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FINANCE Friday, 8 October 2021 11:09

Credit Suisse Unwinds Two Greensill Funds

The Swiss lender is setting a timeline to unwind two of the smaller Greensill funds. They represent under a billion of the $10 billion supply-chain fund total.

FINANCE Friday, 8 October 2021 10:57

China's Fintech Crackdown Not Over Yet

The governor of the country's central bank said it would be taking more steps to curb monopolistic behavior among internet platform companies and strengthen consumer privacy and data security.

PEOPLE Thursday, 7 October 2021 16:33

Jefferies Appoints Asia Investment Banking Head

The Hong Kong-based veteran investment banker previously helped Citi build its investment banking franchise in the region.

PEOPLE Thursday, 7 October 2021 12:04

Bain Names SEA Financial Services Practice Leader

He brings more than 20 years of experience in consulting, industry and academia in the U.S., Western Europe and Southeast Asia.

FINANCE Thursday, 7 October 2021 11:27

UOB and ADDX Partner on Sustainability-Linked Bond

This initiative comes amid a rise in the use of digital securities to enhance the efficiency of bonds and other fixed income instruments.

PEOPLE Thursday, 7 October 2021 10:39

UBS In-House Lawyer Joins Law Firm Stephenson Harwood

The international tax and wealth planning specialist is strengthening its international private wealth capabilities with a new partner at its Singapore office.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 6 October 2021 16:07

Credit Suisse Grows Thai Wealth Management Team

The bank is expanding its team in Thailand, hiring three senior bankers from CIMB Thailand to service the growing wealth management market in the country.

FINANCE Wednesday, 6 October 2021 12:52

HSBC Adds Digital Investment Tools to Woo Millennials

The bank is enhancing its digital investment capabilities with a series of new solutions, including $0 commission stock trading, wealth coach and a revamped fund investment platform.

FINANCE Wednesday, 6 October 2021 11:40

Ex-Credit Suisse Trader Gets to Launch Fund

Star trader Hamza Lemssouguer, is getting backing for his hedge fund. The fund traces its roots back to Credit Suisse.

FINANCE Wednesday, 6 October 2021 11:34

MAS: Singapore's Exposure to Evergrande «Insignificant»

Singapore’s banking system exposure to China’s property sector is not large, said the senior minister and minister in charge of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

PEOPLE Wednesday, 6 October 2021 10:26

RBC Wealth Management Grows Team of Private Bankers

The wealth manager has strengthened its position in Asia with two more senior appointments to its relationship management team in Hong Kong.

FINANCE Tuesday, 5 October 2021 18:07

Swiss Digital Assets Firm Opens APAC HQ in Singapore

Lausanne-headquartered Metaco has opened a Singapore outpost to boost support for institutional partners in the region.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 5 October 2021 16:06

Citi Names Asia Clean Energy Head

Based in Hong Kong, the newly created role will support the bank's clients with their transition to cleaner energy.

FINANCE Tuesday, 5 October 2021 13:02

Credit Suisse Appoints Private Banking North Asia Team Leaders

The Swiss lender is expanding its management bench strength with the appointment of five new Team Leaders to drive growth momentum in the region, according to a note on Tuesday shared with finews.asia.

FINANCE Tuesday, 5 October 2021 12:26

How Credit Suisse's Chairman Intends to Remake History

There is no substance to Credit Suisse chairman António Horta-Osório and chief executive Thomas Gottstein's squabbles. They need each other for better or worse.

FINANCE Tuesday, 5 October 2021 11:04

Willis Towers Watson Grows Asia Investing Team

The firm is hiring to meet the increasing client demand for practical investment advice and portfolio management solutions in Asia, and will further expand its suite of services.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 5 October 2021 10:23

Philippines' Union Bank Opens Fintech HQ in Singapore

Union Bank's fintech subsidiary UBX is expanding its operations in Singapore as it eyes growth in Asia. 

FINANCE Monday, 4 October 2021 15:43

UBS Says SPACs Still Driving Asia M&A

SPAC issuance drops off a cliff in the U.S. but they still drive near-record merger activity in Asia.

FINANCE Monday, 4 October 2021 13:41

Evergrande Shares Suspended

Trading Halted on Hong Kong Stock Exchange ahead of an expected announcement.

FINANCE Monday, 4 October 2021 12:58

Credit Suisse Shareholders Back Board Reinforcement

Shareholders in the Swiss bank approve two key new appointments, paving the way for António Horta-Osório’s new strategy.

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