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PEOPLE Wednesday, 13 November 2019 10:45

GAM Enlists Ex-Blackrock Executive

GAM's new boss is tapping a former associate from Blackrock as the troubled Swiss asset manager's operating chief. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 13 November 2019 09:45

UBS Eyes C-Suite Rejuvenation

Long-standing UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti is expected to rejuvenate his top management before his exit. finews.asia names the candidates with hopes for a spot in the Swiss bank's C-suite.

FINANCE Wednesday, 13 November 2019 08:45

Singapore's Fintech Push Bears Fruit

While other ASEAN countries have accelerated the development of their domestic fintech sector, Singapore continues to be the preferred base for fintech firms, with a more mature landscape and diversified funding.

FINANCE Tuesday, 12 November 2019 17:30

Fintech Winner CredoLab Powers Lenders With Faster Approvals

Without using a person's social media data, CredoLab can anonymously track a consumers' mobile behavior to determine the credit score, empowering banks and retailers to increase credit approvals.

FINANCE Tuesday, 12 November 2019 17:07

Fintechs Point to Institutional Resistance for Open Banking

Large Asian banks — trying to both mitigate risks and avoid new services cannibalizing existing ones — are moving slowly on collaborating with fintechs, but their smaller competitors are seizing new opportunities.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 12 November 2019 16:57

Singapore’s Top Finance Contract Jobs

Global recruitment firm Randstad shares Singapore’s top contract jobs in the financial sector as companies in the city-state adopt a more short-term approach to hiring due to ongoing economic restructuring.

FINANCE Tuesday, 12 November 2019 16:08

Quantifeed Taps on Japanese Mass Affluent Market

Digital wealth manager Quantifeed enters the Japanese market to tap into the sizeable but underserved affluent market.

FINANCE Tuesday, 12 November 2019 14:00

Second Firm Withdraws From Singapore Digital Banking Race

U.K.-based fintech unicorn Revolut, which debuted in Singapore in October, will not contest for a digital banking license. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 12 November 2019 13:00

Xiaomi: When a Smartphone Maker Becomes a Bank

Xiaomi has the expected trimmings for a smartphone and device-maker: A retail channel for its products and internet services for its 300 million users. It's also becoming a bank.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 12 November 2019 12:17

Credit Suisse Bolsters Australia Private Bank with Four Hires

Credit Suisse expands its private banking business in Australia with the addition of four hires to strengthen both its product capabilities and front office, finews.asia learned.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 12 November 2019 12:15

OCBC Names Consumer Banking Sucessor

OCBC names a successor to oversee the consumer financial services following the exit of Dennis Tan.

FINANCE Tuesday, 12 November 2019 12:10

MAS Develops Research Platform for Fintech Investments

The Monetary Authority of Singapore, Deloitte and S&P Global Market Intelligence have collaborated to develop a prototype for an industry-wide Fintech Research Platform to help investors and financial institutions connect with Fintech start-ups that they can...

FINANCE Tuesday, 12 November 2019 10:30

Singapore Fintech Partners Visa for Instant Remittances

The partnership, using Visa’s push payment solution and secure network, allows consumers to transfer money in a faster, convenient and more secure way.

FINANCE Tuesday, 12 November 2019 09:57

Hong Kong Police Teargas Banking District at Lunch Hour

Hong Kong’s unrest marked yet another unprecedented low with the teargassing of its banking district during the busy lunch hour.

FINANCE Tuesday, 12 November 2019 09:52

Hong Kong Regulator Assures No Cash Withdrawal Cap 

Following rumors that authorities could cap cash withdrawals, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a statement in an attempt to quell concerns.

FINANCE Tuesday, 12 November 2019 09:41

DBS and OCBC Collaborate With Google Pay

DBS and OCBC account holders without credit cards can soon use Google Pay to make payments to merchants in Singapore. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 12 November 2019 09:21

UBS Receives Huge Fine in Hong Kong

UBS has to pay a huge fine in Hong Kong because it overcharged its clients. Only one other major bank had to pay a similar amount ever.

FINANCE Tuesday, 12 November 2019 08:45

PayNow Simplifies Payments for Consumers, Businesses

The move by PayNow to adopt SGQR makes it easier for businesses and consumers to use the mobile e-payment service.

FINANCE Monday, 11 November 2019 16:54

Singapore: New $2 Billion to Support Green Finance

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has set up a $2 billion green investment program to fund public market investment strategies that have a strong green focus.

FINANCE Monday, 11 November 2019 15:57

Credit Suisse Rejigs Investment Bank Management

Credit Suisse on Monday announced a change at its executive board, along with a number of additional appointments.

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