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FINANCE Thursday, 4 May 2023 19:51

A Thousand Plaintiffs Assemble Against Credit Suisse on AT1 Bonds

The legal machinery is starting to warm up around the complete write-off of Credit Suisse's mandatory convertible bonds. One renowned law firm is already representing over 1,000 AT1 investors.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 May 2023 18:26

Asia’s Credit Suisse’s AT1 Holders File Lawsuit

The holders of Credit Suisse’s wiped-out AT1 bonds in Asia join a growing number of investors taking legal steps contesting the move by the Swiss regulator.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 May 2023 17:00

Crisis of Confidence Fells Another Swiss Flagship Company

GAM has at least one thing in common with Credit Suisse. Both companies lost so much trust that in the end, the only option left was to sell.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 May 2023 16:55

Swiss Re Returns to Profit in First Quarter

The Swiss reinsurer is in the black and has a positive outlook for the remainder of the year.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 May 2023 15:20

China Triggers a Regional Post-pandemic Consumption Boom

Alipay points to a Labor Day surge in spending in China and across the region, including in Singapore. finews.asia takes a brief look.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 May 2023 14:32

Liontrust Agrees Full GAM Takeover

A statement by the GAM CEO indicates the London headquartered asset manager will take over the troubled institution.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 May 2023 13:32

BNP Paribas Jumps Into the Digital Currency Fray in China

French-based bank cooperates with Bank of China to launch e-CNY payment services, heralding a suite of digital wallet services for its mainland corporate clients franchise. 

FINANCE Thursday, 4 May 2023 13:09

As Late as February, UBS Still Didn't Want Credit Suisse

Switzerland's largest bank was gaming takeover scenarios months before the forced rescue. Documents filed with the SEC provide fresh insight into what happened.

PEOPLE Thursday, 4 May 2023 11:58

Ex-Schroders Executive Rejoins MSCI

MSCI announces a former employee to become the global head of research.

PEOPLE Thursday, 4 May 2023 10:40

Ex-BNP Paribas Executives Join Natixis CIB

Natixis CIB announces two new appointments for its global market leadership team in Australia.

PEOPLE Thursday, 4 May 2023 10:35

Barclays Appoints APAC Macro Trading Head

The British-based bank names a new head of macro trading for Asia Pacific.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 May 2023 10:33

Former Credit Suisse Investment Bank CEO Resurfaces

Former Credit Suisse investment bank CEO Christian Meissner has joined an international merchant bank that merged with a firm managing Michael Dell's assets. 

PEOPLE Thursday, 4 May 2023 10:24

Ex-Credit Suisse Executive Joins SGX

A former executive of Credit Suisse is said to be joining the Singapore Stock Exchange.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 May 2023 09:27

UBS Seeks to Complete Credit Suisse Takeover by Early June

Anyone who thought the formal takeover of Credit Suisse would be a leisurely walk in the park did not reckon with UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti's determination.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 May 2023 08:40

Finews – The Movie

Now well into its 15th year of existence, finance portal finews makes a film tracing its birth from the uncertainty of the 2008 financial crisis – all the way to this year's turbulence.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 May 2023 14:03

UOB Hong Kong Partners with SGS for Green Financing

UOB Hong Kong signed a memorandum of understanding with the Swiss firm SGS to drive green and sustainable financing.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 May 2023 12:58

Citigroup Adds Staff to Hong Kong’s Commercial Banking Unit

The rapid development of the Greater Bay Area has become a growth engine for Citigroup.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 May 2023 11:53

The Seven Most Important Banking Crisis Questions

Is the worst over after the sale of First Republic Bank in the US? finews.asia addresses the most important questions about the US and European banking sectors.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 May 2023 11:48

DBS Sees Headwinds in Wealth Management Financing

DBS Bank may see challenges in the near future for its wealth management financing products.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 May 2023 11:44

MUFG Diversifies Clients’ Portfolios by Selling Credit Suisse’s AT1 Bonds

Japan’s MUFG sold Credit Suisse’s additional tier 1 AT1 notes to clients via Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities.

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