Friday, 22 November 2024

FINANCE Thursday, 30 March 2023 12:08

Hamilton Lane Partners with Alta for Southeast Asia Expansion

Private markets investment management firm Hamilton Lane enters a partnership with Alta to expand across Southeast Asia.

FINANCE Thursday, 30 March 2023 10:21

Binance Loses $1.6 billion after CFTC Lawsuit

The crypto exchange Binance sees significant withdrawals following a lawsuit by the US CFTC.

PEOPLE Thursday, 30 March 2023 10:14

Regional Banker Appointed as Global Credit Risk Leader at Citi

Citi chooses a new global head of credit risk for its commercial bank from its pool of executives in the Asia Pacific region.

FINANCE Thursday, 30 March 2023 09:45

Credit Suisse Cuts Transformation Awards

Shareholders won’t vote on dividends, a transformation award, or whether to discharge the board and senior executives for 2022 as UBS’s planned acquisition renders them moot.

FINANCE Wednesday, 29 March 2023 21:33

Credit Suisse Still Helping Wealthy Americans Evade Taxes, US Says

Nearly a decade after Credit Suisse's plea agreement with the US over helping American citizens evade taxes, the US Senate Finance Committee said it found a potential criminal tax conspiracy.

FINANCE Wednesday, 29 March 2023 20:57

US Regulator Sues Binance

Crypto giant Binance is facing regulatory pressures in the US, including a lawsuit by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission over multiple alleged violations. 

PEOPLE Wednesday, 29 March 2023 20:53

UBS: Kelleher's Daring High Stakes Coup With Ermotti

The savvy Irish banker and UBS chairman Colm Kelleher recognized a dangerous power play could threaten him. Then, he acted quickly and purposefully, in line with his desire to leave a monumental legacy.

FINANCE Wednesday, 29 March 2023 20:36

Bank of Singapore Names Middle East Head

A former senior executive from Union Bancaire Privée has joined Bank of Singapore to lead its Middle East business. 

PEOPLE Wednesday, 29 March 2023 15:47

Citi’s APAC Commercial Bank Head to Relocate to New York

The head of Citi’s commercial banking arm for Asia Pacific will relocate to New York to take on a new role.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 29 March 2023 15:13

Do Kwon Received VIP Treatment on the Run

Officials in Montenegro claim that Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon said he had received preferential treatment from officials elsewhere while on the run.

FINANCE Wednesday, 29 March 2023 13:25

Sergio Ermotti: The Prodigal Son Returns to UBS

UBS has tapped Sergio Ermotti as its new Group CEO and president of its executive board.

FINANCE Wednesday, 29 March 2023 12:33

US Charges SBF for Bribing Chinese Officials

Former FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried has been slapped with another charge by US authorities over alleged bribes to Chinese officials.

FINANCE Wednesday, 29 March 2023 12:28

EFG Adds Senior UBS Banking Veteran to Board

Swiss private bank EFG International is proposing a veteran manager from UBS for its board of directors. Having already obtained regulatory approval, the nomination comes to a vote at EFG's AGM on April 21.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 29 March 2023 10:48

Citi Names ASEAN Head of Markets and TTS

Citi has appointed new heads for its markets as well as treasury and trade solutions unit in Southeast Asia.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 29 March 2023 09:59

Julius Baer Hires India Banker in Singapore

Julius Baer has expanded its global India team with a new hire in Singapore, finews.asia has learned.

FINANCE Wednesday, 29 March 2023 09:41

Emotions Will Run High at Credit Suisse's Annual Meeting

Credit Suisse's AGM is on the calendar next week. It's the first in-person shareholder meeting since the Covid pandemic. And in all likelihood, it will be the last.

FINANCE Wednesday, 29 March 2023 09:40

Swiss Financial Regulator Avoids the Spotlight

Switzerland's financial regulator postponed its traditional annual media conference. What prompted it to do so?

FINANCE Wednesday, 29 March 2023 09:38

UBS Expands Philanthropy Offering in Hong Kong

To mark its tenth anniversary in Hong Kong, UBS Optimus Foundation is expanding its offering in the city with a new entity and philanthropy solution. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 29 March 2023 07:29

Little Public Support for a Super-Sized UBS

The Swiss have rarely been as united as they are on the subject of UBS and Credit Suisse. A survey shows a large majority think those responsible for Credit Suisse should be held financially accountable.

FINANCE Tuesday, 28 March 2023 15:32

HKMA, SFC Host Crypto Troubleshooting Meeting

Hong Kong regulators are reportedly hosting a meeting between crypto firms and bankers to share practical experience in opening accounts.

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