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FINANCE Tuesday, 27 August 2019 12:00

Chinese AI Firm Assures Ethics With Standalone Section in IPO Prospectus

Megvil Technology is seeking a potential $1 billion IPO in Hong Kong to become the first listed artificial intelligence firm and has dedicated a standalone section in its prospectus to assure the market of ethical conduct through various organizational mechanisms...

FINANCE Tuesday, 27 August 2019 11:07

Thai Hotelier in Investor Talks Ahead of Billion-Dollar IPO

The Thailand-based hospitality firm has received approval for its IPO listing from the Thai securities regulator and is now gauging interest from investors.

FINANCE Tuesday, 27 August 2019 10:11

UBS Runs Into Trouble With U.S. Clients

The Swiss bank conceived a product intended to shield its American clients from market storms. Instead, clients accuse UBS of causing losses – and they stand a good chance of prevailing.

FINANCE Tuesday, 27 August 2019 09:00

China Healthcare Startups Attract Near 90 Percent of APAC Funds

Chinese healthcare startups dominated the ranks in 2018, attracting nearly 90 percent of total fundraising.

HIGH-END Monday, 26 August 2019 18:01

China's Affluent Population to Surpass 56 Million

The affluent population in China is set to surpass the 56 million mark in 2022. The number of affluent individuals recorded an average annual growth rate of 9.2 percent in the previous four years.

FINANCE Monday, 26 August 2019 17:23

Switzerland Approves Crypto Banks Sygnum and Seba

The Swiss banking regulator granted banking licenses to two cryptocurrency-focused banks – the alpine nation's first. Both projects are backed with heavy financial artillery and high-profile bankers.

PEOPLE Monday, 26 August 2019 16:25

Asia PE Firm L Catterton Hires Former Singapore McKinsey Head

L Catterton appoints former Singapore head at McKinsey as its new co-maanging partner of Asia funds.

FINANCE Monday, 26 August 2019 15:24

Najib's Final 1MDB Trial Delay Attempt Fails

After multiple postponements and a last-ditch effort to further delay the case till September 3, the Najib Razak and 1MDB trial will commence on August 28.

FINANCE Monday, 26 August 2019 14:00

SFC: Some Fund Managers Have Inadequate Liquidity Risk Management

Certain authorized fund managers did not have adequate liquidity risk management systems and controls in place, Hong Kong's regulator found. They are reminded to review their policies and systems.

FINANCE Monday, 26 August 2019 12:00

Xiaomi Shrugs Off Privacy Concerns and Bets on India Digital Lending

Xiaomi is expected to launch a consumer lending business in India in the coming weeks but key concerns remain regarding privacy and the smartphone maker’s data collection practices.

FINANCE Monday, 26 August 2019 10:49

Sumitomo Mitsui to Buy British Asset Manager

In its bid to boost fee-based revenue, Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group will buy British asset manager TT International for nearly 20 billion yen.

FINANCE Monday, 26 August 2019 09:49

DBS: This Cryptocurrency Is Better Than SWIFT

In a rare act for the fiat paper sector, a major player – DBS – named a cryptocurrency in its public marketing collateral and called it more cost-efficient and effective than the traditional SWIFT system.

PEOPLE Monday, 26 August 2019 08:45

HSBC Shaves M&A Jobs in Japan, Australia

HSBC’s drive to cut headcount continues, this time targeting merger advisory teams in Japan and Australia.

PEOPLE Monday, 26 August 2019 03:48

UBS Hires City Veteran for Green Push

UBS is hiring a well-known City figure and former adviser to the Bank of England's head Mark Carney for its going-green push. His most pressing order of business is a foundering stock price.

PEOPLE Friday, 23 August 2019 20:04

Asia Banker: «Protests on Swiss-Like Timetable»

Swiss banker Max H. has lived in Hong Kong for over ten years. He tells finews.com how widespread protests in the Chinese territory are affecting bankers in the city.

HIGH-END Friday, 23 August 2019 16:44

Asia’s Top 20 Wealth Clans Total $450 Billion Net Worth

Bloomberg released its list of Asia’s top 20 wealthiest clans which now have a combined net worth of over $450 billion.

FINANCE Friday, 23 August 2019 15:28

Deloitte Adds Real Estate Advisory With Acquisition

In a bid to provide a one-stop shop for real estate and infrastructure, Deloitte has acquired a Hong Kong architecture firm to boost its advisory capabilities.

FINANCE Friday, 23 August 2019 14:30

China Relaxes Gold Buying Curbs

The country is said to be partially lifting import restrictions on gold, reversing measures put in place since May.

FINANCE Friday, 23 August 2019 12:00

Using Data Visualization to Extract Value From Grey Areas

Data visualization tools have existed for a while, but few could handle non-linear associations. Qlik's associative model lets users see what is currently existing and non-existing, uncovering business possibilities for financial institutions, it shares in a...

FINANCE Friday, 23 August 2019 10:45

Deutsche Bank Fined for Hiring «Unqualified Relatives»

Deutsche Bank has agreed to pay more than $16 million to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to settle charges that it hired «poorly or unqualified» relatives of foreign officials in Asia and Russia.

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