finews.asia: Archived Articles

Search for title

FINANCE Friday, 22 May 2015 16:00

Round Up Of Senior APAC Moves

We reported here on Monday and Wednesday a number of senior moves in the region, now here are the moves from midweek until today. AMP Capital chief executive Stephen Dunne will leave the company after more than 12 years at the helm of the diversified investment...

FINANCE Friday, 22 May 2015 15:59

US Real Estate Auctions Open To Millions of Chinese Buyers

Juwai.com, the No. 1 Chinese international property portal, and Auction.com, the leading online real estate marketplace, have signed a partnership that will bring American commercial real estate auctions to investors from China. The agreement will see US real...

FINANCE Friday, 22 May 2015 15:58

Hong Kong SFC Launches Register of Cold Shoulder Orders

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today launched a new public register of cold shoulder orders to facilitate compliance by intermediaries when dealing with clients who are subject to these sanctions (Note 1). The new register, which can be accessed...

FINANCE Friday, 22 May 2015 15:57

Home Grown Asset Managers Pan-Asian Pipe Dream

A new report from global analytics firm Cerulli says that homegrown asset managers in Asia will likely struggle to develop a full pan-Asian presence.

FINANCE Friday, 22 May 2015 15:36

Thomson Reuters Launches eLearning Suite In Asia

Thomson Reuters have announced an expanded suite of eLearning solutions for financial professionals facing increasing financial training requirements. The solutions will be made available exclusively in Asia before expanding more broadly. “It is essential that...

FINANCE Friday, 22 May 2015 15:30

Misys In Islamic Banking Push

Misys, a leading financial software company, has launched Misys FusionBanking Essence Islamic – a major new component in its ground-breaking banking platform, Misys FusionBanking Essence. With an annual growth of 17 per cent, Islamic banking is a key area where...

FINANCE Thursday, 21 May 2015 20:38

New CEO For ANZ Philippines

ANZ today announced the appointment of Peter Chan as CEO ANZ Philippines reporting to Managing Director South East Asia and India Sameer Sawhney. Mr Chan has served in a number of senior banking roles across Asia since joining ANZ in 2008 and he is currently...

FINANCE Thursday, 21 May 2015 16:28

Singapore Top In Asia

In a newly published report from global real estate firm JLL and The Business of Cities Group, Singapore has eased past Tokyo to take the top slot amongst Asian cities. According to the report - Singapore’s success story has taken on new dimensions as it...

FINANCE Thursday, 21 May 2015 16:27

Chinese Outward Real Estate Investment Skyrockets

There has been a huge surge in Chinese outward investment into real estate in recent years, led by the softening of Chinese market conditions and government policy encouraging overseas investment by Chinese firms. This has led to increasing investment levels in...

FINANCE Thursday, 21 May 2015 16:26

Leading Developers In Tokyo Real Estate Push

With a weaker yen and prospects of rising land prices and rents major Japanese real estate firms are holding an international exhibition in Tokyo in an effort to attract more overseas investment.

FINANCE Thursday, 21 May 2015 16:25

GlobeOne Expands To Vietnam With Eximbank Tie-Up

GlobeOne have announced an addition to its global network of bank members with a Letter of Intent with Eximbank, which will bring GlobeOne’s mobile banking solution to Vietnam later this year. GlobeOne plans to provide access through a mobile platform to a suite...

FINANCE Wednesday, 20 May 2015 19:45

The Midweek Moves In APAC

Our midweek catch up on the senior moves in the region. Following some recent departures JP Morgan has re calibrated the management of its Asian private banking units with the operation now jointly managed by Andrew Cohen and Peter Flavel BNP Paribas has...

FINANCE Wednesday, 20 May 2015 19:42

Luxembourg Private Bank Ups Hong Kong Offering

Banque Degroof Luxembourg SA (BDL) has announced that its subsidiary Degroof Asset Management (HK) Limited has recently been approved by the Securities and Futures Commission to provide asset management services for investment funds. The Managing Director of BDL,...

FINANCE Wednesday, 20 May 2015 15:58

Research Shows Maturing Aspirations Of Wealthy Asians

Economic growth and a healthy older population are rapidly expanding the affluent middle class in Singapore. New global research from Collinson Group reveals distinct motivations and attitudes amongst this group which go beyond traditional demographic and...

FINANCE Wednesday, 20 May 2015 15:54

Hong Kong’s Richest Man Gets His Way

Reports out of Hong Kong yesterday confirmed court approval had been granted for the merger of Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison and its associate Hutchison Whampoa completing the last hurdle in his business empire realignment. Li assured shareholders earlier this year...

FINANCE Wednesday, 20 May 2015 15:50

New Global Head Of Digital Marketing For Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered Bank have announced the appointment of Damien Cummings as Global Head of Digital Marketing. He will join the Bank in June 2015 and be based in Singapore, reporting directly to Sanjeeb Chaudhuri, Group Head of Brand and Chief Marketing Officer. Cummings...

FINANCE Tuesday, 19 May 2015 15:48

New Zealand Govt Act On Property Speculation

The New Zealand government will introduce new rules tweaking the law in an attempt to curb property speculation many feel is driven by overseas investors. Prime Minister John Key announced on Sunday that the Government planned a law change from October 1. The...

FINANCE Tuesday, 19 May 2015 15:46

Spring FG Limited Acquires Digifi Group

Sydney based diversified financial services company Spring FG Limited (Spring FG, ASX: SFL) is expanding its financial education offering and digital client recruitment strategies through the acquisition of financial markets publisher and website operator Digifi...

FINANCE Tuesday, 19 May 2015 15:43

Robert De Niro Opens Nobu Hotel In Manilla

Hollywood legend Robert De Niro touched down in Manila yesterday to lend his presence to the launch of luxury boutique chain Nobu Hotel’s first Asian property. De Niro was accompanied by his close friend and acclaimed chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Guests at the new Nobu...

FINANCE Tuesday, 19 May 2015 15:38

MetLife’s Infinity Most Popular Insurance App In Hong Kong

MetLife Hong Kong’s Infinity app, a digital time capsule and legacy creator, recently picked up its fifth industry award as it won Silver for “Best App” at the 2015 Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards. The highly decorated app also boasts the most popular insurance app...

Page 898 of 904