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FINANCE Tuesday, 11 February 2020 07:27

Thomas Braun: «Credit Suisse Was at Boiling Point Long Ago»

Fund manager Thomas Braun wasn't in favor of Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam's exit, but he tells finews.asia he wouldn't join a shareholder rebellion against Chairman Urs Rohner.

HIGH-END Tuesday, 11 February 2020 07:14

Karin Klossek: «Is Luxury Still Politically Correct?»

Questioning the ethics of luxury goods is popular because it seems politically correct – but this view only tells half of the story, brand expert Karin Klossek writes.

FINANCE Monday, 10 February 2020 19:18

Credit Suisse in ETF U-Turn Surprise

Seven years ago, Credit Suisse exited the business with exchange-traded funds. Now the bank has announced its return – and expects the funds to also satisfy pent-up demand for another product class currently in favor with investors.

FINANCE Monday, 10 February 2020 15:52

What's Thomas Gottstein's Plan for Credit Suisse?

He «inherited» the job from Tidjane Thiam, and now Credit Suisse boss Thomas Gottstein needs to maneuver the bank in a tricky market environment. He has outlined how. Asia plays a key role.

FINANCE Monday, 10 February 2020 13:17

China Supports Debt Financing to Fight Coronavirus

The finance ministry of China said on Sunday that all levels of government had allocated over 70 billion yuan or S$14.3 billion in total to fight coronavirus. In addition, new corporate bonds can be an option for firms affected by the outbreak.

FINANCE Monday, 10 February 2020 11:55

A New Chapter for Chubb's Business in Indonesia

An insurance professional with a proven track record takes over the lead of Chubb's general insurance business in Indonesia.

FINANCE Monday, 10 February 2020 11:44

These Are the Most Likely Digital Bank License Winners

Singapore's digital banking hopefuls Sea and the Grab-Singtel consortium are most likely to be awarded licenses out of the six publicly known applicants.

FINANCE Monday, 10 February 2020 11:40

OCBC Applies Analytics For Charity Work

Besides contributing $300,000 and manpower to a community shop, the bank will also leverage its data analytics to guide them on the distribution of food items.

FINANCE Monday, 10 February 2020 10:59

Bank of Singapore Nets Ex-APAC Wealth Planning Head From HSBC

Bank of Singapore bolsters its wealth planning capabilities with the hire of the former Asia Pacific head of wealth planning at HSBC Private Banking.

FINANCE Monday, 10 February 2020 10:15

HSBC Offers Buffer for Hong Kong SMEs

HSBC continues to show support for small to medium-sized businesses hit by the coronavirus outbreak in Hong Kong with additional liquidity relief of $30 billion.

FINANCE Monday, 10 February 2020 08:35

Credit Suisse: Timeline of Tidjane Thiam's Ouster

In 2015, Tidjane Thiam burst onto the Swiss banking scene as Credit Suisse's savior. Increasingly bitter fights with top lieutenant Iqbal Khan as well as Chairman Urs Rohner led to his downfall.  finews.com lists the key developments.

ADVERTORIAL Monday, 10 February 2020 07:18

Felix Brill: «Investors Should Prepare Themselves for the Imponderables»

Felix Brill, chief investment officer of VP Bank Group, outlines three scenarios for 2020 and examines their implications for the various asset classes.

FINANCE Monday, 10 February 2020 07:10

MAS Urges Financial Institutions to Adopt Additional Measures

The Monetary Authority of Singapore calls on financial institutions to adopt the additional recommended measures by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Manpower.

FINANCE Sunday, 9 February 2020 19:50

Urs Rohner: «You Can't Just Replace a Successful CEO»

Credit Suisse afforded its CEO Tidjane Thiam the privilege of resigning – while Chairman Urs Rohner clarified what genuinely happened.

PEOPLE Saturday, 8 February 2020 14:54

Credit Suisse: Urs Rohner's Master Stroke

The exit of embattled Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam is a show of power for Switzerland's cozy banking establishment – but maybe not for long, finews.asia's Katharina Bart writes.

ADVERTORIAL Saturday, 8 February 2020 08:17

Jean-Claude Biver: A Retrospective. Share, Respect, Forgive

An exceptional exhibition illustrating the visionary’s life-long passion for watches is held in London, featuring pieces from the world’s finest watchmakers including Patek Philippe, Omega, Philippe Dufour, Rolex, and Hublot.

FINANCE Saturday, 8 February 2020 00:27

Neil Shearing: «What We Do – And Don’t – Know About the Wuhan Virus»

If the epidemiologists are unsure how events will play out, then you should be skeptical of any economist that claims to know better, Neil Shearing writes in an essay on finews.first.

FINANCE Friday, 7 February 2020 16:55

J.P. Morgan Appoints APAC Technology Head

His move is part of a wider revamp of top executives at the corporate and investment bank's digital strategy team, following a string of failed digital initiatives.

FINANCE Friday, 7 February 2020 16:02

EFG Hires Standard Chartered Quartet in NRI Push

The Swiss boutique is strengthening its coverage of MENA and Global South Asia, in line with its strategy of focusing on building up teams in growth markets where it has expertise.

FINANCE Friday, 7 February 2020 14:41

Credit Suisse CEO Steps Down

Credit Suisse CEO Tijdane Thiam resigned following a four-month long surveillance scandal. He is being replaced by the Swiss bank's top domestic banker.

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