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FINANCE Wednesday, 15 September 2021 10:32

Singapore and India to Link Real-Time Payment Systems

The link will facilitate instant, low cost fund transfers directly from one bank account to another between Singapore and India.

FINANCE Tuesday, 14 September 2021 17:05

DBS Digital Exchange to Grow Security Token Offerings

The platform plans to tap on the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies and digital assets among corporate investors, accredited individuals and family offices.

FINANCE Tuesday, 14 September 2021 15:52

Beijing Tightens Hong Kong-Bound Chinese IPOs

Chinese regulators have reportedly expanded scrutiny of offshore listings that use variable interest entities beyond foreign countries to Hong Kong.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 14 September 2021 15:14

Ex-ASI Exec Joins Private Credit Boutique

Private credit boutique asset manager Monroe Capital has hired a former executive from Aberdeen Standard Investments as its head of Asia.

FINANCE Tuesday, 14 September 2021 13:12

Credit Suisse CEO Emerges Enfeebled

Signs are mounting that Thomas Gottstein, CEO of Credit Suisse, is on borrowed time after the double hits of Greensill and Archegos.

FINANCE Tuesday, 14 September 2021 13:07

China Taps Anti-Scam App to Track User Access to Financial News

Numerous local government agencies have made it mandatory for their employees and individuals with whom they work, such as students and tenants, to use a new anti-fraud app, which is spying on its users.

FINANCE Tuesday, 14 September 2021 12:14

Vestr Expands to Singapore with Julius Baer Tie-Up

Swiss fintech vestr expands to Singapore via a partnership with Julius Baer to create a digital platform for actively managed certificates. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 14 September 2021 12:11

Digital Exchange SDAX to Launch Operations

The institutional grade digital asset exchange received a Recognised Market Operator (RMO) licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the company announced this week.

FINANCE Tuesday, 14 September 2021 11:44

Evergrande: Protestors Enter the Fray

The crisis surrounding China’s most indebted property developer Evergrande has escalated to new heights after protestors through the country reportedly gathered at various offices to voice their demands.

FINANCE Tuesday, 14 September 2021 10:52

Ralph Hamers' Freshman Year at UBS

As Ralph Hamers rounds out his first year running the world’s largest wealth manager, finews.asia looks at why he hasn’t yet left a strong mark.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 14 September 2021 09:59

Lioner Appoints Wealth Veteran as Partner

Insurance, trust and family office conglomerate Lioner has appointed an industry veteran, most recently at Charles Monat, to join as a partner.

FINANCE Monday, 13 September 2021 15:53

Beijing Seeks Alipay App Break-Up

There is more restructuring underway for Jack Ma’s Ant Group with Chinese authorities reportedly seeking to break up Alipay, its super app with over 1 billion users. 

PEOPLE Monday, 13 September 2021 15:19

Citi Nets Ex-Goldman Southeast Asia Investment Banker

Citigroup has reportedly hired the former Southeast Asia head of investment banking from Goldman Sachs.

FINANCE Monday, 13 September 2021 12:25

Wealth Management Connect: What Say the Banks?

Authorities have rolled out the long-awaited Wealth Management Connect Scheme, enabling freer flow of investment products within the 11-city Greater Bay Area. So, what say the banks? finews.asia takes a look.

FINANCE Monday, 13 September 2021 10:29

DBS: China’s Focus on Common Prosperity is «Not a Bad Thing»

DBS group chief executive Piyush Gupta said he was encouraged by the growing focus on issues like social inequity, gender diversity and more, lauding China’s common prosperity focus as «not a bad thing».

HIGH-END Monday, 13 September 2021 09:47

Art Basel Back With a New Twist

The world's biggest art fair is keen to welcome back its art-hungry collectors, while it also champions new formats.  

FINANCE Monday, 13 September 2021 06:55

HKMA Announces Launch of Cross-Border Wealth Link

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority formally announced the launch of the much anticipated Wealth Management Connect scheme, a cross-border link that will enable Hong Kong and mainland residents to buy investment products from each other’s markets.

PEOPLE Friday, 10 September 2021 16:38

MSIG Singapore Announces Leadership Transition

The insurer, a subsidiary of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance, has named a successor for the top job at the firm.

FINANCE Friday, 10 September 2021 15:36

Ex-Macquarie CEO Named as Regulator Review Board Chair

The Australian government has appointed the members of the new three-person regulator review board including the former Macquarie group chief executive as its chair.

FINANCE Friday, 10 September 2021 13:07

Hong Kong Plans to Limit Retail SPAC Trading

The city, which is currently drafting rules for SPAC listings, wants to limit access for retail investors to buy and trade blank check companies.

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