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FINANCE Wednesday, 9 October 2019 15:30

Goldman Sachs Reviewing Chinese AI Firm's IPO

Goldman Sachs Group said it was reviewing its involvement in Megvii Technology’s planned initial public offering after the U.S. government placed the Chinese artificial intelligence firm on a human rights blacklist. Goldman, Citigroup, and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co...

PEOPLE Wednesday, 9 October 2019 15:02

HK Fintech Association Hires Fintech Influencer

She succeeds Musheer Ahmed as general manager, who has held the role since the launch of the association in 2017, and who will remain active as a member of the board.

FINANCE Wednesday, 9 October 2019 13:57

Asia Pacific Insurers Look Toward Portfolio Resilience

Despite increasingly lower rates and higher volatility, the overall sentiment among Asia Pacific insurers is positive, though many are looking to diversify their asset mix. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 9 October 2019 12:38

Banks Keep Hong Kong Branches Shut

Five banks continued to demonstrate caution with 13 branches kept shut and hundreds of automatic teller machines still offline after a weekend of political unrest.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 9 October 2019 12:30

BNP Announces Key Appointments

BNP Paribas on Wednesday appointed new co-CEOs in its Asia Pacific Wealth Management division, replacing Pierre Vrielinck.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 9 October 2019 12:00

Golden Equator Appoints Venture Investments Partner

She brings more than 20 years of experience managing a range of investments in global financial hubs, and will help Golden Equator's portfolio companies and in identifying opportunities.

FINANCE Wednesday, 9 October 2019 11:22

Hong Kong Issues First Virtual General Insurance License

Fintech development continues to ramp up in Hong Kong with the latest issuance of the first virtual general insurance license to Avo.

FINANCE Wednesday, 9 October 2019 11:00

Singapore's Economic Development Board Focuses on Deep Tech

Deep tech is a key focus area for Singapore's Economic Development Board's investment arm, amongst other sectors that could assist in the country's strategic goals.

FINANCE Wednesday, 9 October 2019 10:30

INTL FCStone Expands Asia Presence With Acquisition

INTL FCStone has upgraded its capital markets services license to offer full brokerage services and is admitted as a Trading Member of Singapore Exchange Derivatives Trading and Clearing Member of Singapore Exchange Derivatives Clearing.

FINANCE Wednesday, 9 October 2019 09:55

Standard Chartered Launches Sustainable Deposit Solution

Standard Chartered will offer both its corporate and retail clients in Singapore access to a deposit solution focused on supporting financing needs related to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

FINANCE Wednesday, 9 October 2019 08:55

Accountancy Bodies Stress Need for Higher-Value Work

Given the rapid pace of technological change, professional accountants noted the need to move from transactional work to a business partnering role to retain relevance and avoid lagging behind other business functions, but challenges remain.

FINANCE Wednesday, 9 October 2019 08:45

Job Cuts in 2019: A Bleak Year for Bankers

Big banks around the globe are cutting down on operating costs and thousands of jobs are set to be eliminated. Is Switzerland going to be spared?

PEOPLE Tuesday, 8 October 2019 17:30

Legg Mason Strengthens Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Capabilities

He takes over from the firm's current regional head of Asia ex-Japan, who will retire in March 2020 to pursue other interests.

HIGH-END Tuesday, 8 October 2019 16:59

Wealthy Hong Kongers Seek Irish Residency

Unrest in Hong Kong continues to push wealthy Hong Kongers to seek alternates homes including, most recently, a sudden spike in demand for Irish residency.

FINANCE Tuesday, 8 October 2019 16:04

Contineo Hires Chief Technology Officer

Structured product technology firm Contineo nets a former HSBC derivatives technology veteran as its new chief technology officer.

FINANCE Tuesday, 8 October 2019 14:50

M&G Real Estate Grows Japan Assets

The real estate fund management arm of U.K.-based M&G Investments has made its fourth residential portfolio acquisition in Japan in five years.

FINANCE Tuesday, 8 October 2019 13:47

Aviva Investors Launches Sustainable Multi-Asset Growth Fund

The ESG-embedded Aviva Investors Sustainable Income and Growth Fund is aimed at accredited and retail investors, and aims to deliver natural income that is sustainable and designed to grow over time.

FINANCE Tuesday, 8 October 2019 11:46

Shruti Advani: Julius Baer, a Lean Machine?

Two CEOs in two years, a sharp drop in its stock price, and the near-constant threat of being raided by rivals – yet Julius Baer is arguably better-positioned now than it was ever before. finews.asia’s Shruti Advani examines how this could possibly be. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 8 October 2019 11:44

Global Family Offices Post Modest Returns

Family offices worldwide posted average 12-month returns of 5.4 percent as of the first half of 2019– a significant decrease compared to last year’s 15.5 percent.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 8 October 2019 11:12

HSBC's CEO: «Not Intending to be a Caretaker»

HSBC CEO Noel Quinn could extend his tenure on the throne with a video indicating he had no intentions to take the job as merely the interim head.

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