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FINANCE Sunday, 22 January 2023 14:56

Kung Hei Fat Choi!

The Year of the Rabbit is here. We at finews.asia would like to send you best wishes for the Lunar New Year!

FINANCE Friday, 20 January 2023 22:24

Teodoro Cocca: «Talking to AI-Driven Bank Bots»

Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize banking. ChatGPT offers an early taste of what that might look like. But do client advisors have to worry about their jobs? Teodoro Cocca asks that very question in a piece for finews.first.

FINANCE Friday, 20 January 2023 16:10

FTX Could Restart International Exchange

The new chief of fallen crypto exchange FTX is reportedly exploring the possible revival of the international business as a means of achieving greater financial recovery.

PEOPLE Friday, 20 January 2023 14:43

Franklin Templeton Hires Ex-Citi Managing Director

US asset manager Franklin Templeton has hired a former Citi managing director to support its sales efforts in the region. 

FINANCE Friday, 20 January 2023 12:52

Francesco De Ferrari: «The World is Not Waiting for Credit Suisse»

Francesco De Ferrari has four priorities that will bring the major Swiss bank's wealth management business back on track. In an interview with finews.asia, he notes the possibility of making acquisitions and discusses the power of social media, and forecasts when...

FINANCE Friday, 20 January 2023 12:42

Red Packet Catalog 2023: Hop into the Year of the Rabbit

In the Year of the Rabbit, finews.asia is once again rounding up the top private banks in the region to take a look at how they are celebrating the tradition via one of its most significant customs: the gifting of red packets.

FINANCE Friday, 20 January 2023 12:33

Cash Bonuses With a Catch at Credit Suisse

The bonus pool is becoming still shallower at Credit Suisse. To retain its executives, Credit Suisse is said to be resorting to a concept it used last year.

FINANCE Friday, 20 January 2023 11:15

J.P. Morgan Approved for Full Ownership of China JV

J.P. Morgan Asset Management has received regulatory approval for full ownership of its China joint venture more than two years after it first submitted an application. 

FINANCE Friday, 20 January 2023 10:02

Boris Collardi Has a New Mission at EFG

EFG private bank has several hundred million francs in excess capital available for transactions. Expansion in Asia is a strategic priority, and board member Boris Collardi's network of contacts is invaluable for growth plans in the region.

PEOPLE Friday, 20 January 2023 08:17

UBS Poaches Private Bankers From Credit Suisse in Dubai

Dubai has become the preferred destination for wealthy Indians in recent years. UBS is said to have poached a team of wealth managers from Credit Suisse catering to this group.

FINANCE Thursday, 19 January 2023 17:55

US and China Take a Break from Geopolitics

A meeting in Zurich between the US Treasury Secretary and a key Chinese leader hints at warmer ties. That is something bankers in Asia would more than welcome.

FINANCE Thursday, 19 January 2023 17:46

Hong Kong Woos Middle East Firms for Listings

Authorities in Hong Kong are promoting the city’s financial sector to the world, including by luring Middle East companies to consider listing opportunities in the city.

FINANCE Thursday, 19 January 2023 15:16

US Arrests Hong Kong-Registered Crypto Bourse Founder

A Russian national and founder of a Hong Kong-registered crypto exchange has been arrested by US authorities and charged with processing illicit funds.

FINANCE Thursday, 19 January 2023 12:42

UBS: «We Are Not Calling 2023 a Bull Market Year»

Despite an improving macro backdrop in 2023, UBS is not ready to call it a bull market year and is advising investors to be defensive. 

PEOPLE Thursday, 19 January 2023 10:51

BNP Paribas Appoints APAC Head of Transaction Banking

BNP Paribas has announced the appointment of a new head of transaction banking for Asia Pacific.

PEOPLE Thursday, 19 January 2023 10:06

Federated Hermes Names Asia Stewardship Lead

US asset manager Federated Hermes has expanded its global stewardship business with the hire of a new team lead for Asia and emerging markets. 

FINANCE Thursday, 19 January 2023 09:35

Money is Returning to Credit Suisse, CEO Says

After reporting outflows in the tens of billions in November, the tide is turning and money is flowing back to Credit Suisse says its CEO.

FINANCE Thursday, 19 January 2023 08:59

Credit Suisse: «We Received Many Love Letters»

One of the biggest clients of Credit Suisse's Swiss investment bankers last year was the bank itself. Because it is defending its market leadership, the team has been practically spared job cuts within the Group.

FINANCE Wednesday, 18 January 2023 16:50

FTX Debtors Outline Liquid Assets

Around $5.5 billion of liquid assets has been identified at FTX along with a substantial shortfall partly due to unauthorized transfers. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 18 January 2023 15:26

Is China Just About the Number of People?

The mainland sees its population decline for the first time since the Mao regime in 1961 ­­­– and well before the Beatles had their first hit. Does it matter? finews.asia takes a look.

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