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FINANCE Monday, 2 September 2019 08:27

Hong Kong Loosens Fintech Lending

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority amended its credit risk management guidelines to encourage greater application of analytic tools when providing loans, in yet another move to further fintech development in the financial hub.

WEB'S BEST Sunday, 1 September 2019 00:00

Web's Best – September 2019

Meet the Banker Crooner Seven Boutique Hotels For a Hong Kong Staycation Singapore Luxury Apartment Sales Hit 11-Year High, Driven by Chinese Demand Credit Suisse or UBS?

FINANCE Friday, 30 August 2019 17:30

Dear Banks, Why Send Me Promotions I Won't Use?

Although banks today collect a lot of personal data from their customers, many are frustrated at getting advertisements that are not relevant to them. Banks meanwhile have the delicate balancing act of safeguarding customer data and serving up relevant ads.

FINANCE Friday, 30 August 2019 16:30

Indonesia's New Capital Already Attracting Speculators

Indonesia’s decision to relocate its capital from Jakarta to eastern Borneo is already attracting speculators and inflating land prices, according to a local industry body, which is urging President Joko Widodo to take measures to differentiate between pure...

FINANCE Friday, 30 August 2019 15:44

Thailand Using Less Cash as QR Codes, EMV Gain Adoption

The share of cash in the overall payment volume within Thailand is expected to decline between 2018 and 2022, according to research firm GlobalData.

FINANCE Friday, 30 August 2019 15:30

Societe Generale: Greater Singapore Focus on Green Shipping and Energy

Societe Generale recently held an ESG-focused roundtable and highlighted key opportunities in Singapore and Asia at large, including green shipping and energy.

PEOPLE Friday, 30 August 2019 14:20

Banking Software Provider Finastra Appoints APAC GM

Finastra appoints a new general manager for Asia Pacific following the departure of regional managing director Imad About Haidar.

FINANCE Friday, 30 August 2019 12:30

DBS: Asia Family Office Growth Accelerates To Avoid Second Gen Fall

More than two-thirds of wealth families watch their riches dwindle by the second generation spurring the demand for building family offices to prolong survival, according to DBS which recently launched a report in collaboration with EY to identify the key issues...

FINANCE Friday, 30 August 2019 12:00

J.P. Morgan to Establish FX Engine in Singapore

J.P. Morgan announced that it will establish an electronic FX trading and pricing engine in Singapore, with support of the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

FINANCE Friday, 30 August 2019 11:00

HSBC Launches First High Net Worth Client Center in Mainland China

HSBC launches its first «Jade Center» – a business specifically covering the high net worth segment – in mainland China and will look to further expand the business line in the market.

FINANCE Friday, 30 August 2019 09:35

Digital Banking Open For Application in Singapore

The much anticipated digital banking industry takes another step closer to reality with the Monetary Authority of Singapore revealing the rules to the licenses and now accepting applications.

FINANCE Friday, 30 August 2019 09:00

Crypto Bank Sygnum Eyes License in Singapore

Just days after clinching a banking license in Switzerland, cryptocurrency-focused financier Sygnum will look to do the same in Singapore.

FINANCE Friday, 30 August 2019 08:30

GAM Star Economist Exits

GAM's top economist Larry Hatheway is set to leave the battered asset manager, finews.asia has learned.

FINANCE Thursday, 29 August 2019 16:20

UBS Asset Management: «Hard to Escape the Downbeat Mood»

With the exception of China and Australia, retail sales of real estate in the Asia Pacific region was illustrated by a recent UBS Asset Management report as an inescapably «downbeat mood» especially as global growth slows.

PEOPLE Thursday, 29 August 2019 15:45

Standard Chartered Names New Singapore Retail Banking Head

Dwaipayan Sadhu has been appointed Standard Chartered's Singapore head of retail banking. The existing head will move on to a new role. 

PEOPLE Thursday, 29 August 2019 15:20

HKEX Adds New Risk Management Committee Member

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing adds a longstanding Securities and Futures Commission veteran as a new member to its risk management committee.

FINANCE Thursday, 29 August 2019 14:24

UBS Hires Iqbal Khan, Shuffles C-Suite

UBS is hiring former Credit Suisse star private banker Iqbal Khan in a major reshuffle of its top management ranks.

PEOPLE Thursday, 29 August 2019 12:16

RBC Boosts Greater China Wealth and Family Office Coverage in Asia

RBC Wealth Management has made a hire each in Hong Kong and Singapore to bolster front office capabilities for the Greater China and family office segments.

FINANCE Thursday, 29 August 2019 12:10

HSBC Offers Fee Cuts, Rebates to Support Hong Kong SMEs

HSBC has announced a range of measures intended to help struggling businesses cope with challenges from the China-U.S. trade war and the anti-government protests in Hong Kong.

PEOPLE Thursday, 29 August 2019 11:28

Natixis Announces Singapore Senior Hires

The two industry stalwarts will lend their expertise and further strengthen the firm's position in the wholesale business, particularly in Southeast Asia.

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