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FINANCE Thursday, 10 February 2022 14:48

Credit Suisse: APAC Profits Up But De-Risking Sparks Asset Outflow

Credit Suisse posted a rise in APAC profits but saw a net asset outflow from the region due to efforts by clients and the bank itself to reduce risk-taking.

FINANCE Thursday, 10 February 2022 14:01

Archegos, Litigation Costs Fuel Credit Suisse Loss in 2021

After breaking numerous profit records in 2020, Credit Suisse posted a pre-tax loss in 2021 due to various factors, including the collapse of Archegos and major litigation costs.

FINANCE Thursday, 10 February 2022 13:04

AMP Still Dogged by Troubles

Credit Suisse's De Ferrari leaves a job unfinished, with the Australian firm posting an overall net loss and the Australian wealth management division seeing profit drop.

FINANCE Thursday, 10 February 2022 11:48

HSBC Grows Prime Brokerage Business For Asia Investments

HSBC is reportedly planning to expand its prime brokerage business to provide financing services for hedge funds and family offices seeking to invest in Asia.

FINANCE Thursday, 10 February 2022 10:23

Credit Suisse’s Vice-Chair Losing Support

Severin Schwan’s days as Credit Suisse’s vice-chair could be numbered after reports that two key investors are against him taking on another term.

PEOPLE Thursday, 10 February 2022 10:17

Mox Adds C-Suite Duo

Hong Kong-based virtual bank Mox has hired two C-suite executives to bolster its tech capabilities.

FINANCE Wednesday, 9 February 2022 20:34

Credit Suisse Setback in Bulgarian Drug Case

The criminal court makes a broad decision on the statute of limitations. Their rationale is interesting.

FINANCE Wednesday, 9 February 2022 16:34

Pictet Tops One Billion Swiss Francs in Profits

Geneva-based Pictet joins the club of Swiss private banks topping the 1 billion Swiss franc profit mark.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 9 February 2022 15:51

Raffles Family Office Hires Deputy Chief

Hong Kong-headquartered Raffles Family Office has hired an asset management veteran as its deputy group chief executive officer. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 9 February 2022 15:00

Hong Kong Keeps Everyone Home

Tighter COVID-19 restrictions to take effect tomorrow. Despite that, key government adviser is optimistic city will reopen «soon». 

PEOPLE Wednesday, 9 February 2022 14:34

HSBC Asset Management Nabs Ex-Aviva Executive for Alts

HSBC Asset Management has appointed a new head of alternative solutions who will relocate to Singapore later this year.

FINANCE Wednesday, 9 February 2022 14:17

Vontobel Posts Record Profit for Last Year

The Zurich-based wealth manager achieves record profits for 2021, while net new money growth slows.  

FINANCE Wednesday, 9 February 2022 13:48

Guggenheim Securities Taps Alexander Ramirez for TMT Practice

In the latest in a series of additions, Guggenheim Securities said Monday it has brought on Alexander Ramirez as a senior managing director for its technology, media and telecom (TMT) investment banking practice.

FINANCE Wednesday, 9 February 2022 12:22

CSOP Asset Management and STACS Build Blockchain-Based Derivatives Trading Platform

CSOP Asset Management and Singapore fintech Hashstacs, or STACS, have completed a prototype of a blockchain-based over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives trade processing platform, the companies said Tuesday.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 9 February 2022 11:46

Barclays Appoints Regional Corporate Banking Head

Barclays has relocated a 30-year veteran from London to Singapore to lead its corporate banking unit for Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 9 February 2022 11:11

Natixis Relocates Senior Banker from Canada to Singapore

Natixis has relocated the senior country manager for its Canada branch to Singapore to strengthen its real assets business and infrastructure funds coverage in the region.

FINANCE Wednesday, 9 February 2022 11:00

Franklin Templeton, F10 to Launch Singapore Fintech Incubator

Franklin Templeton has tied up with start-up accelerator F10 Global Innovation Network Singapore to create an incubation program in Singapore for early-stage fintech start-ups, the companies said in a press release Wednesday.

FINANCE Wednesday, 9 February 2022 10:07

Julius Baer: Singapore Over Switzerland For Innovation Hub

Julius Baer is setting up an innovation hub in Singapore. Why is the Swiss bank opting to do this in Asia and not closer to home in Zurich?

FINANCE Wednesday, 9 February 2022 09:38

Softbank Accuses Credit Suisse in Blame Game

In a high-stakes dispute related to the now-defunct finance firm Greensill, battle lines between Softbank and Credit Suisse are hardening.

FINANCE Wednesday, 9 February 2022 09:37

Credit Suisse Cuts Bonus Pool After Finma Warning

The bonus pool at Credit Suisse will be lower than planned after its worst year since the financial crisis. Bank regulator asked bank for significant reductions.

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