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PEOPLE Tuesday, 7 June 2022 12:10

HSBC Strengthens Wealth Capabilities in Southeast Asia

A series of appointments to significantly expand the investments and wealth solutions division in Southeast Asia.

FINANCE Tuesday, 7 June 2022 11:32

Is a China Rebound in Sight?

There are growing signs that China’s markets and economy may be able to turn the corner soon due to authorities' decision to start gradually reopening and the announcement of various pro-growth measures. What say the banks? 

FINANCE Tuesday, 7 June 2022 11:21

MAS Warns Financial Institutions to Prep for Risks

Singapore’s central bank issues tighter guidelines for financial institutions facing potential business disruptions.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 7 June 2022 09:50

GIC Veteran Tapped by Yangzijiang Financial

Yangzijiang Financial Holding (YZJFH) has named a long-tenured private equity expert as an investment advisor.

PEOPLE Monday, 6 June 2022 16:50

HSBC Nets Structured Products Veteran

HSBC has hired a structured products veteran in Asia as its global head of ultra-high net worth solutions. 

PEOPLE Monday, 6 June 2022 15:35

Hong Kong Search Firm Opens Singapore Office

Hong Kong-headquartered recruitment firm Captar Partners is expanding with a new Singapore office to establish a presence in the Southeast Asia market.

FINANCE Monday, 6 June 2022 15:14

Accenture: Asia AUM to Nearly Double by 2025 

Despite increasing market, economic and geopolitical risks, Asia’s wealth management industry is expected to continue its ascent with assets under management forecasted to nearly double by 2025, according to a research report by Accenture.

FINANCE Monday, 6 June 2022 13:45

Temasek Commits Billions to New Decarbonization Platform

Singapore’s state-owned investment company Temasek Holdings has launched GenZero, a platform for decarbonization investments.

FINANCE Monday, 6 June 2022 13:43

Two China Banks Fined Over Wealth Management Violations

China’s regulators slapped two banks with multi-million-yuan fines over violations of wealth-management rules, a media report said.  

FINANCE Monday, 6 June 2022 11:40

Elliott Sues LME Over Nickel Trade Cancellations

In the latest development of the nickel fiasco, fund manager Elliot Associates has sued the London Metal Exchange for nearly half a billion dollars following the cancellation of trades earlier this year.

FINANCE Monday, 6 June 2022 11:36

Hong Kong's Dollar Peg Facing Geopolitical and Economic Dilemmas

Departing government official Joseph Yam makes uncharacteristically blunt comments to a local newspaper. finews.asia takes a look.

PEOPLE Monday, 6 June 2022 10:57

Two Chinese Investment Banks Plan Major Layoffs

A pair of large Chinese investment banks are reportedly planning to lay off nearly one-third of their staff amid a difficult environment for new listings.

FINANCE Monday, 6 June 2022 10:49

Ant Group «Soft Launches» Singapore Digital Bank

Ant Group has «soft launched» its Singapore digital bank, dubbed ANEXT Bank.

FINANCE Monday, 6 June 2022 10:04

Industry Group Warns Against New Chinese Cybersecurity Rules

Financial lobby group Asia Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association voiced worries in a letter to Chinese regulators about the risks involved in newly proposed cybersecurity rules. 

PEOPLE Monday, 6 June 2022 09:17

Gregoire Bordier: «A Plea For Freedom»

In the period from April 2021 to March 2022, our freedom came under attack repeatedly, the president of the Association of Swiss Banks Gregoire Bordier writes in an essay for finews.first and cites four examples.

FINANCE Friday, 3 June 2022 12:38

Singapore Wholesale Digital Bank Opens Shop

One of Singapore’s four planned digital banks has opened its doors for business.

PEOPLE Friday, 3 June 2022 12:18

Mike Baer: «One Easily Gets Called Crazy»

Zurich entrepreneur Michael Baer is keen to get out of his comfort zone. He told finews.com how exerting himself has helped him with his business. 

FINANCE Friday, 3 June 2022 11:28

AXA IM Sets Up Shanghai Private Fund Manager

AXA Investment Managers has registered a private fund unit in Shanghai, according to a «Reuters» report.

FINANCE Friday, 3 June 2022 10:32

Forbes Calls Off SPAC Deal to Go Public

Forbes Global Media has put the kibosh on its deal to go public via an acquisition by a SPAC.

FINANCE Thursday, 2 June 2022 17:01

Over a Dozen Banks Settle for Singapore Rate Case

More than a dozen global banks settled in a U.S. court over claims that they participated in a conspiracy to rig benchmark Singapore interest rates.

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