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FINANCE Thursday, 26 September 2019 09:30

PBoC’s Crypto: «Almost Ready» But «No Timetable»

One month after claiming to be «almost ready», People’s Bank of China governor Yi Gang moderated expectations and emphasized the need for further review.

PEOPLE Thursday, 26 September 2019 08:40

Capital Group Bolsters Asia Fixed Income

The senior executive, who joins from UBS, will contribute to the overall business strategy of the firm’s fixed income business.

FINANCE Thursday, 26 September 2019 07:21

BNP Lawyer Quits Bank After Facebook Post

A Hong Kong corporate lawyer has tendered his resignation at BNP Paribas after his expression of support for the anti-government protests caused a storm amongst China's netizens.

ADVERTORIAL Thursday, 26 September 2019 07:13

Green, Blue, Social And Sustainable Bonds: All in the Interests of the SDGs?

The UN's Sustainable Development Goals are the roadmap for creating a more sustainable world by 2030. However, the funds available to the 195 signatory states for implementing the goals are limited. The private sector must therefore also make a contribution.

PEOPLE Thursday, 26 September 2019 06:55

Credit Suisse Chairman's Role in Spy Drama

Credit Suisse's surveillance of Iqbal Khan is rooted in a feud with CEO Tidjane Thiam. finews.asia reports on the role the bank's chairman, Urs Rohner, played in unleashing the drama.

FINANCE Wednesday, 25 September 2019 18:00

Big Asian Multi-Family Offices Join Up

A Hong Kong-based multi-family office is merging with a Singapore-based rival, finews.asia can reveal. The roots of the $2 billion asset tie-up are with Julius Baer in Asia.

FINANCE Wednesday, 25 September 2019 17:02

CICC, Tencent to Launch Fintech Joint Venture

China International Capital Corporation is the latest firm to leverage technological capabilities through an agreement to establish a joint venture with a Tencent subsidiary.

FINANCE Wednesday, 25 September 2019 16:10

Qataris Mount Search for New Deutsche Bank Chairman

A prolonged slump in the German lander's fortunes is prompting top investors Deutsche Bank to look for its own candidates to replace its embattled chairman.

FINANCE Wednesday, 25 September 2019 15:33

Nearly All Fintech Employers Face Talent Shortage in Singapore

Fintech talent remains hotly in demand with 94 percent of relevant employers in Singapore claiming that the city-state faces a shortage.

FINANCE Wednesday, 25 September 2019 14:38

DBS to Expand E-Wallet Functionalities

To mark the e-wallet's fifth anniversary, DBS announced new functionalities and merchant deals and said it hopes to grow its user base.

FINANCE Wednesday, 25 September 2019 13:57

UOB Malaysia Announces Firms for Digital Accelerator Program

The program, now in its third edition, aims to help startups, SMEs and businesses adopt digital technology to drive productivity and growth.

FINANCE Wednesday, 25 September 2019 12:15

HKEX, LSE Exchange Jabs Publicly Over Real Gateway to China

Two weeks after the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's bid for the London Stock Exchange was sternly rejected, the heads of the two exchanges took the feud public, exchanging digs over the true gateway to China in a conference attended by 8,000 delegates.

FINANCE Wednesday, 25 September 2019 12:05

Swiss-Singapore Digital Asset Bank Goes Live

The firm, which has just received a Swiss banking license, hopes to facilitate the mainstream adoption of digital assets into regulated finance. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 25 September 2019 11:30

MAS to Reconsider Five Percent Collateral for Stock Trades

The regulator's plan to introduce a collateral requirement on securities trading was widely criticized by industry players, who said it would affect market liquidity.

FINANCE Wednesday, 25 September 2019 10:56

Half-Dozen Bidders Eye Aviva's Singapore, Vietnam Units

Around half a dozen suitors are competing for Aviva’s Singapore and Vietnam business in a deal valued at up to $2.5 billion.

FINANCE Wednesday, 25 September 2019 09:47

Alibaba Acquires One-Third of Ant Financial

Alibaba Group has bought a 33 percent equity interest in Ant Financial, pulling the financial tech giant closer to mainland China.

FINANCE Wednesday, 25 September 2019 08:46

SFC Pays No Heed to Brokers’ Margin Plea

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission will forge ahead as planned with its margin financing cap despite the brokerage industry’s plea for a delay.

FINANCE Wednesday, 25 September 2019 07:31

Fear and Loathing in Swiss Wealth Management

Credit Suisse had its former star banker shadowed by private detectives. The end justifies the means in crisis-hit Swiss wealth management – an alarming sign for the refined culture of noble restraint. 

PEOPLE Tuesday, 24 September 2019 17:33

Aberdeen Standard Appoints Two for ESG Roles

Aberdeen Standard Investments has strengthened its Environmental, Social and Governance investment capabilities in Asia Pacific with two appointments.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 24 September 2019 16:30

Natixis Appoints Asia Pacific Chief Operating Officer

Natixis has appointed a new chief operating officer in the Asia Pacific, who will lead the transformation of the firm's operating model as it moves towards a higher level of digitalization.

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