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FINANCE Tuesday, 22 October 2019 11:47

Fosun Considers Bid for German Bankhaus Lampe

Chinese conglomerate Fosun International joins a list of suitors considering bids for German private bank Bankhaus Lampe.

FINANCE Tuesday, 22 October 2019 11:15

Deutsche Bank Plans Cuts to Rates Desk

Deutsche Bank said it is considering at least a 10 percent cut to the unit that trades interest-rate securities.

FINANCE Tuesday, 22 October 2019 10:38

SFC Calls Out Poor IPO Conduct

Securities and Futures Commission chief Julia Leung called out poor conduct in Hong Kong’s IPO market, signaling a tougher stance against sponsors and underwriters.

FINANCE Tuesday, 22 October 2019 09:47

UOB, RHT Chestertons Tie Up for Property App

RHT Chestertons Valuation and Advisory has tied up with UOB Business Banking to launch Singapore’s first instant indication guide for commercial property.

FINANCE Monday, 21 October 2019 17:23

Hong Kong Amongst High Net Worth Wealth Loss Leaders

Hong Kong made a rare appearance in the list of wealth loss leaders in the latest Credit Suisse report, shedding 12,000 millionaires in 2019.

FINANCE Monday, 21 October 2019 17:00

BNP Takes Strategic Stake In Allfunds

BNP Paribas has taken a strategic stake in Allfunds, a global custodian and fund services provider. The lender also agreed to work with Allfunds to create a leading fund and wealthtech platform.

FINANCE Monday, 21 October 2019 16:30

Lowy Institute: «China Cannot Remain a Major Lender»

Australian think tank Lowy Institute urges significant deceleration in Chinese lending to South Pacific economies due to the unsustainable scale and lack of institutional protection.

FINANCE Monday, 21 October 2019 15:48

Intertrust Launches Shenzhen Office

Corporate and fund solutions provider Intertrust further expands its China presence with the launch of its fourth mainland office in Shenzhen.

FINANCE Monday, 21 October 2019 15:33

OCBC Joins Singtel's Mobile Payment Alliance

OCBC became the first Singapore bank to join Singtel's VIA mobile payment alliance, boosting the mobile operator's regional payment network. Thailand’s Kasikornbank has also joined the alliance earlier.

ADVERTORIAL Monday, 21 October 2019 15:18

VP Bank: Customized Services in Times of Digitalisation

The Asian private banking industry continues to undergo change. Digital tools ensure the survival of banks. Personalized contact, however, is the first step toward a trust-based relationship.

FINANCE Monday, 21 October 2019 13:30

CIMB Wants a Bigger Bite of Singapore SME Banking Pie

CIMB Bank plans to double its market share from 3 percent to 6 percent by 2021 for its small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) banking business in Singapore.

FINANCE Monday, 21 October 2019 11:50

UBS Axes 40 Jobs In APAC

UBS Group is trimming some 40 jobs in Asia Pacific as part of the group's push to cut costs and combine its trading units.

FINANCE Monday, 21 October 2019 11:16

OCBC Aims to Double Green Loan Assets by 2022

OCBC will seek to more than double its current green loan assets to reach $10 billion by 2022.

FINANCE Monday, 21 October 2019 10:28

Fitch: China Bond Defaults Set to Break Historical Records

Bond defaults in China this year have already matched last year’s all-time high and are set to break the record amidst an ongoing trade war and slowing growth.

FINANCE Monday, 21 October 2019 09:35

Thailand: Ultra Low Rates Pose Risks

Thailand's central bank chief warns of the risks that ultra-loose monetary policy can pose to emerging markets.

FINANCE Monday, 21 October 2019 09:02

Credit Suisse «Fight Club»?

A Credit Suisse top executive reportedly got aggro with a rival at one of Zurich's most fashionable, upscale restaurants – the third such incident in short order. The Swiss bank as «Fight Club»?

FINANCE Monday, 21 October 2019 08:38

Matthias Hunn: «Private Banks Don't Put Their Fees on the Internet»

For the client of a bank, the relationship manager is a person in a position of trust. He has all the financial know-how available and helps clients reach their goals. In his essay for finews.first, Matthias Hunn raises the question whether bankers always act in the...

FINANCE Friday, 18 October 2019 16:57

Zero P2P Platforms Complied with Regulations in Hunan

China’s Hunan province will impose a complete ban on peer-to-peer lenders after it was revealed that gross non-compliance was occurring at the industrywide level.

FINANCE Friday, 18 October 2019 16:01

Regulatory Inaction Derails Moody's Takeover of Chinese Ratings Firm

Delays in regulatory approval are threatening to scupper Moody's bid to take over China's largest ratings company.

FINANCE Friday, 18 October 2019 14:52

Hedge Funds Register Record-High Post-Crisis Outflows in Hong Kong 

Hong Kong’s hedge fund industry registered its largest quarterly outflow since the global financial crisis a decade ago, attributed primarily to small and medium-sized players.

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