Saturday, 27 April 2024

FINANCE Saturday, 27 May 2023 08:10

Credit Suisse Loses Against Georgian Oligarch in Singapore

Credit Suisse has been ordered to pay damages to Georgian oligarch Ivanishvili in Singapore. But the bank won’t admit defeat yet.

FINANCE Friday, 26 May 2023 15:50

Jan Brzezek: «Blockchain is Set to Transform Traditional Finance»

I am convinced that the future of finance lies in the broader adoption of public blockchains, Jan Brzezek writes in an article for finews.first.

FINANCE Friday, 26 May 2023 15:38

Blackrock Appoints Japan Co-Head

A former executive of Morgan Stanley Investment Management has joined asset manager Blackrock in Japan.

FINANCE Friday, 26 May 2023 15:10

UOB’s Head of FX Joins Maybank

The head of foreign exchange at UOB plans to leave and join Malaysia’s Maybank.

PEOPLE Friday, 26 May 2023 14:44

Ex-Leonteq CEO Starts Lifestyle and Wellness Community

Leonteq's co-founder and former CEO Jan Schoch has big plans in Switzerland. He hasn't however completely turned his back on the financial industry as finews.asia found out in an interview.

FINANCE Friday, 26 May 2023 14:34

EU Gives UBS Green Light for Credit Suisse Takeover

UBS's takeover of Credit Suisse doesn't raise any concerns about competition at EU level.

FINANCE Friday, 26 May 2023 11:31

Fortinet: «Security Must be at the Forefront of Banking Design Process»

Constant digital transformation in the banking sector has brought implications to cyber security risks.

PEOPLE Friday, 26 May 2023 09:20

SwissCham Singapore Announces New Chair

After serving four years as the Chairman of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Georg von Wattenwyl stepped down to hand over the Chair to his successor.

FINANCE Thursday, 25 May 2023 17:18

UBP Acquires Japanese Asset Manager

Geneva-based Union Bancaire Privée has fully acquired a new asset manager that specializes in Japanese small-cap equities.

FINANCE Thursday, 25 May 2023 15:14

MAS Responds to Angolan Tycoon Query

 The Monetary Authority of Singapore responded to a query about Angolan tycoon Carlos Manuel De Sao Vicente’s failed attempt at obtaining funds from a private bank in the city-state.

FINANCE Thursday, 25 May 2023 13:04

GAM: Fought Over Like A Sparkling Jewel

In the meantime, even fund houses that haven’t invested in GAM have an opinion about its future, while its official bidders are increasingly under pressure as finews.asia found out.

FINANCE Thursday, 25 May 2023 11:58

BofA Plans to Shift 40 Bankers in Asia

North Carolina-based Bank of America is reportedly planning to move 40 bankers in Asia to other divisions to avoid cutting the overall headcount. 

FINANCE Thursday, 25 May 2023 11:05

HSBC Mulls Exits in a Dozen Markets

London-based HSBC is reviewing potential exits in up to a dozen markets worldwide to sharpen its focus on expansion in Asia.

FINANCE Thursday, 25 May 2023 10:12

Colm Kelleher: UBS is Now a Leader in South APAC 

UBS has been a net gainer in customer balances following the takeover of Credit Suisse, boosting its market position in the southern part of the Asia Pacific region. 

FINANCE Thursday, 25 May 2023 09:28

Swiss Government Orders Credit Suisse Bonus Ban

Credit Suisse executives will have their outstanding bonuses for 2022 canceled or reduced. UBS bonuses could also take a hit. 

FINANCE Thursday, 25 May 2023 09:24

Lombard Odier Hires Head for Key Market

The Swiss-based private bank is appointing a former Barclays banker to look after an important market, where it plans to grow.

FINANCE Thursday, 25 May 2023 09:22

Credit Suisse Will Not Appeal AT1 Write-Down

When the Swiss government and Swiss regulator forced UBS to rescue Credit Suisse, one of the conditions was that AT1 instruments would be written off. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 May 2023 16:13

Singapore Lures More Family Offices in 2023

More family offices continue to be set up in Singapore following two years of strong demand, according to data analytics firm Handshakes.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 24 May 2023 15:22

Matthews Asia Hires APAC Head

Independent investment specialist Matthews Asia has hired a new head for the regional business.

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 May 2023 13:14

Vontobel CEO Plans to Step Down

After 22 years at Vontobel the CEO of Bank Vontobel plans to retire from his CEO post next year.

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