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FINANCE Monday, 16 September 2019 04:10

UBS' Head of Communications Joins Private Bank

Hubertus Kuelps is stepping down as head of communications at UBS after seven years. He will join Swiss-based private bank Pictet.

FINANCE Monday, 16 September 2019 04:06

Fiona Frick: «You Need Courage to Look Far Ahead»

Certain trends tend to persist in a fragile investment environment, but will often reverse more brutally, says Fiona Frick in her essay for finews.first.

FINANCE Friday, 13 September 2019 17:00

U.K. Wealth Manager Kingswood Eyes Singapore Acquisition

With new funds raised, the U.K.-based wealth management firm wants to expand its presence across Southeast Asia.

FINANCE Friday, 13 September 2019 16:01

Hong Leong Seeks Partner for Digital Bank License

The firm is looking to revamp itself and sees partnering with tech firms as a way to broaden its customer base to include millennials and newly established firms.

FINANCE Friday, 13 September 2019 15:00

PwC, Bridge+ Sign MoUs to Boost ASEAN Fintech Platform

The ASEAN Financial Innovation Network (AFIN) signed two memorandums of understanding with PwC Singapore and Bridge+ to further strengthen its cloud-based API Exchange (APIX) platform.

PEOPLE Friday, 13 September 2019 14:00

MAS Fintech Chief to Advise Indian State on Fintech

He will work closely with the Odisha chief minister's office, and will have a key role in the preparation of annual budgets.

PEOPLE Friday, 13 September 2019 11:56

UBS Appoints Co-Head of Global M&A

UBS appoints a new co-head of global mergers and acquisitions, based in Hong Kong.

FINANCE Friday, 13 September 2019 11:02

Alleged Convoy Fraud Mastermind Roy Cho Pleads Not Guilty

Roy Cho and two of his associates are out on bail, with a court hearing set for May 2020 in Hong Kong's biggest fraud case.

FINANCE Friday, 13 September 2019 10:55

UBS Holds 25 Percent of APAC Private Client Wallet Share

Of UBS Global Wealth Management’s Asia Pacific clients, it claims to oversee an average of around one quarter of their total investable assets and the bank believes it has still ways to go to reach its real ceiling.

FINANCE Friday, 13 September 2019 09:59

PwC: Two-Thirds of Crypto M&A Deals in Asia and Europe

Asia and Europe dominated crypto-related mergers and acquisitions in the second quarter of 2019, according to a recent PwC report, with former leader U.S. taking a significant dip.

FINANCE Friday, 13 September 2019 08:57

More Than Half of Hong Kongers Yet to Start Saving for Retirement

57 percent of individuals in Hong Kong have not started saving for retirement – including a staggering 40 percent amongst those aged 50 or older – according to a recent survey by Franklin Templeton.

ADVERTORIAL Friday, 13 September 2019 02:26

A Time Traveller's Guide to the Future of Trading

What will trading technology look like in 50 years? Read a time traveler’s report from the year 2069, then have your say in a public poll.

PEOPLE Thursday, 12 September 2019 17:46

The Fry Group Hires Tax Specialist in Singapore

Global financial advisory firm The Fry Group has announced a new addition to its International Tax Team in Asia.

FINANCE Thursday, 12 September 2019 17:00

Ping An Signs Fintech MoU with Indonesian Insurer

Ping An’s OneConnect is rapidly making inroads into the regional fintech market including the latest signing of a memorandum of understanding with Indonesian insurer Asransi Sinarmas.

FINANCE Thursday, 12 September 2019 16:00

Grab Seeks to Merge Digital Payment Firms in Indonesia

Grab is looking to gain pole position in Indonesia’s budding digital payment market, reportedly exploring a merger between two major players – a local entity it owns and another one backed by China's Ant Financial.

FINANCE Thursday, 12 September 2019 15:00

UBS Powers Singapore Offices with 10-Year Solar Energy Deal

UBS inks a 10-year deal with Singaporean utilities and marine group Sembcorp which will supply renewable energy to power the bank’s Singapore offices.

FINANCE Thursday, 12 September 2019 14:01

Ex-GIC Head Joins Fintech Arm of Razer

The fintech arm of gaming hardware manufacturer Razer has appointed the former group president of Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC as an advisory board member.

FINANCE Thursday, 12 September 2019 12:52

DBS Targets Over $200 Billion AUM by 2023

The bank's hopes to grow its wealth business, which currently makes up 20 percent of the group's total income, by tapping on opportunities in the region.

FINANCE Thursday, 12 September 2019 12:28

ESG Investing Grows Among Asia's Young and Rich

A new survey by Royal Bank of Canada Wealth Management notes generational differences among Asian high net worth investors, particularly the increasing importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.

FINANCE Thursday, 12 September 2019 11:33

HKEX in Shock $37 Billion Bid for London Rival

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing said the deal would allow the London Stock Exchange to monetise market data in China and help London connect to China’s fast-growing domestic capital market.

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