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PEOPLE Friday, 10 December 2021 16:20

Chubb Appoints Singapore Country President

 The property and casualty insurer has appointed a seasoned industry executive to lead its Singapore business.

FINANCE Friday, 10 December 2021 15:40

Citi, UBS Call ADR Correction «Overdone»

Chinese tech stocks sunk lower this week in the midst of the ongoing regulatory crackdown coupled with recent news of Didi’s delisting plans, leading some global banks to call «overdone» on the correction and a possible bottom.

FINANCE Friday, 10 December 2021 15:10

Guy de Blonay: «Financials Fighting to Find Opportunities in 2022»

Over the past few years, the traditional world of finance has been shaken up by a wave of fintech companies. However, going into 2022 this trend may include retaliation as the large incumbent institutions fight back, Guy de Blonay writes in an essay for...

PEOPLE Friday, 10 December 2021 12:41

Mazars Appoints Audit Partner

The international audit, tax and advisory firm has appointed a new Audit and Assurance Partner, effective 15 November 2021.

FINANCE Friday, 10 December 2021 12:25

Linklogis' Serge Thieulle: «There is No Silver Bullet»

Given the development of supply chain financing over the last 20 years, firms have to look at offering financing where it was previously not possible, Linklogis' VP of network and partnerships, said.

FINANCE Friday, 10 December 2021 11:39

Fitch Downgrades Evergrande to «Restricted Default»

China Evergrande has been declared as a defaulting firm by Fitch after it the rating agency could not reach the property developer for confirmation on a missed coupon payment.

FINANCE Friday, 10 December 2021 11:15

Pictet: «Not Yet The Case For China»

More time is needed for Chinese earnings to bottom out before a better picture is materialized, according to Pictet Wealth Management which advises investors to take a wait-and-see approach before adding exposure.

PEOPLE Friday, 10 December 2021 10:32

Credit Suisse Appoints Japan Head of Private Banking

Credit Suisse will look to rebound from the recent exit of around a dozen executives in Japan with the hire of a new head of private banking for the market, finews.asia has learned.

FINANCE Friday, 10 December 2021 08:42

Singapore and China Regulators to Boost Supervisory Cooperation

The two sides reaffirmed their close ties and commitment to strengthening supervisory cooperation.

FINANCE Thursday, 9 December 2021 16:50

HSBC: More Regulatory Clarity Needed for China Investments

HSBC Private Banking is neutral on Chinese markets as it awaits more regulatory clarity before making new bets on the second-largest economy. 

PEOPLE Thursday, 9 December 2021 16:13

Payments Unicorn Nium Adds Co-Founder

As a co-founder, he joins Nium’s CEO, Prajit Nanu, and Chief Business Officer, Michael Bermingham, as part of the company’s co-founding team.

FINANCE Thursday, 9 December 2021 15:56

China Prepares VIE Blacklist

China’s tech sector is set to face more pressures as authorities prepare a blacklist targeting new companies in sensitive sectors that use variable interest entities.

PEOPLE Thursday, 9 December 2021 15:17

Lombard Odier Adds Partner

Lombard Odier is elevating the co-head of its investment management unit to partner.

FINANCE Thursday, 9 December 2021 12:50

MAS: Medium-Term Vulnerabilities Building Up

While the global financial system has remained resilient in 2021, medium-term vulnerabilities have grown with the build-up of non-financial corporate and sovereign debt, as well as elevated property prices and stretched equity valuations, Singapore's central bank...

FINANCE Thursday, 9 December 2021 12:13

Barclays Sets Sights on Asia

The firm has is making strategic hires across investment banking and wealth management teams, as part of plans to rebuild in the region. 

PEOPLE Thursday, 9 December 2021 12:03

Nuveen Strengthens APAC Real Estate Unit

U.S. asset manager Nuveen bolstered its property capabilities with the hire of a new head of real estate transactions for Greater China.

FINANCE Thursday, 9 December 2021 09:51

Crypto CEOs Warn Congress Against Overregulation 

The top executives from six major cryptocurrency firms testified before Congress, urging for clearer rules but warned against overregulation in the nascent digital asset industry. 

FINANCE Thursday, 9 December 2021 09:11

Credit Suisse Chairman Regrets Breaking COVID Rules

The Swiss bank's overseer apologized for violating Switzerland's COVID rules, saying he had done so unknowingly.

FINANCE Wednesday, 8 December 2021 17:06

Fintech Rapyd Expands APAC Footprint

The fintech-as-a-service provider is expanding Greater China coverage, and offering company incorporation, business accounts, credit cards, and payments services from a single platform.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 8 December 2021 16:58

Najib Razak Headed to Malaysia’s Federal Court

Najib Razak is headed to Malaysia’s top tribunal after failing in the latest appeal to overturn a guilty verdict against the ex-prime minister’s alleged role in the 1MDB scandal.

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