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FINANCE Tuesday, 28 February 2023 09:11

US Law Firms Pounce on Lehmann's Outflow Comments

At least two US law firms are investigating securities fraud claims against Credit Suisse and recent comments from Chairman Axel Lehmann that clients had stopped withdrawing funds from the firm.

FINANCE Monday, 27 February 2023 15:45

CS First Boston Roadmap to be Revealed at Summit

Credit Suisse investment banking head Michael Klein is expected to lay out the plans for CS First Boston at a meeting of bankers this week.

FINANCE Monday, 27 February 2023 15:42

China Renaissance Chair Resurfaces

The chairman of boutique investment bank China Renaissance has resurfaced and is found to be assisting Chinese authorities in a probe, according to a filing.

FINANCE Monday, 27 February 2023 14:54

Roger Ng Seeks Leniency in 1MDB Case

Ex-Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng is reportedly seeking leniency in the 1MDB case, hoping to minimize his time in prison.

PEOPLE Monday, 27 February 2023 13:10

The Curse of the Credit Suisse Chairman

For years, no standing board chair has managed to stop the rot at Switzerland's second-largest bank. Why is that?

PEOPLE Monday, 27 February 2023 12:50

North Asia Vet Join Digital Asset Platform Metacomp

Singapore-based digital asset platform Metacomp has hired a banking veteran in North Asia as its chief financial officer.

PEOPLE Monday, 27 February 2023 12:48

StanChart Reshuffles Asia Banking Unit

The Asia consumer, private and business banking unit of Standard Chartered has announced a series of new senior appointments.

FINANCE Monday, 27 February 2023 12:10

Singapore’s «Big Three» Banks Deliver Profit Hat-Trick

All three of Singapore’s local banking giants registered record profits in 2022 as higher interest rates benefited the Southeast Asia-oriented lenders. 

FINANCE Monday, 27 February 2023 11:06

Is Putin Taking Banks in Russia Hostage?

A year after Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, numerous banks are still present in the country. Withdrawal isn't only complicated, but in some cases controversial.

FINANCE Monday, 27 February 2023 09:48

Deutsche Bank Mulled Buying Parts of Credit Suisse

Before Credit Suisse's strategic overhaul last year, Deutsche Bank considered buying parts of the troubled Swiss lender had they become available.

FINANCE Monday, 27 February 2023 09:19

No End to Credit Suisse’s Bad News

Difficult market conditions are adding pressure to Credit Suisse's real estate funds. 

FINANCE Friday, 24 February 2023 22:04

Razan Nasser: «How the Ukraine War is Curbing Global Growth»

Although financial markets appear to have settled into living with the war in Ukraine, ongoing growth headwinds will likely persist, Razan Nasser writes in an essay on finews.first.

FINANCE Friday, 24 February 2023 15:18

In Search of the Renaissance Man

It has been over a week since the chairman of a boutique investment bank went missing in China. finews.asia takes stock.

FINANCE Friday, 24 February 2023 14:52

OCBC Expects Shift in Interest-Fee Income Split

Potentially peaking rates and improving investor sentiments are expected to shift the split of wealth revenue at OCBC in favor of non-interest income, according to CEO Helen Wong.

FINANCE Friday, 24 February 2023 11:12

OCBC: Wealth Inflows Offset Market Downturn

OCBC’s wealth management business saw assets under management stay flat as net new money managed to offset negative market movements. 

FINANCE Friday, 24 February 2023 10:09

Credit Suisse Leadership's Weekend in St. Moritz

Credit Suisse Chairman Axel Lehmann and various managers attended the White Turf event in St. Moritz last weekend. A recent social media post about basking in sun and snow seems out of place after yesterday's plunge in its stock price.

FINANCE Friday, 24 February 2023 09:33

UBS Applies For Fund License in China

As China gradually opens its financial markets to Western institutions, UBS is looking for a license to sell mutual funds.

FINANCE Friday, 24 February 2023 09:07

Will Apollo's Second Act With Credit Suisse be a Charmed One?

Private markets firm Apollo is considering a move into Credit Suisse's revamped investment bank. It would be the New York-based firm's second act with Credit Suisse.

FINANCE Friday, 24 February 2023 09:03

Higher Interest Rates Fuel Record Profit at OCBC

OCBC posted a record net profit for 2022 as revenues were significantly boosted by rising interest rates.

FINANCE Thursday, 23 February 2023 15:55

UOB: Regional Retail Customer Base Nears 7 Million

Following the acquisition of Citi’s consumer banking business in four markets in Southeast Asia, UOB has expanded its retail customer base in the region to nearly 7 million.

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