Monday, 18 November 2024

FINANCE Thursday, 9 June 2022 11:42

Hedge Fund Association Adds to Nickel Pressure on LME

It has been a week of dismay for the London Metal Exchange. A major hedge fund association files a complaint only days after it was sued by two investors.

FINANCE Thursday, 9 June 2022 11:01

UBS: Family Offices Increase Alternative Allocations

Globally, family offices are increasing their allocations to alternative investments, particularly private equity, UBS said in its annual survey.

FINANCE Thursday, 9 June 2022 10:22

HSBC-Owned Trading Platform Serai Shuts Down

The platform connecting apparel makers and suppliers closes after experiencing difficulties in building a commercially viable business. 

FINANCE Thursday, 9 June 2022 09:48

Credit Suisse: State Street Takeover Coming Soon?

U.S.-based custodian giant State Street is reportedly planning a takeover of Credit Suisse by a possible share bid in the coming days.

FINANCE Thursday, 9 June 2022 09:19

Credit Suisse Backed Spyware Sales Despite U.S. Blacklisting

Swiss bank Credit Suisse was among a group of creditors pushing the NSO Group to sell spyware after the company was blacklisted in the United States.

PEOPLE Thursday, 9 June 2022 09:18

EU Sets Women Boardroom Quota at 40 Percent

After ten years the EU has reached a landmark decision to achieve corporate gender equality. The move will put pressure on Swiss companies both in the EU and at home.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 8 June 2022 16:57

Citi Plans Hiring Spree for Institutional Business in Asia

Citi is reportedly planning for a hiring spree to expand its institutional business in Asia with a focus on the region’s key hubs of Hong Kong and Singapore.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 8 June 2022 15:52

Ex-HSBC Private Banker Joins U.S. Alts Manager Ares

A former HSBC private banker has joined L.A.-based alternatives specialist Ares Management as the head of Asia for its wealth arm.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 8 June 2022 14:25

Barclays Hires APAC Head of ESG Research

Barclays has hired an energy expert to lead its environmental, social and governance-related research efforts in the Asia Pacific region.

FINANCE Wednesday, 8 June 2022 13:37

Southeast Asia Offers Trillions in Green Potential: Temasek Report

Southeast Asia can offer around US$1 trillion a year in green economic opportunities, according to a report from Bain & Co., Temasek and Microsoft.

FINANCE Wednesday, 8 June 2022 13:27

Credit Suisse Warns of Second Quarter Loss

Credit Suisse warned Wednesday it expected to report a loss for the second quarter on a hit from the investment banking division.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 8 June 2022 12:39

Julius Baer Adds SCB Private Bankers in Thailand JV

Julius Baer has expanded its Thailand joint venture with Siam Commercial Bank – SCB Julius Baer – with a handful of new hires from the latter lender.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 8 June 2022 10:54

MSIG Asia Taps New Digitalization Chief

MSIG Asia has named a new executive vice president for business development and digitalization.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 8 June 2022 10:22

OCBC Appoints Head of Group Data

OCBC has internally appointed a group data head to lead the Singaporean bank's efforts to become a leading data-driven organization in the region.

FINANCE Wednesday, 8 June 2022 10:09

ADDX Accepts Crypto For Investor Qualification

Crypto continues to enter the mainstream with private market bourse ADDX becoming the first financial institution in Singapore to count such assets towards qualification as an accredited investor.

FINANCE Wednesday, 8 June 2022 09:36

Julius Baer to Expand in the Middle East

Swiss private bank Julius Baer is expanding its regional presence in the Middle East and plans to open an advisory office in Qatar.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 7 June 2022 23:54

Credit Suisse Names Asia Asset Management Head

Credit Suisse has appointed a permanent head of asset management for Asia Pacific, finews.asia has learned.

FINANCE Tuesday, 7 June 2022 16:42

Family Offices Are Easy Prey for Hackers

A wide-ranging international study by EY points out surprising weaknesses in their ability to manage a range of risks effectively.

FINANCE Tuesday, 7 June 2022 15:57

SFC Expands Regulatory Net to Cover Some NFTs

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission issued a statement for the first time ever saying that some non-fungible tokens that behave like investment products will need to fall under its regulatory oversight. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 7 June 2022 15:04

Another Investor Sues LME Over Nickel Trades

Another investment firm has decided to sue the London Metal Exchange over nickel trade cancellations in March.

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