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PEOPLE Tuesday, 2 November 2021 18:09

Leonteq Appoints Head of Asia

He takes over from Christian Gmuer, who will hand over his responsibilities as head of Asia sales as he takes on a new role focusing on projects associated with recruitment, staff retention and business development globally.

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 November 2021 17:00

Credit Suisse Accelerates China Expansion

Credit Suisse’s China chief executive Janice Hu shared plans to accelerate expansion in China following the obtainment of a majority stake in its securities joint venture last year.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 2 November 2021 15:24

Ex-Goldman MD Joins StashAway Committee

A former Goldman Sachs managing director has joined StashAway’s advisory committee to provide regulatory expertise. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 November 2021 12:58

StanChart Profits Surge on Lower Credit Impairments

Significantly lower credit impairments coupled with positive business momentum led to a surge in Standard Chartered’s pre-tax profits for the third quarter.

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 November 2021 12:40

Rewards Platform ShopBack Acquires BNPL Startup Hoolah

The acquisition is part of the Singapore-based platform's efforts to drive $3.5 billion in sales this year.

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 November 2021 11:00

Key Credit Suisse Gatekeeper Exits

The gatekeeper of former Credit Suisse chairman Urs Rohner is leaving the Swiss bank for a career in public affairs. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 November 2021 10:58

Credit Suisse Strategy Update Imminent

Credit Suisse will update investors on a wide-ranging strategy review when it reports the quarter later this week.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 2 November 2021 10:57

Credit Suisse Tips Veteran to Run New Wealth Unit

Credit Suisse has narrowed its search for a head of global private banking, finews.asia has learned. The favored candidate is a veteran of the Swiss bank, due to return to the fold after a three-year stint elsewhere.

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 November 2021 10:51

Hong Kong Losing Favor as Global Hub of Choice

Hong Kong's popularity as the regional hub of choice for foreign firms is waning, according to government data, especially to businesses from the U.S. which saw their count drop to the lowest in nearly two decades.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 2 November 2021 10:40

HSBC Asset Management Appoints Asia CEO

Daisy Ho replaces Pedro Bastros, who will take on a newly created role in Hong Kong as CIO international markets and Asia strategist.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 2 November 2021 10:06

Fidelity Names Regional Lead for Wealth Segment

He brings more than 15 years of industry experience in the asset management and private banking industries. 

PEOPLE Monday, 1 November 2021 16:52

PGIM Real Estate Appoints Head of China

PGIM’s real estate arm has hired a former CBRE Global Investors executive as its head of China.

FINANCE Monday, 1 November 2021 16:17

Property Shock Not Yet Felt at Chinese Banks 

China’s top lenders reported robust profit growth in the third quarter despite ongoing concerns about the property sector and slowing economic growth.

PEOPLE Monday, 1 November 2021 15:43

Citi Private Bank Adds Southeast Asia MD

Citi has hired a former private banker from J.P. Morgan to cover ultra-high net worth individuals in Southeast Asia.

FINANCE Monday, 1 November 2021 11:00

Julius Baer Names Singapore Family Office Head

Julius Baer appoints a head of wealth planning and family office services for Singapore. 

FINANCE Monday, 1 November 2021 10:34

António Horta-Osório's Side Job on M&A

Credit Suisse's overseer has another pressing case outside of the Swiss lender, thanks to long-standing ties to Italy's wealthy Agnelli automotive clan.

FINANCE Monday, 1 November 2021 10:34

Anna Stünzi: «Sustainability Means Thinking Ahead Now»

Being green today is more than just thinking about the climate, and sustainability means more than the E in ESG, Anna Stünzi writes in her essay for finews.first.

FINANCE Monday, 1 November 2021 10:04

Top Chinese Developers Breach Beijing's «Red Lines» on Debt

Beijing imposed three «red lines» to help contain rising debt levels in China’s property sector in China but a recent review found breaches at the vast majority of developers. 

PEOPLE Friday, 29 October 2021 18:41

Pamela Phua: «Gender Labels Sometimes Limit Us»

VP Bank’s Asia chief executive Pamela Phua spoke about the need to appreciate the financial sector’s support for women without making gender your calling card.

FINANCE Friday, 29 October 2021 15:28

StanChart Inks Buy-Now-Pay-Later Deal in Indonesia

The bank's branch in Indonesia has announced a partnership to offer Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans to the mass market segment via digital channels.

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