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PEOPLE Monday, 16 January 2023 12:12

Citi Appoints Singapore Country Officer

A 22-year Citi veteran has been appointed as the American lender's country officer for Singapore.

PEOPLE Monday, 16 January 2023 12:01

Allspring Opens Hong Kong Office

US asset manager Allspring Global Investments has opened a Hong Kong office and appointed an industry veteran as its North Asia head of sales.

FINANCE Monday, 16 January 2023 10:45

Darrin Woo: «Flat is the New Up»

FINANCE Monday, 16 January 2023 08:58

Anthony Scaramucci: «Scam Artists Are Everywhere»

Cynics said they were surprised so many showed up. Others noted the modest tone at the crypto finance conference compared to previous gatherings, suggesting last year’s $2 trillion industry loss left no one unaffected.

FINANCE Monday, 16 January 2023 08:56

Shanna Strauss-Frank: «Cyberattacks Are on the Rise. Now What?»

Cyberattacks are becoming more prevalent, and not just because of the war in Ukraine. Are cybersecurity stock prices booming now? asks Shanna Strauss-Frank in her article for finews.first.

FINANCE Friday, 13 January 2023 16:22

Chainalysis: Russian Exchange Dominates Illicit Crypto Volume

Illicit crypto volumes rose in 2022, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, with a US-sanctioned Russian exchange being a dominant source. 

PEOPLE Friday, 13 January 2023 15:22

Non-Profit Investor Association Expands Board

Global Private Capital Association, a non-profit investor organization, has expanded its board with four new additions, including Temasek’s chief investment officer.

FINANCE Friday, 13 January 2023 12:57

UBP: Growth, Export Slowdown Triggered Earlier China Reopening

China has surprised investors on the upside with a much earlier reopening than expected after a near-consensus call by banks that it would occur no earlier than the second quarter of 2023. Economic setbacks were the main driver, according to UBP.

FINANCE Friday, 13 January 2023 12:50

Franklin Templeton Opens New Office in Korea

US asset manager Franklin Templeton will further expand its presence in South Korea with the opening of a new office in Jeonju.

FINANCE Friday, 13 January 2023 10:04

WWF: Most Asian Banks Make Little Progress on Sustainability

Environmental and social risk management processes at most Asian lenders made little enhancements since 2021, according to a WWF sustainability report, with a minority of leaders widening the gap.

FINANCE Friday, 13 January 2023 00:55

Vontobel Appoints New Executive Committee Member

Vontobel is expanding the ranks of its top management team to position it for the coming years.

FINANCE Friday, 13 January 2023 00:51

Credit Suisse Deal With Michael Klein Raises «Serious Issues»

The purchase of former board member Michael Klein's company by Credit Suisse is potentially explosive. Speaking to finews.asia, a voting rights advisor is demanding the bank put all its cards on the table when it comes to the deal.

PEOPLE Thursday, 12 January 2023 14:45

CBRE Investment Management Names APAC Research Head

The investment management arm of CBRE has announced the appointment of an Asia Pacific head of research.

FINANCE Thursday, 12 January 2023 13:55

Binance CEO: «Total Decentralization is Impossible»

A relaxed Binance CEO kicked off the annual conference for the crypto elite in St. Moritz after FTX's recent collapse wiped out billion's worth of crypto assets, finews.asia reports.

PEOPLE Thursday, 12 January 2023 13:51

The Plight of the Anguished Banker

Glassdoor’s 2023 results are in, and it doesn’t look great for international finance. Not one major global bank made any of the «best places to work» rankings.

FINANCE Thursday, 12 January 2023 13:01

SFC to Limit Retail Crypto Access to Highly Liquid Assets

Hong Kong is readying to expand crypto access to retail investors but the local securities regulator said that this would be limited to virtual assets with «deep liquidity».

PEOPLE Thursday, 12 January 2023 12:10

Credit Suisse Elevates Thailand Private Banking Vet

A veteran private banker for the Thai market at Credit Suisse will take on more responsibilities in Southeast Asia, finews.asia has learned.

FINANCE Thursday, 12 January 2023 11:17

Calastone Opens New Office in Taiwan

Global funds network Calastone has furthered its growth in the Asia Pacific region with the opening of a new office in Taiwan.

FINANCE Thursday, 12 January 2023 10:57

J.P. Morgan: Family Office Institutionalization Rapidly on the Rise

Family offices globally have been institutionalizing their investment management processes in recent years, according to a report by J.P. Morgan Private Bank, most notably by assigning separate individuals as CEO and CIO.

FINANCE Thursday, 12 January 2023 09:34

Credit Suisse Bonus Pool Set to Shrink Once Again

After cutting bonuses after 2021, an even larger cut to the bonus pool at Credit Suisse is being mulled at the troubled bank after a turbulent year.

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