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FINANCE Friday, 3 November 2023 11:54

MAS: Singapore AUM Dips in 2022

A downturn in financial markets caused Singapore’s assets under management to decrease in 2022, according to a report by the city-state’s regulator.

FINANCE Friday, 3 November 2023 11:31

Surendra Rosha: «Some Financial Institutions Still Use Fax»

Continued participation by traditional banks in the future economy is important for stability, according to HSBC's Surendra Rosha, but more modernization is required such as the removal of old-fashioned practices like the use of fax machines.

FINANCE Friday, 3 November 2023 11:26

Thomas Jordan: SNB «Fulfilled Its Mandate» in Saving CS

The central bank head reaffirmed the role of the Swiss National Bank as a last expedient when things go wrong. Still, the fact that Credit Suisse had to rely on the state is not an easy one to digest.

FINANCE Friday, 3 November 2023 09:16

Are Swiss Bankers Really All That International?

Colm Kelleher, an Irishman, chairs the country's largest bank while Sergio Ermotti, its CEO, spent many years abroad. Still, a new study provides a more nuanced view of the global Swiss bank executive.

FINANCE Thursday, 2 November 2023 19:08

Bill Winters: «Vast Majority» of Assets Will be Tokenized

Tokenization is all the rage as financial market participants seek to improve transaction speed, cost and resilience. Most asset classes will go through this form of digitalization in due time, according to Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters.

FINANCE Thursday, 2 November 2023 17:32

Julius Baer: Politics is Top Subject for Family Investments

Geopolitical diversification of assets is the leading topics for family investments in the last 12 months, according to a Julius Baer report outlining the priorities for wealth clients.

FINANCE Thursday, 2 November 2023 16:11

Lombard Odier: HNWI Wants and Actions Don’t Match in Asia

High net worth individuals in the Asia Pacific region have a precise understanding of their wealth aspirations. However, these goals have not yet been implemented in their portfolios, according to a Lombard Odier study.

FINANCE Thursday, 2 November 2023 15:06

Zurich Enters India Market via Acquisition

Swiss-based Zurich will enter the Indian market via the acquisition of a majority stake in Kotak Mahindra’s insurance arm.

FINANCE Thursday, 2 November 2023 12:33

Barclays: Limited Impact Expected for Asia Jobs

London-based Barclays is undergoing global job cuts but Asia is expected to be relatively less impacted, according to CEO CS Venkatakrishnan.

FINANCE Thursday, 2 November 2023 11:40

TriLake Partners Targets Expat Wealth in Thailand

Singapore-based TriLake Partners recently expanded its footprint into Thailand, where it will target various client segments including expatriates in the country, chief operating officer Patrick Lauener told finews.asia.

PEOPLE Thursday, 2 November 2023 11:16

First Sentier Investors Names COO

MUFG-owned asset manager First Sentier Investors has announced the appointment of a new chief operating officer.

PEOPLE Thursday, 2 November 2023 09:11

Ravi Menon Rules Out Politics After MAS

Unlike some of his predecessors, the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s current managing director Ravi Menon said that he will not join politics after retiring from the central bank.

FINANCE Wednesday, 1 November 2023 15:55

Alta Announces Tie-Ups with Bank, MFOs

Digital alternatives marketplace Alta has announced new partnerships with an investment bank, multi-family offices and more.

FINANCE Wednesday, 1 November 2023 14:47

CBRE Adds Korea Investment Bankers

Dallas-headquartered CBRE has added a team of investment bankers from real assets advisor Sera Global, including in South Korea.

FINANCE Wednesday, 1 November 2023 11:52

Noise Doesn't Penetrate the Walls at UBS

The integration of Credit Suisse is causing discord in Switzerland. Internally, there's a surprising amount of confidence at the new UBS. finews.asia attempts to explain why. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 1 November 2023 11:43

UBS and the Other Kelleher

UBS subsidiary Credit Suisse is the target of various class action lawsuits in the US. Now, a namesake of bank chairman Colm Kelleher is calling the Swiss bank to account.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 1 November 2023 11:40

DWS Names President for Japan Unit

Frankfurt-based asset manager DWS has appointed a new president and head of coverage for Japan.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 1 November 2023 11:19

Seasoned Banking CFO Joins Clifford Capital

Singapore-based debt financing firm Clifford Capital has hired a seasoned chief financial officer from the banking industry, most recently at UOB.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 1 November 2023 10:50

BNP Paribas AM Appoints Hong Kong CEO

The asset management arm of BNP Paribas has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer for Hong Kong.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 1 November 2023 09:59

DL Family Office Adds Ex-Morgan Stanley Banker

Hong Kong-based DL Family Office has hired a former private banker from Morgan Stanley as a managing director.

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