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FINANCE Tuesday, 21 March 2023 12:45

Private Banks Vie for Post-Merger CS Assets in Asia

Following Credit Suisse’s acquisition, existing clients, particularly from the wealth unit, will have to think long and hard about whether they should stay with the newly enlarged UBS or move on. finews.asia takes a look at some of the potential beneficiaries of...

PEOPLE Tuesday, 21 March 2023 12:18

Natixis CIB Appoints India Coverage Head

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking has hired a former Standard Chartered executive to lead coverage in India.

FINANCE Tuesday, 21 March 2023 09:38

A Crypto Star Wanted to Take Over Credit Suisse

A Chinese blockchain entrepreneur wanted to transform Credit Suisse into a crypto-friendly bank. He offered $1.5 billion on Twitter to acquire the troubled Swiss bank.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 21 March 2023 09:34

Great Eastern Names Chairman

Singaporean insurer Great Eastern has announced the appointment of a new chairman.

FINANCE Monday, 20 March 2023 23:46

Saudis Feel Little Pain Over Credit Suisse Losses

Credit Suisse's largest shareholder suffered a loss of around 80 percent on its investment. However, Saudi National Bank intends to stick to its broader strategy.

FINANCE Monday, 20 March 2023 23:41

Credit Suisse Bondholders Take a Back Seat

It’s not just shareholders and employees who are hard hit by Credit Suisse's rescue takeover by UBS, bondholders with 16 billion Swiss francs worth in debt are also bearing the brunt.

FINANCE Monday, 20 March 2023 23:38

UBS Shoulders Credit Suisse's Dark Past

Credit Suisse's considerable legal risks are being transferred to its new parent company UBS. The buyer inherits these as part of an overall package.

FINANCE Monday, 20 March 2023 17:14

Julius Baer Boss Earns Less in 2022

Private bank Julius Baer shrunk its CEO's compensation by around half a million francs in 2022, as it slightly reduced compensation for all ten members of the executive board.

FINANCE Monday, 20 March 2023 16:26

Deloitte Fined Over Huarong Failures

Deloitte’s China unit has been fined by the country’s finance ministry over failures related to its audit work with bad debt manager China Huarong Asset Management. 

PEOPLE Monday, 20 March 2023 15:56

The End of Ulrich Koerners Wild Roller Coaster Ride

Last summer, amateur rally driver Ulrich Koerner took the wheel at Credit Suisse. He won't get the checkered flag for the restructuring plans the CEO set for the bank through 2025.

FINANCE Monday, 20 March 2023 15:00

A Banner Year for LGT Despite Turbulence

Liechtenstein-based LGT Bank boosted profits and saw strong growth in new money from clients.

FINANCE Monday, 20 March 2023 14:44

GlobalData: Tech Bank Run to Hit Indian Wealth

High net worth wealth tied to technology, notably in Asia, will be hit the hardest by the ongoing banking crisis in the US, according to GlobalData. 

FINANCE Monday, 20 March 2023 13:23

There's No Turning Back for UBS

The bank's takeover of Credit Suisse is really a forced merger. Although both it and the government have done their best to shortcut future risks, it is now far more exposed to the threats of the current, volatile environment.

FINANCE Monday, 20 March 2023 12:24

Credit Suisse: The Failure of Too Big to Fail

The end of Credit Suisse is a Swiss tragedy, yet self-inflicted and damaging to the reputation of Switzerland as a country and a financial center, finance expert Beat Wittmann writes in his guest post for finews.asia.

FINANCE Monday, 20 March 2023 12:17

Credit Suisse Revises Asia Conference Agenda

Troubled Swiss lender Credit Suisse will go ahead with its Hong Kong-based investment conference with some revisions to the agenda, including the host of the event.

FINANCE Monday, 20 March 2023 12:03

CS Commits to Staff Pay Arrangements

Promises on bonuses and pay hikes will be kept, according to troubled Swiss lender Credit Suisse which is facing uncertainty following its acquisition by UBS.

FINANCE Monday, 20 March 2023 10:58

MAS in Touch With Finma Over UBS-CS Deal

The Monetary Authority of Singapore said that Credit Suisse’s operations in the city-state will remain uninterrupted following the UBS acquisition. 

PEOPLE Monday, 20 March 2023 10:40

Blackrock Nets Ex-Goldman Executive in Asia

Blackrock has hired a former Goldman Sachs executive to bolster its passive business in Asia.

FINANCE Monday, 20 March 2023 09:54

HKMA, SFC Flag Credit Suisse Worries

Hong Kong’s regulators issued statements of reassurance over worries about Credit Suisse and its post-acquisition state.

FINANCE Monday, 20 March 2023 05:37

UBS's Credit Suisse Takeover Cements Wealth Position

UBS is taking over Credit Suisse in what amounts to an arranged marriage. But it gains a hefty dowry.

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