Monday, 18 November 2024

FINANCE Thursday, 4 August 2022 15:07

Pictet: Currently No Place in Private Banking for Crypto

Despite the growing number of private banks adding crypto products and services to their offerings, Pictet’s Asia wealth chief thinks otherwise, underlining excessive volatility as the issue.

PEOPLE Thursday, 4 August 2022 11:53

HSBC Appoints First Digital Chief for ASEAN

HSBC has announced the appointment of the newly created role of chief digital officer for the Southeast Asian region.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 August 2022 11:33

Dozens of US-Listed Chinese Firms Don't Qualify for Hong Kong Bourse

Around one-fifth of Chinese companies currently listed in the US may not qualify for the Hong Kong exchange, according to a report by CMB Wing Lung Bank, which could spell trouble due to the ongoing audit dispute.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 August 2022 10:17

HKMA Chief Tests Positive for Covid

Hong Kong’s central banking chief Eddie Yue has tested positive for Covid-19 and will undergo isolation.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 August 2022 09:49

DBS Posts Second Best Quarter Ever From Rising Rates

DBS recorded its second best quarter ever by profits, driven by improved interest income from rapidly rising rates.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 August 2022 09:19

No Advance Praise for New Credit Suisse CEO

Credit Suisse's new CEO was put in charge of reviewing the bank's strategy reviewed. Even after only a few days on the job, Ulrich Koerner's plans are being criticized.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 August 2022 08:11

Thousands of Credit Suisse Jobs Could be Under the Axe

Executives at Credit Suisse are said to be discussing thousands of job cuts to bring its costs under control.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 August 2022 16:17

Chinese Applications for US Investment Clearance Rises

Applications from Chinese investors seeking regulatory clearance for stakes in US companies more than doubled last year, amid ongoing tensions between the two nations.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 August 2022 15:32

Jan Loeys: Today’s Inflation Seen From an 80s Perspective

Just how bad is the current inflation environment and what does it mean for stocks? finews.asia talks to an economist who puts it into context.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 August 2022 15:30

Hong Kong Fintech AMTD Digital's Shares Surge Inexplicably

Hong Kong-based AMTD Digital’s share price has surged by more than a hundredfold since its IPO last month, though there appears to be little reason for the extreme market optimism.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 August 2022 13:09

Nancy Pelosi Visits Taiwan: What Say the Banks?

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan yesterday, against the wishes of Chinese authorities who have repeatedly warned against the visit and vowed to retaliate in the midst of volatile markets and economic uncertainty. What say the banks?

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 August 2022 11:15

HSBC Meets 1,000 Hong Kong Shareholders

Around a thousand shareholders gathered at the informal meeting in Hong Kong yesterday to hear HSBC deliver its group strategy update and respond to investor queries about its decision to reject Ping An’s breakup proposal.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 August 2022 09:07

Viewing UBS, CS and Julius Baer Through Green Lenses

The three Swiss blue-chip private banks delivered figures pointing to some challenges in their operations. How do UBS, Credit Suisse, and Julius Baer stack up when it comes to ESG?

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 August 2022 08:58

OCBC Profit Climbs From Record Interest Income

OCBC recorded a robust increase in net profit for the second quarter, driven by a record performance from lending income.

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 August 2022 16:14

Digital Assets Firm Sparrow Secures Payment License in Singapore

Singapore-headquartered Sparrow has obtained a license to provide digital payment token services in the city-state.

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 August 2022 15:19

US Audit Watchdog Will Only Accept Full Access

The accounting regulator for public companies in the US said that it will not settle for less than «complete access» to audit papers, in yet another sign that Chinese firms listed in the country may have to face full compliance or delisting.

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 August 2022 14:02

New Credit Suisse CEO Greeted with Ratings Downgrade

Last week Credit Suisse announced a new CEO along with terrible second-quarter results. He starts his first day in his new job seeing his institution downgraded.

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 August 2022 12:41

HSBC Bosses Hope to Change Minds Today in Hong Kong

HSBC is scheduled for an informal meeting with shareholders in Hong Kong today for an update on its group strategy. finews.asia reviews the various points of contention, including Ping An’s breakup proposal.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 2 August 2022 12:37

Bank of Singapore Hires Ex-StanChart Product Veteran

Bank of Singapore has hired an industry veteran from Standard Chartered to bolster its product capabilities in Hong Kong.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 2 August 2022 11:03

Indosuez Expands Front Office in Asia

Indosuez Wealth Management has expanded its front office in Asia with the appointment of four new relationship managers.

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