Monday, 18 November 2024

FINANCE Wednesday, 17 August 2022 09:00

UBS: Can Iqbal Khan Resist the Bidding War?

For a long time, UBS’s private banking business served careerists as a stepping stone. Although outgoing manager Tom Naratil tried to break the trend, there are indications that it might not be so easy to do so. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 17 August 2022 08:15

Credit Suisse Adds Claims to Greensill Litigation

The liquidation of Credit Suisse's supply chain funds has been sluggish. Now the bank is raising two additional claims against insurers.

FINANCE Tuesday, 16 August 2022 16:58

Singapore Crypto Lender Hodlnaut Files for Creditor Protection

Singapore-based Hodlnaut is the latest crypto firm to come under pressure with the application for creditor protection in in the city-state. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 16 August 2022 16:06

Credit Suisse’s China Approval Delayed by Senior Exits

Credit Suisse is reportedly experiencing a mass exodus in senior staff in China which is causing a delay in regulatory approvals for more onshore expansion. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 16 August 2022 12:55

Banks and Asset Managers Chart Different Crypto Paths

While crypto optimism is on the rise amongst asset managers as of late, banks remain mixed about the digital asset class with some accelerating adoption while others are still on the sidelines. finews.asia reviews the two industries' different crypto paths.

FINANCE Tuesday, 16 August 2022 11:29

Do Kwon: There Was «Probably» a Mole Exploiting Terra

Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon made a rare appearance in a media interview about the Terra-Luna crash, adding that he believed there was likely a «mole» at the firm exploiting vulnerabilities in the tokens.

FINANCE Monday, 15 August 2022 16:19

Wrise Launches UHNW-Focused Wealth Unit

Singapore-based Wrise has launched its wealth management offering, alongside a proprietary system, focused on serving the needs of the ultra-high net worth segment.

PEOPLE Monday, 15 August 2022 15:26

StanChart Appoints CIO for Africa, Middle East and Europe

Standard Chartered has announced the appointment of a chief investment officer for Africa, the Middle East and Europe.

FINANCE Monday, 15 August 2022 12:43

Global Banks Shrug Off Military Risk in Taiwan Strait

Despite rising geopolitical tensions driven by the recent US visit to Taiwan, some onlookers see limited risk to markets even in the event of an actual military conflict. What say the banks?

PEOPLE Monday, 15 August 2022 12:32

T. Rowe Price Expands Institutional Business in Greater China

T. Rowe Price has hired a former executive from Invesco to join its institutional business for Greater China.

FINANCE Monday, 15 August 2022 11:10

Chinese State Giants Seek Voluntary Delisting in New York

Five Chinese state-owned giants have announced their intentions to delist from the New York Stock Exchange, in a sign of things to come in the US-China audit dispute. 

FINANCE Monday, 15 August 2022 10:32

Singapore's Hg Exchange Appoints Chairman

The digital bourse located in the city-state names a former Singapore Exchange executive as board chairman.

FINANCE Monday, 15 August 2022 08:44

CEO's Dilemma With Credit Suisse's «Ugly Duckling»

Credit Suisse's new CEO wants to break new ground with the bank's securitization business. That's not so easy seeing as the unit is as risky as it is lucrative.

FINANCE Sunday, 14 August 2022 20:46

Arsenal FC Scores an Own Goal With its Crypto Advert

Arsenal FC is now prohibited from advertising its fan tokens following a ban by the regulator. Meanwhile, crypto companies continue to seek proximity to the glitzy football world as sponsors.

PEOPLE Sunday, 14 August 2022 20:36

Former Deutsche Bank CEO Anshu Jain Dies Aged 59

Deutsche Bank mourns the death of its former Co-CEO who passed away in the early hours of Saturday at the age of 59 after a long, serious illness.

FINANCE Sunday, 14 August 2022 19:58

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FINANCE Saturday, 13 August 2022 20:54

Law Society Appoints First Non-Lawyer Board Member

An accomplished banker is joining the board of an initiative by the Law Society of Singapore.

PEOPLE Friday, 12 August 2022 17:01

Singlife Hires Trio for Investment Platform Navigator

Singapore insurer Singlife has announced three new hires for its Navigator Investment Services platform. 

FINANCE Friday, 12 August 2022 15:20

Inflation Drives LatAm Nations to be Top Markets for Binance

Rising inflation and a strengthening dollar have driven Latin American countries to become market leaders for crypto giant Binance.

FINANCE Friday, 12 August 2022 12:19

South Korea Arrests Three from Woori-Linked Crypto Probe

Three individuals were arrested in South Korea over possible links to illegal crypto activities related to a probe of «abnormal» FX transactions totaling billions of dollars.

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