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PEOPLE Friday, 10 November 2023 11:19

HSBC AM Names Southeast Asia Chief

The asset management unit of HSBC has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer for Southeast Asia and Singapore. 

FINANCE Friday, 10 November 2023 10:23

ICBC Reportedly Attacked by Renowned Cyber Gang

China’s ICBC has been reportedly hit by a cyber gang known for its headline ransomware attacks against major companies, including Boeing.

FINANCE Friday, 10 November 2023 09:04

OCBC: Lending and Wealth Fees Fuel Profit Growth

Singapore-based OCBC posted higher profits in the third quarter, driven by improvements across the board including lending and wealth management fee income.

FINANCE Thursday, 9 November 2023 15:49

Taiwan Hit by Record Crypto Laundering Scheme

Money laundering seizures are occurring throughout the world, this time in Taiwan where authorities have discovered a record crypto scheme.

FINANCE Thursday, 9 November 2023 14:57

HSBC to Launch Custody for Security Tokens

London-headquartered HSBC is planning to launch custody services for digital assets, excluding cryptocurrencies, via a partnership with a Swiss firm.

FINANCE Thursday, 9 November 2023 12:02

Hong Kong Forms Family Office Academy

Hong Kong will reportedly form an academy focused on various areas related to family offices, including talent development. 

FINANCE Thursday, 9 November 2023 11:20

Ping An Denies Country Garden Report

Shenzhen-based Ping An has denied what it calls an «untrue story» claiming that the Chinese government had asked it to take a controlling stake in troubled property developer Country Garden.

FINANCE Thursday, 9 November 2023 10:39

Japanese Insurer Adds Singlife Stake

Osaka-based Sumitomo Life has increased its stake in Singapore-based Singlife, just months after obtaining a significant stake.

PEOPLE Thursday, 9 November 2023 10:13

Barings Appoints Korea Head

US asset manager Barings has announced the appointment of a new head of Korea.

FINANCE Wednesday, 8 November 2023 16:11

China Warns Party Officials Against PE Investments

Beijing has reportedly warned officials in the Communist Party against investing in private equity, as part of an ongoing anti-corruption campaign. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 8 November 2023 15:56

HSBC Capitalizes on Diversification Out of China

Activities related to Chinese diversification away from the country have been on the rise, according to HSBC CEO Noel Quinn, who highlighted the Middle East as one of the major beneficiaries. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 8 November 2023 14:42

Endowus Inks Tie-Up Focused on Employee Ownership

Singapore-based digital wealth manager Endowus has announced a partnership with an equity solution provider to support employees and minority shareholders in managing their ownership in the company. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 8 November 2023 13:25

Iqbal Khan Surfs a Wave of New Money

The head of UBS's wealth management business has managed to get much more net new money than expected. Still, integrating Credit Suisse assets won't be smooth sailing.

FINANCE Wednesday, 8 November 2023 11:37

UBS Highlights Direction of Travel

Management at Switzerland's largest bank wants to have the Credit Suisse integration planned down to the last detail by the end of the year. Getting clients onboard is a key priority.

FINANCE Wednesday, 8 November 2023 11:36

UBS Shareholders Will Have to Wait

UBS's third-quarter numbers were mostly above expectations. But that doesn't mean smooth sailing from here on out. Investors will have to wait until next February to find out about dividends and buybacks.

FINANCE Wednesday, 8 November 2023 11:33

SEBA Secures Digital Asset License in Hong Kong

Zug-headquartered SEBA Bank has received a license from Hong Kong’s markets watchdog to conduct regulated activities related to digital assets.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 8 November 2023 11:20

Amundi Appoints CEO and Vice Chair of Asia

Paris-based asset manager Amundi has announced the appointment of a chief executive and vice chairman for Asia.

FINANCE Wednesday, 8 November 2023 10:46

Job Cuts Mount at UBS

The combined entity did away with thousands of roles in the third quarter, helping it save about $1 billion in costs.

FINANCE Wednesday, 8 November 2023 08:18

UBS Has Billions in Middle East Exposure

The escalating conflict in Israel and the dangers of a wider conflagration in the Middle East is a matter of some concern to Switzerland's largest bank.

FINANCE Tuesday, 7 November 2023 17:03

UBS Highlights China and CS Risks in Asia

Zurich-based UBS flagged a number of risks in Asia, including US-China trade relations as well as issues related to Credit Suisse.

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