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FINANCE Friday, 1 November 2019 09:53

Credit Suisse: Saudi Aramco Deal Beckons

The initial public offering of Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil producer, will probably take place in December. Credit Suisse has been chosen as one of the lead banks in the IPO, according to information obtained by finews.com.

FINANCE Friday, 1 November 2019 08:44

Guy de Picciotto: «You Can Still Earn Decent Money»

Union Bancaire Privée is profitable in Asia but hasn't reached critical mass. «The level is probably around the point at which it becomes too big to be managed properly and according to our culture and values», says Guy de Picciotto, co-owner and CEO of the bank,...

FINANCE Friday, 1 November 2019 07:59

Southeast Asia Digital Finance Market Could Reach $60 Billion by 2025

The digital finance market in Southeast Asia could reach $60 billion by 2025 should it be able to penetrate the small and medium-sized enterprise segment.

PEOPLE Friday, 1 November 2019 04:11

Vontobel's Georg von Wattenwyl: «We Are Totally Independent»

Georg von Wattenwyl, CEO of Vontobel Singapore and Chairman of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Singapore on the Lion City’s attractiveness, the business with external asset managers and family offices, and the new «investerest» platform.

WEB'S BEST Friday, 1 November 2019 00:00

Web's Best – November 2019

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FINANCE Thursday, 31 October 2019 17:46

U.S. Recovers Over $700 Million From Jho Low

The United States Department of Justice on Thursday announced that it has reached a settlement to recoup more than $700 Million in assets allegedly traceable to corruption involving Malaysia's Sovereign Wealth Fund.  

FINANCE Thursday, 31 October 2019 17:15

Fidelity: Fixed Income Exciting In The Longevity Economy

Investing for retirement requires investors to apply a consistent investment process, just like sticking to a diet and certain processes, said Fidelity International's Luc Froehlich.

FINANCE Thursday, 31 October 2019 17:00

Financial Network Championing Diversity Launches in Asia

Founding partner J.P. Morgan will lead the network’s expansion to empower women in the region to grow and protect their wealth.

FINANCE Thursday, 31 October 2019 16:02

China Upgrades Local Government Debt Monitoring System

Beijing is inviting potential bidders to upgrade its national system for monitoring local government debt, including around 700,000 financing vehicles.

FINANCE Thursday, 31 October 2019 15:18

SMEs Get UOB Loans for Green Real Estate

The bank has issued three loans under a new framework that helps SMEs in the real estate sector develop sustainable buildings.

FINANCE Thursday, 31 October 2019 14:01

Chinese Cops Detain Woman for Rural Lender Bankruptcy Claims

A woman was detained in China for spreading «false information» about a rural bank’s imminent bankruptcy.

FINANCE Thursday, 31 October 2019 13:04

Shanghai Regulators Order Closure of 40 P2P Lending Platforms

China's biggest lending platforms were not spared in the latest crackdown by regulators.

FINANCE Thursday, 31 October 2019 12:00

Sygnum Ramps Up Singapore Operations

The crypto firm, which has just received a Swiss banking license, can now conduct asset management activities in Singapore, and has brought a former GIC managing director on board as an advisor.

FINANCE Thursday, 31 October 2019 11:28

StanChart Beats Third Quarter Consensus Estimates

Standard Chartered posted a pre-tax profit of $1.11 billion, beating consensus estimates of $1 billion and resiliently reaping the rewards of its multi-year cost-cutting exercises.

FINANCE Thursday, 31 October 2019 11:00

Singapore Brokerages Suffer Cyberattacks

Up to five trading houses were affected by the attack, which disrupted trading from 30 minutes to up to the whole morning session.

FINANCE Thursday, 31 October 2019 10:20

U.S. Reaching Deal With Jho Low on 1MDB

In what could be the biggest recovery in an anti-corruption case by the U.S. government, the U.S. Justice Department is nearing a deal with financier Jho Low.

FINANCE Thursday, 31 October 2019 10:04

Citi to Drop Two-Thirds of FX Platforms

Citi will drop links to two-thirds of the existing foreign exchange platforms it is using, in a move to consolidate technology and reduce costs.

FINANCE Thursday, 31 October 2019 09:58

U.K. Fintech Finastra Appoints India Head

London-headquartered fintech firm Finastra appoints a new head of India to further growth, partnerships and its footprint.

PEOPLE Thursday, 31 October 2019 09:01

IQ-EQ Adds Funds Director in Japan

Global investor services group IQ-EQ adds a funds director in Japan with a focus on alternatives.

FINANCE Thursday, 31 October 2019 08:30

Credit Suisse – A Coup, Some Questions

Credit Suisse landed a coup in doubling its net profit, following a three-year overhaul. The Swiss bank left some questions unanswered – finews.asia highlights the nine most important.

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