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PEOPLE Wednesday, 17 May 2023 18:04

HSBC Appoints Mobile Wallet Chief

HSBC has hired an electronic fund transfer specialist as the new head of its mobile wallet business PayMe.

FINANCE Wednesday, 17 May 2023 15:55

UBS Sees Multi-Billion Windfall From Credit Suisse Takeover

For the first time, UBS has indicated how much it is gaining by acquiring Credit Suisse. At least on paper.

FINANCE Wednesday, 17 May 2023 15:52

UBS Intensifies Focus on Onshore Banking in Taiwan

UBS is increasing its focus on onshore banking in the Taiwan market amid ongoing uncertainty in cross-straits relations.

FINANCE Wednesday, 17 May 2023 15:04

Citi: Institutional Interest Income Fuels Indonesia Profits

Citibank’s Indonesia unit posted profit growth in the first quarter of 2023 due in large part to an increase in interest income from institutional clients. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 17 May 2023 12:35

US Banks Reportedly Scaling Down China Plans

Some of the largest American lenders are reportedly scaling down ambitions and expansion plans in China due the changing business environment.

FINANCE Wednesday, 17 May 2023 11:32

End to Swiss Bank Bailouts is Wishful Thinking

Politicians would do well to ask themselves how they will save the next bank in 15 years, observes finews.asia. The next crisis is not a question of if, but when.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 17 May 2023 10:32

Franklin Templeton Names China Equity Manager

California-based Franklin Templeton has appointed a new portfolio manager within its China equity investment team.

FINANCE Wednesday, 17 May 2023 10:06

Citi’s Korea Unit Doubles Net Income

Citibank Korea more than doubled its net income in the first quarter of 2023 due to revenue growth from its institutional business. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 17 May 2023 08:41

Gloves Are Off in GAM Investor Group Skirmish with Liontrust

A recently formed investor Group is unhappy with Liontrust's buyout plans for GAM is now taking the fight to a new level. The group is expanding its holding of GAM shares in its tussle with Liontrust.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 16 May 2023 16:35

Citi Names Intl'l Personal Bank Head in Singapore

A 30-year banking veteran has been named as Citi’s head of international personal bank in Singapore. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 16 May 2023 14:52

Commonwealth Bank to Issue AT1 Debt

Australia’s largest bank is the latest major lender to issue Additional Tier 1 bonds following the Credit Suisse wipeout.

FINANCE Tuesday, 16 May 2023 12:51

Fed Believes Credit Suisse Symptomatic of a New Age Bank Run

A senior US central banker highlights banking risks from wealthy, sophisticated businesses and individuals in an age of instant transfers – and dangers posed by social media. finews.asia takes a look. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 16 May 2023 12:39

Withers Joins AT1 Legal Wave in Singapore 

Global law firm Withers is the latest to join the legal wave against the Swiss decision to write down AT1 debt issued by Credit Suisse.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 16 May 2023 11:36

Credit Suisse's Australia Bankers Joins Boutique Advisor

In the midst of an ongoing integration with UBS, Credit Suisse’s Australian metals and mining team is reportedly joining a local boutique advisory firm.

FINANCE Tuesday, 16 May 2023 10:58

Goldman to Open Abu Dhabi Office

In a sign of a post-1MDB turnaround, Goldman Sachs is reportedly seeking to open a new office in Abu Dhabi.

FINANCE Tuesday, 16 May 2023 10:20

US-Listed Firm Acquires AL Wealth Partners

Nasdaq-listed AlTi Tiedemann Global has acquired Singapore-based AL Wealth Partners as part of its expansion plans in the region.

FINANCE Tuesday, 16 May 2023 09:29

GAM Bonuses Fall Victim to Takeover Plans

Not even Credit Suisse did what GAM is doing now. Ahead of its takeover by Liontrust, GAM completely drained its bonus pool.

FINANCE Monday, 15 May 2023 15:21

HSBC Targets «Mid-Teens» Returns in Asia Business

In the midst of ongoing profit pressures from Chinese insurer and shareholder Ping An, HSBC said it would target returns in the «mid-teens» for its Asia business.

FINANCE Monday, 15 May 2023 15:02

Exclusive Invitation to the Joint Luncheon of Vontobel and finews.asia

Vontobel and finews.asia are pleased to invite you to an exclusive event on the topic of «Capturing Yield in 2023».

PEOPLE Monday, 15 May 2023 12:37

BNP Paribas Appoints Asia Wealth COO

Paris-based BNP Paribas Wealth Management has announced the appointment of a new chief operating officer for Asia.

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