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FINANCE Tuesday, 26 July 2022 11:59

China Plans Real Estate Fund Amid Mortgage Boycott

Chinese authorities are reportedly planning to set up a real estate fund, in the midst of an ongoing mortgage boycott against unfinished homes.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 26 July 2022 10:08

Deutsche Bank Reshuffles Top Investment Banking Roles

Deutsche Bank has reportedly reorganized the top regional ranks of its investment banking business following the exit of longtime executive Drew Goldman.

FINANCE Tuesday, 26 July 2022 09:39

Credit Suisse Reels in Tuna Bonds Case

Credit Suisse will pay restitution to investors in the scandal involving bonds used to fund the purchase of tuna fishing boats in Mozambique.

FINANCE Tuesday, 26 July 2022 09:39

UBS Part of Banking Group Suffering Buyout Lending Loss

A consortium of banks led by UBS and Deutsche Bank reportedly incurred a $200 million loss on a corporate acquisition involving bridge financing.

PEOPLE Monday, 25 July 2022 17:19

Ex-Bank of Singapore Alts Experts Joins J.P. Morgan AM

A former alternatives specialist from Bank of Singapore has joined J.P. Morgan Asset Management to oversee retail distribution for the asset class.

PEOPLE Monday, 25 July 2022 17:06

MUFG to Double Headcount at Japan Wealth Unit

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group will reportedly double the size of its recently created Japanese unit dedicated to affluent clients.

PEOPLE Monday, 25 July 2022 15:52

SEBA to Add More Than a Dozen Staff in Asia

Julius Baer-backed crypto bank SEBA will reportedly take advantage of the selloff as a buying opportunity, with plans to add more than a dozen staff in Asia.

FINANCE Monday, 25 July 2022 15:11

Russian Central Bank Says No Request Received for HSBC Deal

The sale of HSBC’s Russian business to Expobank may have hit a road bump with the central bank governor stating that no request for approval for the deal was received.

FINANCE Monday, 25 July 2022 13:28

Julius Baer Asset Flows Dragged by De-Risking in Asia

Client response to market uncertainty in Asia during the early part of 2022 hits Julius Baer AuM, resulting in more than $1 billion in net outflows.

FINANCE Monday, 25 July 2022 13:12

Market Turmoil Hits Julius Baer in First Half

Swiss private bank Julius Baer reported profits falling by a quarter during the first half of the year, characterizing them nevertheless as resilient.

FINANCE Monday, 25 July 2022 11:21

Hong Kong to Make Decision on Quarantine Reduction Soon

The city government is reportedly ready to make a final decision on a new and reduced quarantine process for arrivals.

PEOPLE Monday, 25 July 2022 09:48

IPG Howden Appoints Asia Chief

Global insurance broker IPG Howden announces a new chief executive officer for Asia.

FINANCE Monday, 25 July 2022 09:24

Manuel Romera Robles: «Bitcoin, What’s Happening?»

Anyone passionate about the world of cryptocurrencies will find themselves freezing in the so-called crypto winter after the recent and dramatic fall in the value of the misnamed digital currencies, Manuel Romera Robles writes in his essay for finews.first.

FINANCE Monday, 25 July 2022 09:19

UBS and Credit Suisse Overshadowed by Smaller Rival

Swiss private banking has climbed down from last year’s record highs. This week's results from Julius Baer, UBS, Credit Suisse and Vontobel could confirm future trends.

FINANCE Friday, 22 July 2022 15:49

South Korean Authorities Raid Luna-Linked Offices

The Luna fiasco continues to unfold with the latest raid by South Korean authorities of local crypto exchanges and offices.

FINANCE Friday, 22 July 2022 13:38

Central Bank Actions Prompt Julius Baer on Negative Rates

Decisions by the European Central Bank and the SNB, prompt Julius Baer to lift negative rates for certain client deposits.

FINANCE Friday, 22 July 2022 12:54

Ex-Credit Suisse Banker to Head EFG Legal and Compliance

A longtime Credit Suisse banker who later moved to UBS joins Swiss private bank EFG International as head of legal and compliance.

FINANCE Friday, 22 July 2022 12:53

A Rural Banking Crisis is Unfolding in China

In central China, a crisis is brewing with growing worries from property-linked loans, angry depositors in the nation’s biggest bank scam and a viral video showing tanks being deployed on the streets.

PEOPLE Friday, 22 July 2022 10:28

BNP Paribas Securities Services Names Southeast Asia Head

A 20-year veteran at BNP Paribas Securities Services has been appointed as its head of Southeast Asia.

PEOPLE Friday, 22 July 2022 09:59

BNY Mellon Forms Advisory Council to Support Asia Growth

BNY Mellon has formed an advisory council to support the US financial giant’s growth plans in the Asia Pacific region.

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