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PEOPLE Friday, 6 March 2020 03:57

Susan Kasser: «You Might Pry Open a Window»

How can women succeed in the harder-edged corners of finance like trading and private equity? finews.asia asks Neuberger Berman's Susan Kasser, one of the most prominent female investors on Wall Street. 

FINANCE Thursday, 5 March 2020 17:33

Blockchain Trade Finance Platform Ready in Hong Kong

A blockchain trade finance platform developed by eight banks, including HSBC and Standard Chartered, is getting ready for commercial launch.

PEOPLE Thursday, 5 March 2020 14:17

At UBS, an Ally Awaits Ralph Hamers

UBS' next CEO, Ralph Hamers, faces a tough job in a hidebound culture. The move reunites him with a once-close ING ally who was key to the Dutch bank's digital shift. 

FINANCE Thursday, 5 March 2020 13:46

Marcuard Heritage Hires From Deutsche Bank

Marcuard Heritage appointed a Senior Managing Director from Deutsche Bank in Singapore, as finews.asia can reveal.

FINANCE Thursday, 5 March 2020 12:35

Credit Suisse Faces Fresh Lawsuit in India

Another high-ranking ex-Credit Suisse banker has filed a suit against the Swiss company in India. He accuses the bank of fraudulent conduct.

FINANCE Thursday, 5 March 2020 12:30

Coronavirus: Drastic Measures at Credit Suisse

The big two Swiss banks have taken strong measures to protect staff from the new coronavirus. Credit Suisse seems much tougher in its approach at this stage, finews.asia can reveal. 

FINANCE Thursday, 5 March 2020 11:25

Axa Appoints Managing Director of Newly Merged Unit

Axa Insurance Singapore named a managing director for retail and health, as part of a broader strategy to streamline its businesses.

HIGH-END Thursday, 5 March 2020 10:58

Hotpot Queen Opens Family Office in Singapore

The billionaire behind Haidilao International Holding, the world’s biggest chain of hotpot restaurants, has opened a family office in Singapore to help manage her wealth.

FINANCE Thursday, 5 March 2020 09:50

Singapore Insurtech Lays Off Staff Amidst Profitability Drive

 A dozen staff at CXA Group were laid off as investors want to see a «clear path to profitability», according to the chief executive at the insurtech startup.

FINANCE Thursday, 5 March 2020 08:39

UBS Grounds Bankers Amid Virus Fears

UBS is halting international travel for its staff, asking its employees to postpone meetings or opt for remote ones. The move comes in response to COVID-19.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 March 2020 18:21

Life Insurance Association Names Leadership and Focus Areas

The Life Insurance Association, Singapore (LIA) has identified raising the professionalism of financial advisory representatives and advancing the sustainable insurance agenda as key focus areas for the coming year.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 March 2020 17:50

HSBC Taps Zoom to Maintain Client Interaction

The bank is rolling out video conferencing for its Jade customers and says it will extend the service to HSBC Premier customers in the next few weeks.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 March 2020 16:46

Singapore Robo-Advisor Partners Funds Network

By connecting to Calastone via an API, Stashaway will leverage Calastone’s distributed market infrastructure to promote its offering to a global audience.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 March 2020 15:13

Online Lender Oriente Gets Debt Funding Facility

The Hong Kong-based fintech firm has secured a $20 million debt funding facility, which will be used to grow its reach in the Philippines. 

PEOPLE Wednesday, 4 March 2020 14:21

Sergio Ermotti's Two-Year Warning at UBS

Sergio Ermotti so angered UBS’ board over his handling of a potential CEO successor two years ago that he was put on notice to leave by this autumn, finews.asia can reveal.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 March 2020 12:06

Benjamin Cavalli: «I'm Only in Virtual Contact With My Boss Now»

Asia has a different approach to crises than other regions as people are experienced in dealing with such events, says Benjamin Cavalli, CEO Singapore and head of private banking in South Asia, in an exclusive interview with finews.asia.

HIGH-END Wednesday, 4 March 2020 11:25

Cult Wines Worth a Try

Cult wine may not be a clear-cut definition, but certain wines achieve the status through a combination of global demand, low availability and targeted marketing, says Peter Keller, a wine academic, in an essay for finews.asia. Here are his ten favorites.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 March 2020 10:29

RF Launches Digital Economy Fund

The RF International subsidiary is launching a $50 million private equity fund that focuses on fintech and proptech investments in Asia.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 March 2020 09:12

First State Names Chief Marketing Officer

The marketing and communications executive will take on the leadership of the firm's marketing, communication, digital and brand functions globally as it rebrands as First Sentier Investors.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 March 2020 22:32

Sergio Ermotti Set to Leave UBS

UBS Chief Executive Sergio Ermotti will leave the bank after retiring from his position later this year. He won’t become the chairman of Switzerland’s largest bank, as some observers had expected.

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