, 19 August 2022 14:58

Hodlnaut Unveils Police Proceedings and Mass Layoffs

Hodlnaut has disclosed that there are ongoing proceedings between the firm and the Singapore police, while also announcing mass layoffs at the troubled crypto lender.

PEOPLE Friday, 19 August 2022 12:57

Calvin Choi: Hong Kong’s Most Controversial Banker

Some may view him as an auditing pioneer and investment banking legend. Others call him a marketer lacking substance and a fraudster. Few will describe him as plain. finews.asia takes a look at the life and times of AMTD Group chair Calvin Choi.

HIGH-END Friday, 19 August 2022 09:48

HSBC: Singapore to House Most Millionaires Per Capita in Asia

Financial hub Singapore is projected to lead Asia Pacific as the market with the highest proportion of millionaires by 2030, according to a recent HSBC report.

FINANCE Friday, 19 August 2022 09:12

Ex-Credit Suisse Banker Suing Bank For Blowing Deal

A US fintech founded by an ex-Credit Suisse managing director is suing the Swiss bank for hundreds of millions of dollars in New York.

FINANCE Thursday, 18 August 2022 17:10

AMTD Digital’s Underwriter Probed by Hong Kong Watchdog

The underwriter of AMTD Digital, which saw its stock price surge over 32,000 percent following its IPO, was reportedly probed by Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission. 

PEOPLE Thursday, 18 August 2022 16:30

ING Nets ANZ Banker to Lead Wholesale Unit in Australia

ING has announced the appointment of an ex-ANZ executive to lead its wholesale banking unit in Australia. 

PEOPLE Thursday, 18 August 2022 15:16

Crypto.com Appoints GM for Singapore

Singapore-based exchange Crypto.com has announced the appointment of a general manager for its home market.

FINANCE Thursday, 18 August 2022 12:40

UBS Outlines Mass Millionaire Ambitions in Greater China

UBS Global Wealth Management has established a dedicated team to mass millionaires in the region and unveiled its ambition to double the number of clients in the segment for the Greater China market.

PEOPLE Thursday, 18 August 2022 11:03

HSBC Names Head of Global Banking for the Middle East

HSBC has internally announced the appointment of a new head of global banking for the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey.

FINANCE Thursday, 18 August 2022 10:24

Hong Kong Loses Key Asset Management Jobs Over Covid Curbs

Financial firms continue to reconsider staffing plans in Hong Kong due to Covid-linked restrictions with more than a third of global asset managers having moved regional and global posts out of the city, according to a recent survey. 

PEOPLE Wednesday, 17 August 2022 16:46

UBS Hires Greater China Head of Philanthropy

UBS has hired a 25-year veteran as its head of philanthropy services for Hong Kong and the broader Greater China region, finews.asia has learned.

FINANCE Wednesday, 17 August 2022 16:07

Asian Wealth Fuels Positive Asset Inflows at VP Bank

VP Bank registered positive inflows in the first half of 2022 with the Asian wealth business being one of the primary growth contributors. 

PEOPLE Wednesday, 17 August 2022 15:05

HSBC Adds Venture Investment Expert to Board

HSBC has announced the appointment of an independent non-executive director to the board of its Hong Kong unit.

FINANCE Wednesday, 17 August 2022 14:57

IT Costs and Russian Clients Weigh on VP Bank

VP Bank profits wane in the first half of 2022 due to a challenging market environment.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 17 August 2022 14:50

Anshu Jain – Hunger and Dedication

The career of recently deceased former Deutsche Bank head Anshu Jain is exemplary of the rise and fall of European investment banks. Credit Suisse leadership should take note.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 17 August 2022 12:15

Malaysia Private Banking Vet Joins Bordier & Cie

A 20-year private banking veteran in the Malaysian market has joined Bordier & Cie as a managing director.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 17 August 2022 10:56

Citi Appoints Hong Kong and Macau CEO

Citi has appointed a 25-year banking veteran as its new chief executive for Hong Kong and Macau.

FINANCE Wednesday, 17 August 2022 09:40

Julius Baer Aims to Triple Onshore Wealth Assets in India

Julius Baer is reportedly seeking to expand its onshore wealth management business in India as part of a five-year transformation strategy that includes the tripling of client assets.

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