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FINANCE Wednesday, 29 January 2020 10:01

Behind Credit Suisse's U.S. Wealth Exit

One of Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam's first decisions in a 2015 revamp was to bin the Swiss bank's North American wealth arm. More than four years on, several court cases undermine the strategic sense of the move.

FINANCE Wednesday, 29 January 2020 09:16

Coronavirus: UBS and Credit Suisse Taking Precautions

Both banks have major operations in China. And both are now exposed to the health scare that is keeping Asia in its grip.

HIGH-END Tuesday, 28 January 2020 18:02

Singapore: More Investors Can Qualify For Fast-Track PR Schemes

From March this year, investors can get a fast-track to obtaining permanent resident status under the Global Investor Programme managed by Singapore's Economic Development Board (EDB).

FINANCE Tuesday, 28 January 2020 13:03

Pictet MD Resurfaces At Singapore Asset Manager 

A former BNP Paribas veteran, most recently a managing director at Pictet, has resurfaced in a new role at a Singapore-based asset manager. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 28 January 2020 12:46

Shruti Advani: «This Uncommon Cold in Hong Kong»

A third iteration of the dreaded Coronavirus that first swept the region as SARS in 2003 and MERS in 2014 has resurfaced, claiming lives and eroding value – as much as 0.5 percent of China’s GDP. Can an already weakened Hong Kong remain immune? 

ADVERTORIAL Tuesday, 28 January 2020 12:25

Vontobel: Wealth Management in Asia Is Facing New Challenges

Vontobel is evolving into an internationally active, focused investment manager that will adopt an even more client-centric approach than before. It has set itself the goal of becoming the leading partner for external asset managers and family offices in...

 FINANCE Tuesday, 28 January 2020 11:20

Singapore Bolsters Support for Global Crypto Firms

Singapore has introduced new payment legislation that offers global cryptocurrency firms a chance to expand their operations in the country.

HIGH-END Tuesday, 28 January 2020 09:46

Uncle of «Baby Shark» Producer Rise to Billionaire Status

Viral earworm «Baby Shark» may have given producer Kim Min-seok a fortune of about $125 million, but his uncle is doing much better because of a deal with the official Major League Baseball.

FINANCE Tuesday, 28 January 2020 08:33

Banks Inform Staff to Work From Home

At least two banks have advised their staff to work from home for 14 days if they have conducted personal or business travel to China recently. The measures were meant to safeguard staff and client interests.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 28 January 2020 02:53

Deutsche Bank: Politician to Replace Zeltner

Swiss banker Juerg Zeltner left Deutsche Bank following pressure applied by state institutions. His successor comes from a very different background – but it is still highly unlikely that the German company is about to enter a period of greater calm.

PEOPLE Monday, 27 January 2020 17:04

Credit Suisse CEO's New Attack

A surveillance scandal at Credit Suisse continues to grab attention – and CEO Tidjane Thiam has found a new way to respond.

FINANCE Monday, 27 January 2020 12:41

Swisspartners Heads For Singapore

In January 2020, Swisspartners Marcuard Heritage acquired the trust company of Marcuard Heritage, which it has renamed Swisspartners Marcuard Trust (Singapore), finews.asia can reveal. 

FINANCE Monday, 27 January 2020 12:35

Credit Suisse's Indian Governance Woes

A high-ranking Credit Suisse banker in India accuses the bank as well as several of its top executives of governance failings. An isolated incident or the tip of an iceberg?

FINANCE Sunday, 26 January 2020 01:34

Swiss to Serve New Daxing International Airport

Swiss will be switching its services between Zurich and Beijing to the Chinese capital’s new Beijing Daxing International Airport in March. The move will also provide more attractive departure and arrival times for travelers on the route. Swiss International Air...

 FINANCE Saturday, 25 January 2020 21:42

UN Sustainable Development Goals: Investors Urgently Needed

In 2015, the 17 global UN Sustainable Development Goals were adopted by all world leaders in a move to address challenges relating to poverty, inequality, the climate crisis, environmental degradation, peace and justice by 2030. What has happened since then? Here...

 FINANCE Saturday, 25 January 2020 20:57

Thomas Stucki: «Is the Swiss Franc Really Expensive?»

The recent appreciation of the Swiss franc is exaggerated and the central bank will intervene if need be, says Thomas Stucki. And still, the question remains how expensive the franc really is, says the chief investment officer at St. Galler Kantonalbank in an...

 PEOPLE Saturday, 25 January 2020 20:52

«Wolf of Wall Street» Seeks 1MDB Damages

The self-styled Wolf of Wall Street wants money back from the Hollywood blockbuster movie based on his life story – because of 1MDB.

FINANCE Friday, 24 January 2020 17:22

VP Bank Flags Profit Jump

VP Bank's profit climbed sharply last year, which the Liechtenstein-based wealth manager said bears out its growth strategy. 

HIGH-END Friday, 24 January 2020 12:56

Kung Hei Fat Choi!

As we welcome the Year of the Rat, all of us at finews.asia would like to wish you and your families a happy, healthy and prosperous Lunar New Year!

PEOPLE Friday, 24 January 2020 12:52

Ex-Credit Suisse Executive Mulling Legal Action

Pierre-Olivier Bouée, the long-time right-hand man to Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam, is mulling legal steps against the bank, finews.asia has learned. 

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