Monday, 18 November 2024

FINANCE Wednesday, 20 July 2022 10:07

Multi-Family Office Exec Predicts China Pullback by Foreign Banks

An executive from independent wealth manager Rockefeller Capital Management reportedly said that prevailing challenges from geopolitics and the pandemic in China will impact the trajectory of expansion by foreign financial firms.

FINANCE Tuesday, 19 July 2022 18:31

MAS' Menon Says Inflation Nearing Highs, Justifies Crypto Stance

The Singapore regulator's chairman believes inflation will peak in the third quarter. In a speech, he also strongly defended crypto-related regulation.

FINANCE Tuesday, 19 July 2022 15:04

Hong Kong Woos Family Offices Via Brussels

The government of Hong Kong has newly stationed an officer in Brussels, Belgium to attract European family offices to invest in the city.

FINANCE Tuesday, 19 July 2022 12:09

Bank of Singapore: «The Peak of Policy Tightening Has Passed Us»

Bank of Singapore is the latest wealth manager in the region to turn positive on China, highlighting that the policy tightening for the internet sector has peaked.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 19 July 2022 11:45

Natixis IM Hires Ex-Fosun Executive as China Head

France's Natixis Investment Managers has hired a former executive from Fosun to lead its business in China.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 19 July 2022 10:59

Fidelity International Appoints APAC Head of Equities

Fidelity’s investment management arm has announced the appointment of a new head of equities for Asia Pacific.

FINANCE Tuesday, 19 July 2022 09:30

EU Looking to Lock Switzerland Out

High inflation in the EU area and geopolitical uncertainties are some reasons why Europeans move assets to Switzerland. Yet as the country drifts further away from Brussels, going after these clients could become more complicated. 

PEOPLE Tuesday, 19 July 2022 09:28

HSBC Asset Management Names Asia Wholesale Head

Former UBS executive to lead British lender's wholesale business in Asia.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 19 July 2022 08:54

J.P. Morgan Unveils FIG Leaders in Asia

J.P. Morgan has reportedly made internal announcements for the appointment of senior managers for the region’s financial institutions group.

FINANCE Monday, 18 July 2022 15:45

ANZ to Buy Suncorp's Banking Unit

ANZ has agreed to purchase insurer Suncorp’s banking arm as part of broader plans to grow its mortgage book.

FINANCE Monday, 18 July 2022 14:29

UBP Profits Climb Higher, Assets Dip Lower

Union Bancaire Privée recorded higher profits in the first half but saw total client assets shrink due in part to ongoing market turmoil.

FINANCE Monday, 18 July 2022 12:11

HSBC Accelerates Strategy to Resist Break-up Call

HSBC is reportedly prepared to defend against Ping An’s proposal to break up the bank, with plans to announce a further acceleration of its strategy to shift resources to Asia.

FINANCE Monday, 18 July 2022 11:45

More Pain Ahead For Crypto But Bank Adoption Persists

Global banks believe that crypto markets have yet to bottom out with more pain to be felt later this year. Nonetheless, adoption by major players in the industry continues to be on the rise. 

FINANCE Monday, 18 July 2022 10:11

Credit Suisse’s Uetlihof Attracting South Korean Investors

After the sale of Credit Suisse’s Zurich headquarters to the city of Zurich fell through, the buildings could go to South Korean companies.

PEOPLE Monday, 18 July 2022 09:36

SMBC Names APAC Head of ESG Solutions

Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation has appointed a new head of environmental, social and governance solutions for the region.

FINANCE Friday, 15 July 2022 23:32

Citi Posts Flat Results in Asia

Citigroup recorded flat growth in income for the second quarter in Asia, with challenges such as headwinds from wealth management fees.

FINANCE Friday, 15 July 2022 17:40

Christine Houston: «Helping Hong Kong Regain its Lost Lustre»

The deep impact of Covid-19 has prompted many of the city’s expatriates to leave. In a finews.first analysis, Christine Houston looks at how the professional community can recover.

FINANCE Friday, 15 July 2022 16:01

Gary Gensler: «I’m Not Particularly Confident»

US Securities and Exchange Commission chair Gary Gensler expressed doubts about reaching a deal to access the audit reports of Chinese companies, in an ongoing negotiation to prevent mass delistings. 

FINANCE Friday, 15 July 2022 14:49

HSBC Taps API Solution to Offer FX Services to Other Banks

HSBC will collaborate with financial software firm Finastra to offer FX services to mid-tier banks via an API-driven solution. 

FINANCE Friday, 15 July 2022 14:33

Economic Growth in China Sputters to a Near Halt

Mainland second-quarter GDP slows to 0.4 percent, reflecting geopolitical challenges and extensive, country-wide COVID-19 lockdowns.

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