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FINANCE Thursday, 23 February 2023 14:32

Regulating Crypto Should Be Child’s Play

An industry expert maintains it is easy to keep virtual assets in check. finews.asia takes a look.

FINANCE Thursday, 23 February 2023 14:16

HKEX Profit Falls With More Headwinds Ahead

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing saw profits drop in 2022 after a slump in trading and listing activities.

PEOPLE Thursday, 23 February 2023 11:33

Citi Names Singapore Retail Banking Head

Citi has internally chosen a new head of retail banking in Singapore. 

PEOPLE Thursday, 23 February 2023 11:08

Amundi Hires South Asia Institutional Sales Head 

Paris-headquartered Amundi has announced the appointment of a new South Asia head of institutional sales.

PEOPLE Thursday, 23 February 2023 10:22

Cushman & Wakefield Appoints ESG Head for APAC

Real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has appointed a head of sustainability for Asia Pacific. 

FINANCE Thursday, 23 February 2023 09:35

EFG's Giorgio Pradelli: «We Are Open to a Deal»

With roughly 400 million Swiss francs in excess capital, Swiss private bank EFG International wants to be a participant in the consolidation of the wealth management industry. CEO Giorgio Pradelli also has clear ideas about what he likes.

FINANCE Thursday, 23 February 2023 09:03

UOB Registers Record Profit in 2022

A surge in interest income more than offset lower fee income and higher costs at UOB, resulting in record profits for 2022.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 22 February 2023 21:08

Ex-Credit Suisse Banker Bridging Finance and Art World

Swiss banks are full of art, and yet the understanding of art as an investment is often not very advanced. The startup of an ex-banker seeks to change that.

FINANCE Wednesday, 22 February 2023 16:55

Hong Kong Touts Wealth Management as «Essential»

This year’s budget speech by the financial secretary puts the industry and family offices at the center of its pandemic recovery plan while raising the prospect of streamlined suitability processes.

FINANCE Wednesday, 22 February 2023 15:47

Hywin Picked as Vice Chair of LP Fund Association

A Hywin subsidiary has been selected as the vice chair of the Hong Kong Limited Partnership Fund Association.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 22 February 2023 15:40

EFG Names New Hong Kong CEO

Zurich-headquartered EFG has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer for the Hong Kong branch.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 22 February 2023 15:18

Boris Collardi Returns to Asia Through Back Door

The former CEO of Julius Baer gets a regional advisory board role as EFG makes changes to management in Asia.

FINANCE Wednesday, 22 February 2023 14:18

EFG International Raises Dividend

EFG International continues to attract new money in a difficult environment.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 22 February 2023 11:41

Bank of China, PICC Chairs Lose Party Roles

The chairmen of two financial giants – Bank of China and PICC – have lost their senior roles within the Chinese Communist Party.

FINANCE Wednesday, 22 February 2023 10:16

JPMorgan Trims APAC Investment Banking Headcount

JPMorgan is reportedly cutting dozens of investment banking jobs in Asia Pacific, mainly in Greater China.

FINANCE Wednesday, 22 February 2023 09:24

Ex-Julius Baer Banker With Penchant for Cars Faces Arrest

A former executive of Julius Baer's derivates business is in the hot seat after a London court issued an arrest warrant. But not because he likes to drive fast.

FINANCE Wednesday, 22 February 2023 01:36

Top Swiss Private Banker Joins First Abu Dhabi Bank

The largest lender in the United Arab Emirates is strengthening its private banking business. It brings aboard a manager who most recently worked at Geneva-based private bank Edmond de Rothschild.

FINANCE Tuesday, 21 February 2023 18:49

Communication Lapse Causes Credit Suisse Share Drop

Yet another communications mishap is pushing Credit Suisse's stock price lower and diminishing the bank's turnaround prospects.

FINANCE Tuesday, 21 February 2023 17:34

SFC Hangs Crypto Out to Dry

The draft paper on proposed Hong Kong requirements will turn virtual asset providers into banks with sky-high costs. finews.asia does a take.

FINANCE Tuesday, 21 February 2023 15:39

HSBC's Asia Profit Share Up Amid Regional Pivot

HSBC’s pivot to Asia showed itself in 2022 with the region accounting for an increased share of capital allocation as well as global profits.

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