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FINANCE Monday, 4 November 2019 15:05

Payments Platform PPRO Partners with Grab

Payments platform PPRO adds GrabPay to its list of partners in a bid to tap into a Southeast Asia market estimated to be worth $600 billion this year alone.

FINANCE Monday, 4 November 2019 14:02

Citi Drops China Website On IPO Fee Dispute

Citigroup had initially been listed in the IPO document of Fangdd Network Group in the second position after Morgan Stanley, but did not appear on the press statement last Friday on the Nasdaq Global Market.

FINANCE Monday, 4 November 2019 11:52

Hong Kong Virtual Banks Talk Linkage with ATM Giant Jetco

Hong Kong’s upcoming virtual banks are considering cash withdrawal capabilities for its customers through automatic teller machine giant Jetco.

FINANCE Monday, 4 November 2019 11:04

UOB Launches QR-Based Payment Collection Solution

UOB attempts to help businesses accelerate payment collection and improve cash flow through its new QR-based solution.

PEOPLE Monday, 4 November 2019 10:02

J. Safra Sarasin Hires from Barclays, Credit Suisse

Two «big-ticket» bankers join the pure-play private bank's London office, less than a year after it appointed a global head of strategic resourcing to step up hiring.

FINANCE Monday, 4 November 2019 09:59

OCBC Allows Instant Account Opening For Startups

Start-ups are now able to open an OCBC business banking account in Singapore immediately after incorporation, rather than having to wait one day.

PEOPLE Monday, 4 November 2019 09:00

Trident Trust Hires in Hong Kong and Singapore

The Trident Trust Group has expanded its fund services capabilities in Asia with additions to the teams in both Hong Kong and Singapore. This move is the first in a number of developments to enhance the service in China, North Asia, and South-East Asia,...

PEOPLE Monday, 4 November 2019 08:27

For New Julius Baer CEO, Nothing Is Sacred

Julius Baer's new boss is eyeing a raft of measures in a strategy review. The bank’s independent, powerful private bankers are in for shock treatment as a result, finews.asia has learned.

FINANCE Friday, 1 November 2019 18:04

J. Safra Sarasin Names Ex-Trader as CEO

The Brazilian-Swiss private bank is replacing its CEO. The move comes shortly after an ex-UBS heavyweight banker took over as chairman.

FINANCE Friday, 1 November 2019 17:30

BNY Mellon Steps Up Fintech Engagements

The firm has announced several initiatives to deepen its involvement in Singapore’s digital and financial ecosystem.

FINANCE Friday, 1 November 2019 16:56

Maybank Kim Eng, PhillipCapital Among DDoS Targets

Disruptions caused by the cyberattack on the trading houses lasted from 30 minutes to the whole morning session on October 24.

FINANCE Friday, 1 November 2019 15:49

SFC Fines Asset Manager for Missing CEO’s Illegal Short Selling

The Securities and Futures Commission reprimands and fines China Rise Securities Asset Management Company for regulatory breaches and internal control failures, including the inability to identify illegal short selling orders placed by its own chief executive.

FINANCE Friday, 1 November 2019 14:56

AXA IM Acquires Residential Tower in Japan

AXA Investment Managers - Real Assets has acquired a residential tower in Japan’s third-largest city, Nagoya, marking its 11th investment in the country.

FINANCE Friday, 1 November 2019 14:00

Refinitiv: Asian Firms Need Targets to Improve ESG Performance

With Asia set to lead economic growth in the coming decade, the region’s companies and business leaders will play a prominent role in the sustainable development agenda. Setting targets will help bridge the intention-action gap, Refinitiv said.

PEOPLE Friday, 1 November 2019 12:49

Beazley Names APAC Distribution Head

The new role focuses on developing long-term partnerships with insurance companies and brokers with the appetite to embed Beazley’s specialist products into their insurance offerings.

REAL ASSETS Friday, 1 November 2019 12:10

Acron Group Secures Historical Real Estate Deal

The Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf is one of San Francisco’s top tourist sights, and also very popular among Asian travelers. After extensive renovations costing approximately $30 million, real estate investment group Acron has sold the 531-room property to Spanish...

FINANCE Friday, 1 November 2019 12:05

UOB Posts 8 Percent Rise in Q3 Earnings

The bank was the first among Singapore's three local banks to release third-quarter results. Its performance was boosted by stronger client franchise income and trading and investment income.

FINANCE Friday, 1 November 2019 11:32

Sichuan Tipped as Major Energy Source for Blockchain Development

China’s southwestern province Sichuan was recently named as a potential key energy player in the nation’s blockchain development due to its strong hydropower capabilities.

FINANCE Friday, 1 November 2019 11:28

SFC Demands Easier Access to Externally Stored Data

The growing usage of external data storage has prompted Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission to issue a note demanding easier access.

PEOPLE Friday, 1 November 2019 10:56

Sun Life Appoints Pensions Chief as Stalwart Retires

She will also be responsible for strengthening the company's wealth management capabilities and accelerating the growth of the Group Life and Health business.

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