Tuesday, 19 November 2024

PEOPLE Thursday, 27 January 2022 16:05

Standard Chartered Nets Ex-Credit Suisse Sustainability Chief

An 18-year veteran and former chief sustainability officer of Credit Suisse has joined Standard Chartered in the same role.

FINANCE Thursday, 27 January 2022 15:38

China Expels Party Chief of Ant's Headquarter City

The former party chief for the city of Hangzhou has been expelled one week after a state media documentary made claims about his corrupt business links with a firm controlled by Jack Ma’s Ant Group.

FINANCE Thursday, 27 January 2022 14:23

Schroders China Wealth JV Green Lighted for Business

Chinese regulators have approved a wealth management joint venture between Schroders and Bank of Communications to kick start operations in the mainland. 

FINANCE Thursday, 27 January 2022 13:26

Bank of America Plans Staff Relocation from Hong Kong to Singapore

Bank of America has reportedly started a review to identify Hong Kong workers who can relocate to Singapore, in yet another example of overbearing pressure from the city’s strict Covid-related measures.

PEOPLE Thursday, 27 January 2022 11:49

HSBC Bolsters Wealth Unit With Bank of Singapore Hire

HSBC continues to strengthen the product capabilities within its wealth unit with the latest hire of a former Bank of Singapore executive.

FINANCE Thursday, 27 January 2022 10:48

UBP Nabs Ex-CCB Banker for Greater China Market

UBP has hired a former executive from China Construction Bank as a team head for the Greater China market.

FINANCE Thursday, 27 January 2022 09:46

UBS Acquires U.S. Wealth Platform for Affluent Segment

UBS has agreed to acquire California-headquartered digital-only wealth platform Wealthfront, amidst broader plans to tap into the affluent segment worldwide.

FINANCE Wednesday, 26 January 2022 17:08

IMF Pushes For Bitcoin U-Turn in El Salvador

The International Monetary Fund is urging authorities in El Salvador to curb bitcoin usage by removing its legal tender status after the Central American nation became the first to adopt the digital currency in June last year.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 26 January 2022 16:05

Ex-SCMP Editor Joins HSBC as Regional Reputation Head

HSBC has hired a former managing editor from Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post as its regional head of reputation.

FINANCE Wednesday, 26 January 2022 14:56

Hong Kong's Strict Covid Policy Could Last to 2024

The European Chamber of Commerce of Commerce in Hong Kong has reportedly prepared draft documents detailing its forecast for the city’s strict Covid policy and its impact on its status as an international hub.

FINANCE Wednesday, 26 January 2022 12:24

Citi: Expect «More Predictable And Stable» Tech Regulation

Unlike last year’s series of sudden tightening against the tech firms in China, Citi Private Bank expects authorities to deliver «more predictable and stable» regulations in the sector and recommends investors to enter at current levels. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 26 January 2022 10:04

Ex-UBS Banker Charged in U.S. Fraud Scheme

U.S. officials are charging a former client advisor of the Swiss bank of stealing nearly $6 million from clients.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 26 January 2022 10:02

Robeco Expands Fixed Income Unit in Singapore

Rotterdam-headquartered asset manager Robeco has expanded its fixed income unit with a new hire alongside the relocation of several executives.

FINANCE Tuesday, 25 January 2022 16:48

Hong Kong Family Offices Eye ESG Boost in 2022

Hong Kong’s uber-wealthy are expected to make significant increases in sustainable investment this year, according to a recent survey by a family office association, in line with the city’s green finance ambitions. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 25 January 2022 15:41

AMTD International Acquires Digital Arm

Hong Kong-based financial conglomerate AMTD International has entered an acquisition deal for nearly full ownership of AMTD Digital.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 25 January 2022 14:44

GAM Expands Wholesale Distribution in Australia

Zurich-headquartered asset manager GAM has expanded has hired a new executive for wholesale distribution in Australia focused on the wealth segment.

FINANCE Tuesday, 25 January 2022 14:35

Credit Suisse Warns on Fourth Quarter – Slowdown in Asia

The Swiss bank's quarterly loss will be deeper than expected, amid a slowdown with wealthy clients, more hefty legal charges, and goodwill dating back two decades.

FINANCE Tuesday, 25 January 2022 12:48

Swiss Private Bank Pictet Shifts Management in Moscow

The Geneva-based private bank is making several management changes in its Russian and Eastern European business, according to information provided to finews.com.

FINANCE Tuesday, 25 January 2022 12:43

Julius Baer: «Don't Expect to Make Money in China Like Other Countries»

Zurich-headquartered Julius Baer cautioned against investing in Chinese stocks and bonds based on historical assumptions about market efficiency, highlighting the shift towards common property and public sector dominance.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 25 January 2022 11:18

AXA IM Hires for Alternatives in Asia

AXA’s investment management arm has hired for a newly role focused on alternatives in Asia.

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