Wednesday, 20 November 2024

FINANCE Tuesday, 16 November 2021 17:27

GIC Nabs Senior Credit Suisse Technologist

One of the Swiss lender's most senior technologists in Asia has joined the Singapore sovereign wealth fund.

FINANCE Tuesday, 16 November 2021 15:49

Evergrande: Lux Homes, Art, Calligraphy and More Sold to Raise Funds

China Evergrande chairman Hui Ka Yan continues to scramble to raise funds to meet debt obligations, including an upcoming coupon payment of $255 million due in late December.

FINANCE Tuesday, 16 November 2021 14:50

Suspected Ex-Bank of China Embezzler Repatriated from U.S.

A former Bank of China manager suspected of involvement in the embezzlement of nearly $500 million 20 years ago has been repatriated from the U.S. bank to the mainland.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 16 November 2021 14:47

Risk Management Veteran Joins Payments Firm Aleta Planet

The firm is bolstering its fraud and risk management capabilities, citing heightened fraud, money laundering and terrorist financing activities amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

FINANCE Tuesday, 16 November 2021 13:08

EFG International Posts Strong Net Inflows

The Swiss private bank saw a rise in new assets and increased profitability in the first nine months of the year. It also announced changes to its international business.

FINANCE Tuesday, 16 November 2021 13:05

Leonteq Lifts Guidance After Hot Trading Summer

Swiss boutique Leonteq lifts its profit forecast after demand for its products ran hot this summer. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 16 November 2021 12:59

Singapore and Hungary to Partner in Fintech Development

 The Singapore FinTech Association (SFA) and the Hungarian FinTech Association (HFA - MAFISZ) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to facilitate and foster fintech collaboration between the two countries.

FINANCE Tuesday, 16 November 2021 12:11

J.P. Morgan’s Jamie Dimon Visits Hong Kong

J.P. Morgan chief executive Jamie Dimon made his first visit to Hong Kong since the coronavirus pandemic first began with an exemption from the city’s quarantine measures.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 16 November 2021 11:24

Maitri Grows Client Relationship and Investment Advisory Capabilities

The Singapore-based active responsible investment manager and multi-family office has announced the addition of two seasoned executives to its client relationship and investment advisory teams.

FINANCE Tuesday, 16 November 2021 10:25

Temasek Pauses New Investments to Chinese Tech Firms

Singapore state investor Temasek is reportedly taking a pause on new investments in Chinese tech firms until there is greater visibility on the regulatory landscape.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 16 November 2021 10:14

Crypto Bourse Coinhako Secures In-Principal Approval

The homegrown platform is the first local non-bank crypto exchange to announce that it has received this in-principal approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.  

PEOPLE Tuesday, 16 November 2021 09:10

HSBC Reshuffles Commercial Bank

HSBC has reshuffled senior management at its commercial banking arm in Asia and the U.K.

PEOPLE Monday, 15 November 2021 22:13

Credit Suisse Appoints Philippines Market Leader

Credit Suisse promotes a team leader to become a market leader for the private banking market in the Philippines, according to an internal memo seen by finews.asia.

FINANCE Monday, 15 November 2021 16:23

Beijing Bourse Makes Trading Debut

Trading made its market debut at the Beijing Stock Exchange, a bourse focused on mainland small to medium-sized enterprises.

PEOPLE Monday, 15 November 2021 15:30

Aviva Singlife-Owned Investment Platform Names Chief

Aviva Singlife-owned investment platform Navigator Investment Services has hired an ex-DBS managing director as its chief executive.

FINANCE Monday, 15 November 2021 14:32

Ex-Deutsche Banker Returns as APAC Vice Chairman of Wealth

A private banking veteran returns to Deutsche Bank as its vice chairman of wealth management in Asia Pacific.

FINANCE Monday, 15 November 2021 12:54

Credit Suisse Betting on Swiss Solution

Chairman António Horta-Osório cleans up Credit Suisse under the new strategy while major investors call for significant divestments.

FINANCE Monday, 15 November 2021 12:44

Credit Suisse to Outsource Purchasing

Credit Suisse wants to shift buying activities to an external provider as part of its new strategy, research by finews.asia shows.

PEOPLE Monday, 15 November 2021 11:37

UBS Asia Bond Manager Exits With Large Evergrande Exposure

The manager of a $3 billion Asia bond fund at UBS has reportedly left with sizeable year-to-date losses and significant holdings in China’s real estate sector including debt issued by Evergrande.

FINANCE Monday, 15 November 2021 11:29

Dubai Sued Over PE Firm Audit in Dubai

KPMG is being sued over its role in the insolvency of Dubai private equity firm Abraaj Group which claims the big four accounting company «failed to maintain independence» and breached its duty of care.

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