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PEOPLE Tuesday, 25 January 2022 09:46

ING Hires Ex-Westpac Banker for Real Estate Finance Unit

ING has hired a former Westpac banker to join as its new head of real estate finance in Australia.

FINANCE Monday, 24 January 2022 15:50

China Tech Crackdown Hits Hong Kong Brokerage Bonuses

The total bonus pool for Hong Kong’s brokers is reportedly expected to shrink following the trillion-dollar wipeout of China’s tech market.

PEOPLE Monday, 24 January 2022 14:47

DBS Names New Sustainability Chief

DBS has named a new chief sustainability officer, succeeding Mikkei Larsen who left the role in November last year.

FINANCE Monday, 24 January 2022 14:47

New Credit Suisse Overseer's Links to UBS

Axel Lehmann completed a swift change from UBS to Credit Suisse, which he now chairs. He is still tied to his previous employer financially.

FINANCE Monday, 24 January 2022 12:13

Pandemic, Politics Paint Bleak Outlook for Hong Kong Talent Pool

Once a top choice for bankers worldwide, Hong Kong’s financial sector is suffering from a brain drain and lack of interest from foreign talent due to stringent Covid restrictions and worsening U.S.-China relations.

FINANCE Monday, 24 January 2022 10:53

State Media Spotlights Ant Group in Corruption Scandal

Jack Ma’s Ant Group is once again in the spotlight after being implicated by Chinese state media over an alleged corruption scandal involving a former senior official in Hangzhou.

FINANCE Sunday, 23 January 2022 16:34

António Horta-Osório's Sporting Own Goals

The deposed Credit Suisse overseer reportedly rushed from the Wimbledon men's final to another major British sporting event when he was meant to be in quarantine.

FINANCE Sunday, 23 January 2022 16:32

Alina Donets: «Soil Must Find Its Place in the Balance Sheets»

Economics is currently experiencing a change in how things are viewed. Soil is an important factor when it comes to production. Therefore, it should receive a place in the balance sheets of companies. It is a new investment theme with yield potential, Alina...

FINANCE Friday, 21 January 2022 16:48

Asia Fuels Net New Money at UBP

UBP’s Asia business was highlighted as a key driver of net new money in 2021 which totaled 5.7 billion Swiss francs, according to the bank’s annual results.

FINANCE Friday, 21 January 2022 16:34

More Uncertainty Ahead for China Tech

China’s top anti-graft body called for «no mercy» against corruption, vowing to curb the influence of technology companies by severing «ties between power and capital».

FINANCE Friday, 21 January 2022 15:19

Of Hamsters, Private Jets, and Pets

Hong Kong’s hamster cull could prove to be the final straw for many. Is this finally it for the finance industry?

FINANCE Friday, 21 January 2022 14:43

Russian Central Bank Proposes Crypto Mining and Trading Ban

Russia becomes the latest to tighten regulations against cryptocurrencies with a central banking proposal to ban mining and trading.

HIGH-END Friday, 21 January 2022 12:41

AMTD International Plans to Expand Into the «Metaverse»

Hong Kong-based financial services conglomerate AMTD International has entered a deal to acquire a global fashion media company, according to a filing to SGX Thursday by the investment banking firm.

FINANCE Friday, 21 January 2022 12:31

Expect More Bank Crypto Adoption in Asia This Year

Despite ongoing volatility in cryptocurrencies, demand is on the rise and Asia is witnessing related interest across the board from a variety of investors and financial services providers.

PEOPLE Friday, 21 January 2022 11:21

Citi Appoints Asia Economist For Wealth Management Unit

Citi has named a new regional head of economic analysis for its global wealth management unit.

FINANCE Friday, 21 January 2022 09:29

Credit Suisse Board Plays Game of Musical Chairs

The Swiss bank's board is in almost as much flux as its top management. It looks poised to proceed with ex-Chairman António Horta-Osório's pledge to reduce its ranks.

PEOPLE Thursday, 20 January 2022 16:46

Standard Chartered Appoints Head of Ops and Tech

Standard Chartered has named successor to incumbent ops chief David Whiteling who will be leaving the bank.

PEOPLE Thursday, 20 January 2022 14:52

Ex-StanChart Workplace Transformation Head Joins Contour

A former Standard Chartered executive overseeing workplace transformation has joined digital trade finance network Contour to head its innovation lab.

FINANCE Thursday, 20 January 2022 14:24

Credit Suisse Number-Two Throwing in the Towel?

The Swiss bank's powerful deputy chairman is vague on his future following the abrupt departure of António Horta-Osório.

PEOPLE Thursday, 20 January 2022 12:50

Geneva's Kazakhstan Ties

The daughter of the Central Asia country's former leader is upgrading a $115 million Swiss lakeside château amid speculation that her father may need a place to stay soon.

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