Wednesday, 20 November 2024

FINANCE Thursday, 21 October 2021 11:34

Spotlight on UBS in Spurned CEO Case

The Swiss bank's outgoing chairman is a central figure in a court case between former top executive Andrea Orcel and Santander over a job offer that fell through.

FINANCE Thursday, 21 October 2021 10:48

Singapore Extends COVID-19 Restrictions

The city-state is continuing with community-wide restrictions as case numbers remain high and hospital capacity stretched.

FINANCE Thursday, 21 October 2021 10:11

Prospective Suitors Ready for Citi’s Asia Retail Sale Deadline

Binding bids for Citigroup’s retail assets across Asia are due within the coming week with interest drawn from both fellow global banks and local players.

FINANCE Wednesday, 20 October 2021 23:12

Mozambique Mess Not Over For Credit Suisse

Credit Suisse's settlement in the Mozambique case does not put the affair to bed. Criminal investigators are still breathing down its neck, while it deals with several legal claims.

FINANCE Wednesday, 20 October 2021 17:48

Singapore Banks Join China's Wealth Management Connect

DBS and OCBC have announced partnerships as part of the cross-border wealth management scheme between Hong Kong and China.

FINANCE Wednesday, 20 October 2021 17:09

Social and Environmental Investing Grows Among Southeast Asians

Covid-19 has brought the issues of climate change and resilience to the forefront and key players in Southeast Asia have responded by ramping up their sustainability efforts. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 20 October 2021 14:00

OSL Expands Offering in Latin America

Hong Kong-headquartered crypto firm OSL continues its global expansion with the latest roll-out of a new offering for Latin America.

FINANCE Wednesday, 20 October 2021 12:02

New Family Office Network to Boost Singapore as Asia Hub

The platform will allow industry players to collaborate, share best practices and build new capabilities.

FINANCE Wednesday, 20 October 2021 11:53

Credit Suisse Pleads Guilty in Africa Probe

The Swiss bank wrapped up a U.S. criminal probe over loans and bonds for debt-laden Mozambique with a guilty plea and a hefty fine. Its home regulator dovetailed with its own sanctions.

FINANCE Wednesday, 20 October 2021 11:18

Credit Suisse to Build on Wealth Management

With Credit Suisse's shares trailing the SMI, Swiss finance waits in suspense for the bank's new strategy. Chairman António Horta Osório needs to make something stick. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 20 October 2021 11:18

Credit Suisse Rapped in Swiss «Spy» Probe

Switzerland's regulator slapped the Swiss bank with supervisory measures for the surveillance of a string of executives. Three people face enforcement action for their role.

FINANCE Wednesday, 20 October 2021 11:10

Indosuez Grows Fixed Income Team in Hong Kong

The global wealth management brand of Crédit Agricole group has hired a specialist with over 20 years of experience in origination and syndication as well as institutional sales in fixed income.

FINANCE Wednesday, 20 October 2021 10:59

South African Diamond Billionaire Opens Family Office in Singapore

The family office of former De Beers chairman Nicky Oppenheimer has set up a unit in Singapore in a bid to boost its Asia exposure and drive investment between the region and Africa.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 20 October 2021 09:53

State Street Bolsters Australia and Singapore Unit

State Street strengthens its Asia Pacific business with the appointment of new heads for Australia and Singapore.

FINANCE Tuesday, 19 October 2021 17:04

Growth Slows Among Asia's Asset Managers

Compared to previous years, where Japan and China led the charge amongst their global peers, Asia’s asset managers experienced a slowdown in their growth over 2020.

FINANCE Tuesday, 19 October 2021 15:31

Hong Kong and Macau Announce Wealth Connect Bank List

China’s two special administrative regions announced their list of eligible banks to participate in the cross-border wealth management scheme.

FINANCE Tuesday, 19 October 2021 15:09

MAS' Elevandi Names Board of Directors

The international board of directors will oversee its mission and work of fostering dialogue between the public and private sectors to allow for the growth and positive impact of fintech in the new digital economy.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 19 October 2021 12:51

Pictet Veteran Named as Asia CIO

A 24-year Pictet wealth veteran has been appointed as a chief investment officer for its private bank in Asia, according to an internal note seen by finews.asia.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 19 October 2021 12:44

Zico Bolsters EAM Business

The Singapore-based private wealth manager has hired a new advisor, who brings a wealth of wealth management experience at private banks including UBS and Credit Suisse. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 19 October 2021 11:50

Crypto Platform Coinhako Rolls-Out HNWI Offering

The Singapore-headquartered cryptocurrency trading platform is launching a digital assets platform for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and institutions.

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