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FINANCE Thursday, 20 April 2023 09:07

Credit Suisse Ends Argentine Nazi Accounts Investigation

Credit Suisse concluded an investigation into South American accounts held by its predecessor bank SKA during the 1930s and World War II. There was no evidence to support the Simon Wiesenthal Center's allegations about assets that may have come from Holocaust...

FINANCE Wednesday, 19 April 2023 15:59

US Fed Daydreams About a Digital Dollar

Comments by a central bank governor show it is paying close attention to technological developments but sees little use for them – right now. finews.asia takes a look. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 19 April 2023 15:15

Deutsche Bank Aims to Double Wealth Revenue in Asia

Frankfurt-based Deutsche Bank is betting on the ultra-rich in Asia with plans to double private banking revenue from the region in five years.

FINANCE Wednesday, 19 April 2023 14:32

Julius Baer Launches Asia Wealth Training Program

In partnership with Cornell University, Julius Baer is launching a wealth planning training program for clients in Asia.

FINANCE Wednesday, 19 April 2023 13:02

Julius Baer Unveils Four-Floor Office in Hong Kong

Zurich-based Julius Baer unveils its new office in Hong Kong which has a total space of 100,000 square feet.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 19 April 2023 10:34

AIA Appoints Chief Healthcare Officer

Insurance giant AIA has announced the appointment of a 26-year veteran as its healthcare chief.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 19 April 2023 10:12

Tidjane Thiam Fights to Defend His Identity

A former Credit Suisse CEO is seeking advice from cybersecurity experts after being blackmailed via social media.

FINANCE Wednesday, 19 April 2023 10:12

Citi Estimates Post-Takeover Outflows at CS

The UBS takeover of Credit Suisse will result in wealth outflows that total more than $120 billion, according to a Citi estimate. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 19 April 2023 08:50

BNP Paribas Launches Onshore Wealth Unit in Thailand

Paris-based BNP Paribas will enter Thailand’s onshore wealth management market with the launch of a new unit.

FINANCE Wednesday, 19 April 2023 08:43

UBS Can Use Repurchased Shares to Fund CS Takeover

Instead of raising new capital to fund its takeover of Credit Suisse by issuing new shares, UBS will repurpose some of those it obtained as part of a repurchase program.

FINANCE Tuesday, 18 April 2023 20:43

Credit Suisse Brings Reporting Date Forward

Credit Suisse is rescheduling its quarterly earnings and removing all opportunities to be asked questions.

FINANCE Tuesday, 18 April 2023 17:34

Nuno Matos: «China is at the Heart of Our Vision»

HSBC spotlighted its optimism in China and the key role that the country plays in its wealth management vision during a recent summit in the mainland.

FINANCE Tuesday, 18 April 2023 16:00

Do Kwon Loses Bid to Block Document Request

A US judge ruled in favor of the Securities and Exchange Commission to seek records in Singapore related to Terraform Labs and founder Do Kwon.

FINANCE Tuesday, 18 April 2023 15:51

HSBC Can’t Get Over its Past

Renewed rumblings of discontent by shareholders, including Ping An, look to turn the British-based bank’s annual general meetings into perennial exercises in self-justification. finews.asia takes a look. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 18 April 2023 14:49

Malaysia Reviews Goldman's 1MDB Settlement Deal

The Malaysian government is re-evaluating a 1MDB-related settlement deal made by the previous administration and Goldman Sachs.

FINANCE Tuesday, 18 April 2023 12:55

AT1 Lawsuits Put Switzerland in Dire Straits

While filed lawsuits by bondholders over Credit Suisse’s emergency takeover are becoming increasingly menacing for Switzerland, the damage to investor confidence could be irreversible.

FINANCE Tuesday, 18 April 2023 11:38

HSBC Upgrades Legacy Planning Shelf in China

London-based HSBC strengthens its wealth offering in mainland China with an upgrade of its legacy planning services. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 18 April 2023 10:59

Sweeping up the Shambles From the Credit Suisse Debacle

With outrage over the Credit Suisse debacle unleashed during an extraordinary session of the Swiss parliament, the Swiss financial industry is left to pick up and mend the broken shards. This will require a sober assessment grounded in reality.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 18 April 2023 10:57

Franklin Templeton Nabs Ex-Eastspring Executive

Franklin Templeton strengthens its Thailand business with the hire of a former executive from Singapore-based Eastspring.

FINANCE Tuesday, 18 April 2023 10:01

Is the UBS-CS Deal on the Brink of Collapse?

Emergency law was used to push through the Credit Suisse takeover by UBS, with subsequent approval by the Federal Assembly as merely a formality according to the Swiss Finance Minister. Legal experts see otherwise.

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