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FINANCE Monday, 26 June 2023 13:13

Daniela Stoffel: «Technology and Sustainability Need to be Married»

A lot has happened in Swiss and global finance since the last Point Zero Forum which opens its second edition today. Daniela Stoffel, head of the Swiss State Secretariat for International Finance spoke to finews.asia about recent events. 

FINANCE Monday, 26 June 2023 12:32

StanChart Turns Bullish on Chinese Equities

After a disappointing first half, Standard Chartered is turning positive on Chinese equities due to expectations of government stimulus and easing geopolitical tensions.

PEOPLE Monday, 26 June 2023 10:52

Pascal Mischler: «A New Era in the Fight Against Alzheimer's Disease»

The approval of new substances could revolutionize the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Investors can also participate in the emerging era, Pascal Mischler writes in his analysis for finews.first.

PEOPLE Monday, 26 June 2023 09:46

Goldman Sachs Unloads Managing Directors

More than one hundred managing directors worldwide will reportedly lose their job a Goldman Sachs, amid a broader cost-cutting drive.

FINANCE Monday, 26 June 2023 09:22

UBS: A Real Bargain?

Many epithets have been used to describe the emerging Swiss megabank. But one adjective is rarely heard in reference to the new UBS: cheap.

FINANCE Friday, 23 June 2023 16:18

Ken Peng: «China is Clearly the Biggest Value Story»

China is currently the «biggest value story» in Asia, according to Citi investment strategist Ken Peng, with potential tailwinds from household savings.

FINANCE Friday, 23 June 2023 16:15

Will the Swiss Financial Industry Descend Into Mediocrity?

Following in the footsteps of those in the know, Swiss millionaires are now joining in the lamentations about the reputation of the financial industry. Preventing the proud banking nation from going downhill is becoming a Herculean task.

FINANCE Friday, 23 June 2023 15:19

UBS is Back in Investment Banking's Top 10

By merging its investment banking operations with those of Credit Suisse, UBS moves back into the top ten for fee generation. The bank's intentions run in a different direction.

FINANCE Friday, 23 June 2023 14:57

Natixis IM: Nearly All Affluent Asians Fail Bond Quiz

In a recent survey of affluent investors by Natixis Investment Managers, nearly all in Asia failed a basic quiz about the impact of rising interest rates on bond markets.

FINANCE Friday, 23 June 2023 12:45

MAS Wirecard Fine Highlights Global AML Shortcomings

The Singapore penalties show the inherent difficulties in changing banking mindsets and corporate culture. finews.asia takes a look. 

FINANCE Friday, 23 June 2023 12:26

Global Banks Eye Growth Opportunities in Japan

Once known for its slow growth and relatively limited upside, Japan is now stealing the spotlight in the financial sector with global banks seeking various forms of expansion in the nation.

FINANCE Friday, 23 June 2023 11:18

HKEX Opens New York Office

The Hong Kong stock exchange has expanded its global reach with the opening of a new office in New York.

FINANCE Friday, 23 June 2023 09:39

JPMorgan's Commercial Bank Enters Singapore

New York-based JPMorgan’s commercial banking arm is reportedly expanding its global reach with its entry into Singapore.

FINANCE Friday, 23 June 2023 08:02

Philipp Rickenbacher: «Switzerland Has to be More Confident»

A competitive landscape without Credit Suisse has to be carefully analyzed, especially in the national B2B sector, says Julius Baer CEO Philipp Rickenbacher. New regulations must be limited to systemically important banks.

FINANCE Friday, 23 June 2023 08:00

AT1 Drama: What the Central Bankers Saw

The write-down on Credit Suisse's mandatory convertible bonds is occupying the Federal Administrative Court. The SNB could become a star witness.

PEOPLE Thursday, 22 June 2023 17:11

Credit Suisse Asia Investment Banking Job Cuts Will Start in July

UBS will start the layoffs of Credit Suisse Asia’s investment banking in July 2023, following the closing takeover of the bank last week.

PEOPLE Thursday, 22 June 2023 15:56

KPMG Singapore Appoints New Managing Partner

KPMG Singapore has announced a leadership transition, along with a further commitment to financial services and ESG themes.

FINANCE Thursday, 22 June 2023 14:11

Class Action Suit Targets Former Credit Suisse Executives

A class action lawsuit filed by AT1 bondholders seeks to bring former Credit Suisse executives before a New York court. Excessive risk-taking and bonus culture are blamed.

FINANCE Thursday, 22 June 2023 14:02

MAS Proposes Digital Money Standards

Singapore government proposes a common protocol to specify conditions for the use of digital money.

FINANCE Thursday, 22 June 2023 13:51

Munich RE HealthTech Sets Partnership with InLife Health Care

The tech division of Munich Re will have a partnership for its cloud-based software solution.

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