Tuesday, 19 November 2024

FINANCE Wednesday, 20 April 2022 12:02

Global Banks Sound the Alarm on China Growth Worries

China's annual GDP growth target for 2022 is at its lowest level in more than three decades. Still, concerns are growing among banks that it may even miss that mark.

HIGH-END Wednesday, 20 April 2022 12:02

Last of Three Iconic Patek-Philippe Watches to be Auctioned

Three copies of an extremely rare Patek Philippe watch have survived. One is in a museum, another in a private collection, and one is coming under the hammer soon.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 20 April 2022 11:29

Fidelity International Names China Managing Director

Fidelity’s investment management arm has hired a mutual fund veteran from China as a managing director to oversee its onshore business in the country.

FINANCE Wednesday, 20 April 2022 11:18

Claws Out For Horta-Osório's Lloyd's Bonus

Former Credit Suisse chairman is facing a bonus clawback from his previous firm. A clawback of his knighthood looms as well. 

PEOPLE Wednesday, 20 April 2022 11:14

Goldman Sachs Poaches From OCBC, JPMorgan

Goldman Sachs hires two Singapore investment bankers by poaching them from JPMorgan Chase and OCBC. 

PEOPLE Wednesday, 20 April 2022 10:48

Lighthouse Canton Makes Two Asset Management Appointments

Lighthouse Canton, an asset and wealth manager with offices in Singapore, taps an institutional sales head and venture debt director.

HIGH-END Wednesday, 20 April 2022 10:01

Wealthy Chinese Seek to Leave Post-Shanghai

Demand to immigrate out of China reportedly soars amid the Shanghai zero-Covid lockdown.

FINANCE Tuesday, 19 April 2022 21:46

Credit Suisse China Venture CEO Steps Down

The chief executive of Credit Suisse's joint securities venture in China is stepping down after less than two years in the role. 

PEOPLE Tuesday, 19 April 2022 15:12

Goldman China Wealth Venture Replaces Planned Head

The delayed Chinese wealth management Goldman Sachs-ICBC joint venture reportedly replaces its originally planned head because of ongoing investigations.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 19 April 2022 14:24

Saxo Markets Hires Greater China Wealth Head

Saxo Markets taps a new head of wealth management for Greater China as part of a move into digital offerings.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 19 April 2022 11:59

China Merchants Bank Chief Steps Down After Sell-Off

China Merchants Bank’s president and chief executive replaced following one of the worst single-day trading sessions for the bank’s shares.

FINANCE Tuesday, 19 April 2022 11:47

Payments Player Thunes Takes Over Compliance Fintech

Singapore-based payments company Thunes buys a majority of anti-money laundering and compliance player Tookitaki Holding.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 19 April 2022 10:53

Julius Baer Appoints Greater China Group Head

A 30-year wealth management veteran named Julius Baer’s group head for the Greater China market.

FINANCE Tuesday, 19 April 2022 10:27

Ant Group Takes Control of Payments Player 2C2P

Ant Group to become the majority shareholder of payments platform 2C2P, boosting its footprint in Southeast Asia.

FINANCE Tuesday, 19 April 2022 09:57

AMP in Talks to Sell Investment Management Unit

Australian wealth manager AMP has confirmed that it has a number of potential suitors for its investment management unit.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 19 April 2022 08:52

UOB Malaysia Names First Female CEO

UOB Malaysia has named its first female chief executive officer to succeed Wong Kim Choong.

FINANCE Monday, 18 April 2022 14:26

BlackRock: 75 Percent of Assets to be Net Zero-Aligned by 2030

BlackRock projected at least 75 percent of assets managed for clients would be in issuers with science-based targets for climate change by 2030.

FINANCE Monday, 18 April 2022 09:01

Igloo Shows Insuring the Unbanked is Tricky

Southeast Asia is a notoriously under-insured region, but insurtech Igloo has forecast only a relatively slow uptake.

FINANCE Sunday, 17 April 2022 18:13

Credit Suisse Seeking New Legal Eagle

Swiss bank Credit Suisse is looking to replace the head of its U.S. legal unit after a departure resulting from the Greensill debacle.

PEOPLE Friday, 15 April 2022 15:48

Navigating Through Mid-Career Waters

Taking on a new profession or evaluating it mid-life doesn't have to be a crisis. Regula Maeder, who helps and encourages people of all ages to reassess their careers, told finews.com why this is an important exercise.

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