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PEOPLE Friday, 5 November 2021 09:55

Allianz Asia Pacific Appoints CEO

The Asia Pacific unit of Allianz has named a new chief executive officer to succeed Solman Altin, who has decided to leave the firm after first joining 13 years ago.

FINANCE Friday, 5 November 2021 09:45

Lower Allowances Fuel DBS Profit Growth

An improved credit environment coupled with lower allowances enabled DBS to post a surge in third quarter profits.

FINANCE Friday, 5 November 2021 03:35

UBS's Ralph Hamers Does Away With Uber-MD Status

The Swiss giant UBS is doing away with an elite cadre of uber-managing directors. This means an effective demotion for more than 100 of UBS' top bankers.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 November 2021 16:55

European Chamber of Commerce on Hong Kong: «Lack of Certainties»

The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong recently reiterated its concerns about the outlook for the city as a business hub, underlining a «lack of certainties» as the key concern.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 November 2021 15:18

Credit Suisse Folds Private Wealth Into One

The Swiss bank is rolling its business with wealthy clients into one unit and strengthening it at the expense of its investment bank.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 November 2021 15:10

Credit Suisse’s APAC Profits Inch Higher

Asia Pacific profits at Credit Suisse inched higher in the third quarter despite ongoing China market turbulence and dented investor sentiment in the region.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 November 2021 14:57

Credit Suisse Flags Loss in Current Quarter

The Swiss bank flagged a fourth-quarter loss on the back of a major write-down it plans to take for a 21-year-old acquisition.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 November 2021 14:17

Broad Growth Drives Credit Suisse Profits Higher

Broad-based growth across private and investment banking alongside reduced credit loss provisions drove Credit Suisse’s profits higher in the third quarter.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 November 2021 12:45

Credit Suisse: Asia Autonomy Due for Downsizing?

After years of success capitalizing on Asia’s booming growth and autonomous management in the region, Credit Suisse is due to present a strategy update that is widely expected to include a sweeping overhaul with more centralization and less local decision-making in the...

FINANCE Thursday, 4 November 2021 10:33

Talks for Hong Kong-China Border Reopening in Final Stages

Authorities from Hong Kong and China are reportedly nearing a final decision on travel resumption, despite a fresh outbreak on the mainland.

PEOPLE Thursday, 4 November 2021 09:39

VanEck Expands in Singapore

New York-headquartered fund house VanEck expands in Singapore with the hire of a new marketing manager. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 November 2021 17:20

DBS to Ramp Up «Intelligent Banking» Capabilities

The bank is setting aside more funds to bolster infrastructure, talent and technology to deliver hyper-personalized experiences to better serve wealth and retail customers.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 3 November 2021 15:51

Eurizon Hires Head of Business Development and Marketing

Italian asset manager Eurizon has hired a new head of business development and marketing as part of broader expansion plans in Asia.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 3 November 2021 15:06

Elon Musk Sparks Poetic Confusion

Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s propensity to stir up public interest via social media was on display again, this time with the Tweet of an ancient Chinese poem which led to wide-ranging interpretations, including potential crypto references.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 November 2021 12:58

Nuveen Seeks New Head of Asia Ex-Japan

Simon England-Brammer, current APAC head at Nuveen, will take on an expanded role as head of EMEA and APAC institutional and relocate from Hong Kong back to his home in London.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 November 2021 12:47

Australia to Debut Retail Banking Crypto Offering

Australia’s largest bank announced plans to roll out the nation’s first retail cryptocurrency offering despite broader resistance to adoption elsewhere.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 November 2021 12:34

HSBC Singapore Rolls Out «Dart» Platform for Corporates

The bank's new online platform for corporate customers simplifies receivables collection and improves transparency and monitoring capabilities.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 November 2021 11:23

OCBC Profits Climb Higher on Lower Allowances

OCBC’s posted a robust profit increase in the third quarter, which was fueled by a significant reduction in allowances.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 3 November 2021 10:45

Ex-Eastspring CIO Joins Robeco

The former chief investment officer of Eastspring has joined Robeco in a newly created role.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 November 2021 09:52

UOB Posts Quarterly Profit Growth

The bank rode on loan growth and fee income, as well as lower credit allowance, to post modest growth amid slower-than-expected economic recovery across the region.

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