Thursday, 21 November 2024

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 May 2023 13:14

Vontobel CEO Plans to Step Down

After 22 years at Vontobel the CEO of Bank Vontobel plans to retire from his CEO post next year.

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 May 2023 12:30

VP Bank: Rising Demand for Art Tokenization in Asia

Liechtenstein-based VP Bank is observing rising demand for the tokenization of collectibles in Asia, following the launch of its blockchain offering in the region.

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 May 2023 11:52

SFC to Start Accepting Crypto License Applications

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has concluded the consultation period on regulations for crypto trading and will begin to accept license applications in June.

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 May 2023 11:45

Another Insurer Turns Its Back on Climate Alliance

One industry giant after the other is stepping out of the insurance industry's most important climate alliance with Switzerland's largest reinsurer Swiss Re, the most recent to depart.

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 May 2023 10:33

Mizuho: Japan’s Third Bank to Sell Post-CS AT1 Bonds

Japan’s Mizuho has become the nation’s third lender to sell AT1 bonds following the highly scrutinized Credit Suisse wipeout.

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 May 2023 10:02

Invitation to the Luncheon of Vontobel and finews.asia

«Fixed income markets are on the top of investors' minds right now. With interest rates at their highest in a decade and credit spreads continuing to widen, there are numerous opportunities to seize. Vontobel and finews.asia are pleased to invite you to an...

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 May 2023 09:48

Bill Winters: UBS-CS Deal «Very Surprising to Me»

Standard Chartered chief executive Bill Winters spoke about the UBS takeover of Credit Suisse, calling the deal «very surprising».

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 May 2023 09:16

Setback for Traders Speculating on Credit Suisse Bond Payout

Another group of investors face losses related to Credit Suisse’s AT1 bonds.

FINANCE Tuesday, 23 May 2023 15:19

Chew Mun Yew: Changes Needed for RM Relevance

UOB head of private wealth Chew Mun Yew believes that it is critical for relationship managers to shift their focus beyond just investments as the client market shifts amid an unprecedented generational transfer of wealth.

FINANCE Tuesday, 23 May 2023 13:45

UBS to Hit Chinese Wall With Takeover

While the integration of Credit Suisse and UBS is advancing, there are some complications along the way. UBS's plans in China will need to be reworked for regluatory reasons, which could make way for a financial giant from the US.

FINANCE Tuesday, 23 May 2023 13:38

Julius Baer: Hong Kong Spotlighted in Asset Inflows

Hong Kong was featured as a top contributor to global net new money at Julius Baer in 2023, which has thus far seen a very slight uptick in client assets.

FINANCE Tuesday, 23 May 2023 13:17

Julius Baer Misses Out on Windfall

The expected «Credit Suisse effect» has failed to materialize at Julius Baer. However, the Zurich-based private bank is hoping to attract numerous new relationship managers.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 23 May 2023 12:10

Credit Suisse Nets China Banker

Credit Suisse has hired a former China investment banker who is making a career shift to private banking, finews.asia has learned.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 23 May 2023 11:42

HSBC Names Wealth Head for South Asia

HSBC has announced the appointment of a head of wealth and personal banking for South Asia.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 23 May 2023 11:20

HSBC Adds Ex-StanChart Director to Board

HSBC has added a new director with extensive board experience at renowned companies in Hong Kong, including rival lender Standard Chartered.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 23 May 2023 10:28

Morgan Stanley IM Appoints Asia Head

Morgan Stanley Investment Management has announced the appointment of a new head of Asia.

FINANCE Tuesday, 23 May 2023 10:01

MAS: AI Adoption Slowed by Talent Shortage

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has launched a new initiative to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption in the city-state’s financial sector by helping to close the talent gap.

FINANCE Monday, 22 May 2023 16:37

Credit Suisse Staff Prepare to Sue Regulator

Credit Suisse investors have been busy filing lawsuits against the Swiss financial regulator over losses resulting from the forced takeover, now employees could also be taking legal action.

PEOPLE Monday, 22 May 2023 15:53

Mazars Adds Local Partners in Singapore

Mazars is expanding its financial advisory and consulting practices in Singapore with the addition of two new local partners.

FINANCE Monday, 22 May 2023 14:03

China: De-risked But Not Decoupled

After Hiroshima, the G-7 charts out a future relationship with the mainland using two interchangeable terms. finews.asia looks at what it means for finance. 

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