Wednesday, 29 October 2025

PEOPLE Tuesday, 31 October 2023 15:15

Citi Relocates EM Research Role to Hong Kong

Citi has relocated its emerging markets economic research role from London to Hong Kong for the first time ever.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 31 October 2023 14:20

Knight Frank Names Greater China CEO

Property specialist Knight Frank has announced the appointment of a chief executive officer for Greater China.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 31 October 2023 14:01

Pacific Life Re Announces Korea Promotion

US insurer Pacific Life Re has announced a promotion to the role of head of South Korea.

FINANCE Tuesday, 31 October 2023 11:29

SBI and UBS Complete VCC Token Pilot

Japan’s SBI and Switzerland’s UBS have completed a pilot for the issuance and distribution of a fund token in Singapore. 

HIGH-END Tuesday, 31 October 2023 10:47

Marlon Brando's «Apocalypse Now» Rolex Goes Under the Hammer

A Rolex word by Marlon Brando in «Apocalypse Now» is coming up for auction. The watch, long thought lost, is expected to fetch at least one million Swiss francs at an upcoming sale.

FINANCE Tuesday, 31 October 2023 10:16

Endowus CEO: Technology is «Horribly Painful to Build»

Singapore-based digital wealth manager Endowus is looking to hire more talent with a focus on technology, co-founder Gregory Van told finews.asia, underlining its importance for scaling the business. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 31 October 2023 09:10

Zodia Custody Enters Hong Kong Market

Standard Chartered-backed Zodia Custody will expand its digital asset business with an entrance into the Hong Kong market.

FINANCE Tuesday, 31 October 2023 08:46

Philipp Hildebrand on CS: «It Should Have Never Come to This»

The name of the former SNB president and his employer, Blackrock, came up repeatedly in connection with UBS's emergency takeover of Credit Suisse. Philipp Hildebrand speaks out for the first time about his role in the turbulent days.

FINANCE Monday, 30 October 2023 17:18

HSBC Flags China Property Worries

Financial pressures in China’s property sector could linger, according to HSBC which set aside funds to cover potential risks.

PEOPLE Monday, 30 October 2023 16:49

Partners Group Expands Japan Private Wealth Team

Swiss-based private markets firm Partners Group has expanded its Japan wealth team with the hire of a former BlackRock executive.

PEOPLE Monday, 30 October 2023 16:28

MSCI Names Japan, Southeast Asia Executives

MSCI has announced the appointment of two executives in charge of client coverage in Japan and Southeast Asia.

PEOPLE Monday, 30 October 2023 16:05

J.P. Morgan Private Bank Appoints New Asia Chief

J.P. Morgan has announced the appointment of a CEO for the private bank in Asia, succeeding a 25-year veteran who will remain with the US lender in a new role.

FINANCE Monday, 30 October 2023 14:30

HSBC: Over $40 Billion of Wealth Inflows in Asia

The wealth management business of HSBC recorded positive inflows globally year-to-date, with the majority – over $40 billion – originating from Asia.

FINANCE Monday, 30 October 2023 12:46

HSBC Profit Doubles From Higher Interest Rates

Profits for the third quarter at London-headquartered HSBC more than doubled, in part due to higher interest income from rising rates.

FINANCE Monday, 30 October 2023 11:55

Japan is Top APAC Market for Real Estate Funds

Within Asia Pacific, Japan is one of the most preferred markets for real estate funds, according to a KPMG report, though the broader region remains under-allocated.

FINANCE Monday, 30 October 2023 09:58

Swiss Central Bank Says It Couldn’t Save Credit Suisse

The Swiss National Bank couldn’t save Credit Suisse, according to vice chairman Martin Schlegel who suggested that suspended interest rate payments on AT1 bonds could have provided some relief. 

PEOPLE Monday, 30 October 2023 08:49

J.P. Morgan Private Bank Names Hong Kong Head

New York-headquartered JPMorgan has announced the appointment of a private banking head of Hong Kong and the Philippines. 

FINANCE Sunday, 29 October 2023 20:48

Brigitte Kaps: «How Poor Communication Sours M&A Deals»

M&A transactions don't always fail because it is the wrong thing at the wrong time. Sometimes bad communication can scupper them entirely, writes Brigitte Kaps in a piece for finews.first.

ADVERTORIAL Friday, 27 October 2023 19:33

Fidinam Opens a Branch in Hanoi in Vietnam

With a rich history spanning over six decades of successful expansion in Europe and Asia, Fidinam embarked on a strategic venture into the dynamic Vietnamese market in early 2017. The transition from a representative office to a limited company in 2020 marked a...

FINANCE Friday, 27 October 2023 14:49

JPM Coin: $1 Billion in Daily Transactions

The adoption of JPMorgan’s own digital token continues to grow, with transaction volumes reportedly reaching $1 billion per day.

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