Tuesday, 16 April 2024

FINANCE Thursday, 22 June 2023 13:40

Ripple Gets MAS Approval

The blockchain and crypto solution company, Ripple gets the in-principle regulatory approval in Singapore.

FINANCE Thursday, 22 June 2023 13:37

OCBC Launches Digital Account Opening for Foreigners

Singapore’s OCBC Bank allows foreign customers to open an account via its digital app.

FINANCE Thursday, 22 June 2023 13:35

DBS, Citi, OCBC, Swiss Life Receive Penalty in Wirecard Case

The Singapore government imposes penalties for breaches of the requirements in connection with the case of Wirecard.

FINANCE Thursday, 22 June 2023 13:14

Oliver Wyman is on a Talent Hunt After UBS Coup

According to reports, the up-and-coming management consulting firm landed the most prestigious mandate that Swiss banking has to offer. Switzerland boss Joris D'Incà tells finews.asia he has another challenge on his hands: finding talent.

PEOPLE Thursday, 22 June 2023 01:01

BNP Paribas Streamlines Asia Wealth Leadership

BNP Paribas Wealth Management has rejigged its leadership in Asia into a more streamlined structure, finews.asia has learned, with the appointment of a new Hong Kong head.

FINANCE Wednesday, 21 June 2023 16:48

Credit Suisse's Softbank Suit Under Scrutiny

Credit Suisse and Softbank are squaring off in a London court in the Greensill case. Now, the lawsuit faces challenges because its new owner UBS has client relationships with the Japanese financial conglomerate.

FINANCE Wednesday, 21 June 2023 15:54

Where Do Family Offices Pay Bankers the Most?

The US still holds a lead worldwide when it comes to compensation, although Asia has the highest range of salaries. finews.asia takes a look. 

PEOPLE Wednesday, 21 June 2023 15:02

Clifford Capital Nets Ex-JPMorgan Banker

Singapore-based debt financing solutions provider Clifford Capital has hired a former JPMorgan banker as its new group chief.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 21 June 2023 14:43

HSBC Adds Consultancy Vet as Board Member

HSBC has appointed a consultancy veteran and former KPMG partner as a member of its board.

FINANCE Wednesday, 21 June 2023 14:02

A Bigger UBS Makes Life Difficult for Private Banks

The earning power of many Swiss private banks remains modest, according to an annual study. Hopes of wresting wealthy clients away from UBS, which is busy integrating Credit Suisse, are a tall order.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 21 June 2023 12:57

JPMorgan Sheds More Investment Bankers in Asia

New York-based JPMorgan is reportedly making a fresh round of investment banking job cuts in Asia, amid persistently muted deal flows.

FINANCE Wednesday, 21 June 2023 12:45

Deutsche Bank IPB Asia CIO: «Peak Pessimism Has Ended»

Investor pessimism in Chinese equities has peaked, according to Deutsche Bank which is calling now a good time to begin revisiting the market.

FINANCE Wednesday, 21 June 2023 10:18

Maybank Sees Family Office Growth

Malaysia’s Maybank is seeing growth in its family office business, supporting more than just efforts in establishing entities to manage money for the ultra-rich.

FINANCE Wednesday, 21 June 2023 09:04

Credit Suisse's Troubled Past is UBS's Present

UBS is making headlines almost on a weekly basis with scandals and financial misdeeds inherited from Credit Suisse. Looking ahead, headline writers are unlikely to be any less busy.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 20 June 2023 15:40

Montenegro Jails Do Kwon for Four Months

The co-founder of fallen crypto firm Terraforms Labs has been sentenced to four months in jail in Montenegro.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 20 June 2023 14:52

KKR Overhauls Asia Leadership

Private equity giant KKR has announced a series of changes to its leadership team in Asia Pacific

FINANCE Tuesday, 20 June 2023 13:54

Credit Suisse Sticks UBS with Archegos Fiasco Tab

UBS is facing fines in the hundreds of millions of dollars stemming from Credit Suisse's Archegos debacle. US, UK, and Swiss regulators have completed their investigations.

FINANCE Tuesday, 20 June 2023 13:52

US-China Relations: A New Age Détente

Geopolitics remains a very bumpy ride for the finance industry despite the US Secretary of State’s visit to China. finews.asia takes a look.

FINANCE Tuesday, 20 June 2023 10:02

Japan Eyes China Banking Risks

Japan’s financial regulator has reportedly reached out to top domestic lenders about geopolitical risks related to China.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 20 June 2023 09:35

Lombard Odier Hires EAM Head in Asia

Geneva-based Lombard Odier has hired a head of external asset management for Asia Pacific.

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