Monday, 18 November 2024

FINANCE Thursday, 26 May 2022 11:25

Lombard Odier Formalizes Partnership in Australia

225-year old private bank Lombard Odier formalizes its strategic partnership with Australian wealth manager JBWere by inking an official agreement.

FINANCE Thursday, 26 May 2022 10:47

Babel Finance Lands More Funding

Wholesale crypto financial services player Babel Finance has raised additional funding, valuing the company at US$2 billion.

PEOPLE Thursday, 26 May 2022 10:14

Bank of Singapore Appoints Head of Alternatives

Bank of Singapore will strengthen its product capabilities with the hire of a seasoned industry veteran formerly from Blackrock.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 25 May 2022 15:29

Saxo Adds Market Strategist in Singapore

Saxo Markets strengthens its investment capabilities with the hire of a new market strategist in Singapore. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 25 May 2022 14:12

U.S. Regulator Lays Down the Line on China Listings

Any agreement reached between China and the U.S. over the prolonged dispute will only be the first step.

FINANCE Wednesday, 25 May 2022 14:10

Singapore Sovereign Fund Invests in Indonesian Robo-Advisor

Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC has led an investing round in Indonesian robo-advisor Bibit, according to a DealStreetAsia report.

HIGH-END Wednesday, 25 May 2022 14:04

Art Basel Goes Hybrid in Hong Kong

This year, Art Basel Hong Kong – which features UBS as its lead partner – has gathered even more galleries than the previous year, relying on traditional exhibitions as well as contactless solutions to work around the challenges of the city’s Covid restrictions. 

PEOPLE Wednesday, 25 May 2022 12:24

Manulife Names New Asia Chief

Canadian insurance giant Manulife has appointed a new chief executive for Asia, succeeding Anil Wadwhani.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 25 May 2022 11:11

Janus Henderson Nets Ex-Federated Hermes Executive

British asset manager Janus Henderson has hired a former Federated Hermes executive to lead intermediary sales in the region.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 25 May 2022 10:55

KAF Taps Central Bank Veteran for Islamic Digital Bank

KAF Investment Bank has named a veteran of Malaysia’s central bank to lead its Islamic digital bank in the country.

FINANCE Wednesday, 25 May 2022 10:03

Singapore, Switzerland to Support Cross-Border Data Flows

Regulators in Singapore and Switzerland have agreed to create a framework for ensuring financial sector data can flow across borders seamlessly.

FINANCE Wednesday, 25 May 2022 09:58

UBS Beefs Up Digital Connectivity With New App

UBS hopes to keep clients digitally engaged through a myriad of content with the launch of a new banking app, starting first in Asia.

FINANCE Wednesday, 25 May 2022 09:23

UBS: Wealthy Clients Remain Invested

Wealthy UBS clients are keeping their investments for the time being, but holding back cash as they evaluate triple shocks, CEO Ralph Hamers said at the World Economic Forum in Davos. 

PEOPLE Tuesday, 24 May 2022 16:30

Franklin Templeton Bolsters Regional Agri-Food Capability

U.S. asset manager Franklin Templeton will strengthen its alternatives capabilities with the hire of an agri-food specialist for Asia Pacific.

FINANCE Tuesday, 24 May 2022 15:44

Hong Kong Hotel Quarantine Likely to Stay For First Half

Despite continued pressure from Hong Kong’s business community to relax border controls, the city’s outgoing chief executive signaled a high likelihood for hotel quarantine requirements to remain at least until July 1.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 24 May 2022 14:25

Natixis IM Expands Management Committee

Natixis Investment Management has appointed a handful of new executives to its management committee, including Asia Pacific head Fabrice Chemouny.

FINANCE Tuesday, 24 May 2022 12:25

Grab’s New WM Product Taps Temasek-Tied Funds

Superapp Grab has launched a new low-minimum wealth management product, tapping on funds from one of Singapore state-owned investment company Temasek Holdings’ subsidiaries.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 24 May 2022 12:09

Bank of Singapore Expands Wealth Planning Unit

OCBC’s private banking arm continues to expand its wealth planning unit with the hire of two seasoned veterans for Hong Kong and Singapore. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 24 May 2022 10:37

Temasek-Backed ADDX Raises Fresh Funding From SET, UOB

Temasek-backed digital securities exchange ADDX has raised a fresh round of funding from investors including the Stock Exchange of Thailand and Singapore bank UOB.

FINANCE Tuesday, 24 May 2022 09:41

Binance to Launch Payment and Trading in Dubai

Binance continues the path to its first headquarters in the Middle East with an upcoming launch of payment and trading services in Dubai.

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