Tuesday, 19 November 2024

PEOPLE Friday, 8 April 2022 13:15

Herbert J. Scheidt – Going From 13 to 75

He was told he was too unconventional for banking but he still made it to the top. Now he is retiring after 40 years in the industry. What has he achieved?

FINANCE Friday, 8 April 2022 10:51

ADDX to Offer Private Market Plays to Wealth Managers

Temasek-backed digital securities exchange ADDX has launched a new service to allow wealth managers to trade private investments.

FINANCE Thursday, 7 April 2022 16:57

HSBC Goes for Broke in China

The bank assumes effective ownership of the Qianhai Securities joint venture.

FINANCE Thursday, 7 April 2022 16:13

Vontobel: End of an Era

The start of the year sees money continuing to pour in for the Swiss investment house. 

FINANCE Thursday, 7 April 2022 14:42

Fidelity, T. Rowe Price Face Biggest Sri Lanka Hit

Giant asset manager Fidelity and T. Rowe Price will likely face the biggest hits in a Sri Lanka debt default.

FINANCE Thursday, 7 April 2022 14:03

ADB Pares Southeast Asia’s Economic Outlook

The ADB has cut its economic growth outlook for Southeast Asia amid risks from the war on Ukraine and from the Covid-19 pandemic.

FINANCE Thursday, 7 April 2022 12:58

Andreas Habluetzel: «Large Clients Have Been Selling Gold»

Investors think gold is not the safe haven it was twenty years ago, says the CEO of Degussa gold trading in an interview with finews.asia

PEOPLE Thursday, 7 April 2022 12:02

PGIM Investments Taps Franklin Templeton Veteran

PGIM Investments has hired a Franklin Templeton veteran to be its vice chairman for Asia, a newly created role.

PEOPLE Thursday, 7 April 2022 10:44

Ex-CS Investment Bank Boss Had Headaches Beyond Archegos

In the aftermath of Credit Suisse’s Archegos’ billion-dollar scandal last April, the bank ousted the head of its investment banking department. But there were other problems.

FINANCE Wednesday, 6 April 2022 18:25

New UBS Chair Under Pressure to Deliver

Shareholders of UBS voted incoming chairman Colm Kelleher into office with overwhelming support. Now he must meet their expectations. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 6 April 2022 17:35

Carrie Lam's Successor Won't Be Doing Expats Any Favours

Anyone following in her footsteps is unlikely to change the policies driving banks and bankers out of the city.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 6 April 2022 13:10

New Hong Kong Wealth Management Head for Standard Chartered

The appointment of Alson Ho confirms the strategic importance of the business to the bank.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 6 April 2022 12:58

Temasek’s Fullerton Fund Management Taps New CIO

Temasek subsidiary Fullerton Fund Management appoints a new chief investment officer.

FINANCE Tuesday, 5 April 2022 16:53

More Central Banks Mulling Digital Currencies

Many central banks have or plan to launch digital central bank money. A PwC study looks at the winners and losers.

FINANCE Tuesday, 5 April 2022 16:34

Credit Suisse's Greensill Troubles Were One Year in the Making

Pressure from shareholders led Credit Suisse to reveal details related to the closure of funds jointly run with Greensill Capital.

FINANCE Tuesday, 5 April 2022 16:30

Credit Suisse Hires From UBS For Wealthy Israelis

Credit Suisse is adding two new hires to service wealthy Israeli clients, with one joining from rival UBS.

FINANCE Tuesday, 5 April 2022 16:05

Banks Face Numerous Risks from Ukraine War

Switzerland’s financial authority examines the impact of the conflict on banks but sees no threat to financial market stability.

FINANCE Tuesday, 5 April 2022 14:19

Investing App Gotrade to Enter Indonesia

Investing app Gotrade is entering the Indonesian market after raising $15.5 million in a series A round.

REAL ASSETS Tuesday, 5 April 2022 13:02

PGIM Real Estate to Invest in POKKA Property

PGIM Real Estate is tying up with Hong Kong-listed property investor ESR Cayman to invest in a redevelopment project for POKKA. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 5 April 2022 11:47

Citi to Sell Bahrain Consumer Bank

Citi will sell its consumer banking business in Bahrain to Ahli United Bank (AUB).

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