Monday, 18 November 2024

FINANCE Friday, 15 July 2022 11:27

Axel Lehmann: «We Need to Show Progress»

Credit Suisse chairman Axel Lehmann believes the bank will remain independent despite acquisition rumors, but he knows it needs to show progress.

FINANCE Friday, 15 July 2022 10:23

Chinese Banks Hold Emergency Meeting on Mortgage Crisis

Mainland Chinese authorities reportedly held an emergency meeting to address concerns regarding a growing refusal by clients to make mortgage payments on stalled projects. 

FINANCE Friday, 15 July 2022 09:21

Barclays Eyes China Asset Management JV

Barclays is the latest foreign bank to reportedly plan an expansion into the mainland asset management industry although it still needs to find a partner. 

FINANCE Thursday, 14 July 2022 16:23

S&P: Offloading Insurance to Improve APAC Bank Health

Banks in the Asia Pacific region could improve their resilience by selling their insurance units, according to an S&P report, underlining tighter regulations as a hurdle.

PEOPLE Thursday, 14 July 2022 15:32

Ex-Goldman Hedge Fund Specialist Joins UBS Wealth Unit

UBS Global Wealth Management has hired a hedge fund specialist formerly from Goldman Sachs, finews.asia has learned. 

FINANCE Thursday, 14 July 2022 15:09

Hong Kong Defends Currency Peg after US Inflation Data

The highest US inflation read since the 1980s forces the monetary authority to defend its peg to the American currency.

FINANCE Thursday, 14 July 2022 14:02

Singapore Central Bank Follows the Pack

The MAS indicates it will continue to tighten policy to slow inflation and ensure price stability in the medium term.

FINANCE Thursday, 14 July 2022 12:26

Temasek: China Dethroned as Top Portfolio Allocation

Singapore state-owned investor Temasek cut allocations to Chinese markets over the past 12 months, which previously represented the highest portfolio weighting, in the midst of concerns about slowing growth. 

FINANCE Thursday, 14 July 2022 11:25

Ukraine War is a «Perfect Sanctions Storm»

LexisNexis examines findings from the first wave of sanctions against Russia and finews.asia takes a closer look at the key ones.

PEOPLE Thursday, 14 July 2022 11:18

Manulife IM Appoints Strategist in Timberland Business

Manulife Investment Management has appointed a deputy chief investment officer to its timberland investment business in the Asia Pacific region.

FINANCE Thursday, 14 July 2022 09:46

Celsius Network Files for Bankruptcy

Another one bites the dust, this time with New Jersey-based crypto lender Celsius Network filing for bankruptcy.

FINANCE Thursday, 14 July 2022 09:09

Credit Suisse Postpones IPO for Real Estate Fund

As a reaction to the unfavorable stock market development, Credit Suisse fund management is postponing the planned IPO of a real estate fund.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 13 July 2022 15:50

Morningstar Downsizes Shenzhen Workforce

Global investmen research firm Morningstar is shrinking its Shenzhen workforce by shedding hundreds of jobs in the southern Chinese city.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 13 July 2022 14:55

Deutsche Bank Nabs Ex-Credit Suisse FX Trader

More Credit Suisse investment banking executives are on the move, this time with its APAC head of FX trading reportedly joining Deutsche Bank.

FINANCE Wednesday, 13 July 2022 12:01

On the Prowl After the Crypto-Crash

There are always winners in times of crisis. While some cryptos default, others hunt for takeover candidates. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 13 July 2022 11:57

US Court Rewards Subpoena for Three Arrows Founders

Liquidators of Three Arrows Capital have obtained the power to subpoena the founders of the fallen crypto hedge fund, whose whereabouts remain unknown.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 13 July 2022 10:55

Nordea Asset Management Names APAC Distribution Head

Copenhagen-based Nordea Asset Management has hired a former PineBridge executive as its head of Asia Pacific distribution. 

PEOPLE Wednesday, 13 July 2022 10:33

UBS Appoints Iqbal Khan as Sole Wealth Leader

Swiss bank says current wealth management co-head Tom Naratil will retire, with Naureen Hassan succeeding him in the Americas.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 13 July 2022 10:06

Hong Kong Authorities Eye Quarantine-Free Travel

Hong Kong’s new health chief reportedly spoke about the possibility of quarantine-free travel by November, in time for the city’s global banking summit.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 13 July 2022 09:27

Credit Suisse Has First Investment Process Overseer

The Swiss bank has created a new area in its asset management business to oversee investment processes and standards in a newly created global investment area.

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