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FINANCE Monday, 30 August 2021 16:38

Chinese Regulators Target Finance-Related Online Content

In its latest tech crackdown, Chinese regulators will conduct a two-month campaign to clean up finance-related content deemed harmful to the economy.

PEOPLE Monday, 30 August 2021 15:06

Binance Hires Australia CEO

Cryptocurrency giant Binance continues to hire senior talent to lead the business in various regions, including this time in Australia. 

PEOPLE Monday, 30 August 2021 12:30

Antonio Horta-Osório’s Turbulent Times at Credit Suisse

Antonio Horta-Osório joined Credit Suisse shortly after a $10.1 billion fund blow-up, and $5 billion in losses requiring a shareholder infusion. finews.com looks at what he can – and can’t – control.

PEOPLE Monday, 30 August 2021 12:15

Indosuez Names Hong Kong Head of Asset Management

Indosuez Wealth Management appoints a new head of asset management for its Hong Kong branch.

PEOPLE Monday, 30 August 2021 12:02

Credit Suisse Nets Deutsche Private Banker

Credit Suisse continues to expand its private bank in Asia via hiring with the appointment of a managing director from Deutsche Bank.

FINANCE Monday, 30 August 2021 11:23

Niccolò Garzelli: How COVID-19 Has Reinvented the Banking Industry

The key differentiator between neobanks and traditional banks or self-service banking is the ability to maintain, rather than replace, human contact through technology, Niccolò Garzelli writes in an essay for finews.first

FINANCE Monday, 30 August 2021 11:20

Foreign Businesses Talk Exits Over Hong Kong Covid Rules

Hong Kong authorities reportedly admitted to complaints by foreign businesses about strict quarantine rules but defended the government’s position to protect health as the «prime objective».

FINANCE Monday, 30 August 2021 09:58

Huarong Posts Record Loss in Delayed 2020 Results

Chinese bad debt giant Huarong finally released its delayed 2020 results with a record loss of over 100 billion yuan.

PEOPLE Monday, 30 August 2021 09:39

UOB Shuffles Board

UOB has announced changes to its board, including the addition of a 40-year banking veteran as its new independent director.

PEOPLE Friday, 27 August 2021 16:39

UOB Hires Julius Baer Private Banker

UOB has launched a new private wealth arm to increase focus on the high net worth individual segment, hiring a Julius Baer banker as part of the growth plans.

PEOPLE Friday, 27 August 2021 16:14

GitHub's Pierluigi Cau: Financial Firms Should Tap Open Source Tech

Adopting open source tools can mean more efficient and collaborative workflows, helping teams focus on products that are both secure and forward-thinking, Cau said.

HIGH-END Friday, 27 August 2021 14:56

Chinese Billionaire Donations Surge

Donations from billionaires in China have already exceeded last year’s national total, coinciding with the state’s ongoing push for «common prosperity».

FINANCE Friday, 27 August 2021 13:23

Filipino Merchants Turn to «Smooth Love Potion» for Payments

A growing number of merchants in the Philippines are adopting Axie Infinity's in-game currency for payments, amid an explosion in the game's popularity in the country. 

FINANCE Friday, 27 August 2021 12:38

MAS on ESG: «Hype Cannot Last Forever»

Financial institutions should ride the wave on the current sustainability hype, according to the Monetary Authority of Singapore, or losing the momentum needed to address climate change.

FINANCE Friday, 27 August 2021 11:58

SGX Plans Roadmap for Mandatory Climate Reporting

The regulator cited urgent demand for such information from lenders, investors and other key stakeholders. 

FINANCE Friday, 27 August 2021 11:18

UBS Poaches Middle East Team From Rival

The Swiss wealth giant nabbed five wealth managers from Credit Suisse in the United Arab Emirates.

FINANCE Friday, 27 August 2021 11:15

Lombard Odier: Full Steam Ahead With ESG

The Genevan wealth manager hiked its profits and assets considerably in the first half. Patrick Odier, its senior managing partner, details the reasons to finews.asia.

FINANCE Thursday, 26 August 2021 17:35

Alternatives Platform Altive Expands in APAC

The firm is opening a new headquarters in Hong Kong and a new Sydney office, amid growing appetite for alternatives among investors in the region.

PEOPLE Thursday, 26 August 2021 17:16

ING Appoints Shanghai Branch Manager

A 17-year ING banker has been named as the successor for the role of Shanghai branch manager.

PEOPLE Thursday, 26 August 2021 16:35

VP Bank Rehires Ex-Swiss Boss for Revitalization

The Liechtenstein-based bank is retrieved the former CEO of its Swiss business in newly-created transformation role.

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