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FINANCE Tuesday, 6 August 2019 20:58

Ex-Banker Charged Over FIFA

A former Credit Suisse banker is among three people charged with fraud by Switzerland's prosecutor in an investigation over Germany's hosting of the 2006 World Cup.

FINANCE Tuesday, 6 August 2019 17:27

No-Deal Brexit: Cause for Concern for Swiss Banks?

Under new Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the U.K. is heading straight for a no-deal Brexit. Should Swiss banks be concerned about such a scenario?

PEOPLE Tuesday, 6 August 2019 17:24

Deutsche Bank Nets Three Julius Baer Bankers for South Asia

Deutsche Bank stays on course to grow its wealth management evidenced by the latest hire of three ex-Julius Baer bankers to cover the South Asia market.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 6 August 2019 16:55

Credit Suisse Names Saudi Arabia CEO

Further its expansion and capture a share of Saudi Arabia’s «Vision 2030», Credit Suisse names its new CEO for the market.

FINANCE Tuesday, 6 August 2019 16:00

SMBC to Implement Accuity’s Payments Screening Solution

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation has selected NTT Data Getronics (NTTDG) and Firco Continuity to advance its operations across Japan and Southeast Asia.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 6 August 2019 15:00

Hong Kong Regulator Bans UBS Adviser for Life

A former associate director of UBS’ Hong Kong branch has been banned for life for taking bribes.

FINANCE Tuesday, 6 August 2019 12:44

Hong Kong Protests: Strikers Sound Off

Hong Kong set its latest precedent with a citywide strike featuring 20 sectors, including financials, and an eight district rally that covered the local business district. finews.asia searches for financial sector workers to hear them sound off.

FINANCE Tuesday, 6 August 2019 12:01

Credit Suisse Freezing Hiring in Trading?

Credit Suisse may have enacted an informal hiring freeze at its global markets division.

FINANCE Tuesday, 6 August 2019 11:30

Nomura Shares China Brokerage JV Strategy

Following the relaxation of foreign ownership limits in China, Nomura will seek to launch its joint venture operation in China within 2019 and shares its strategy and view on the market.

FINANCE Tuesday, 6 August 2019 10:46

MAS' Proposed Rules Could Unveil Ultimate Beneficial Owners

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is looking to curb market abuse and facilitate investigations.

FINANCE Tuesday, 6 August 2019 10:04

Nearly 5,000 HSBC Banking Jobs Face Ax

HSBC reiterates continuity in its business strategy, despite the recent CEO exit, underlining a potential axing of more than 4,700 jobs as part of its ongoing cost-cutting measures.

FINANCE Monday, 5 August 2019 22:26

Credit Suisse: Equities Mission Accomplished?

Following a series of changes at Credit Suisse's trading arm, has the Swiss bank's problem child stabilized itself? 

PEOPLE Monday, 5 August 2019 16:21

Munich Re Appoints New CEO of Greater China

Munich Re has appointed Steven Chang as Chief Executive, Greater China. It has also appointed a new Managing Director, Smart Thinking Consulting (Beijing) Company.

PEOPLE Monday, 5 August 2019 15:00

RBC Hires For Two Newly Created Roles in Asia

RBC Wealth Management, appointments to two newly created roles in its Asia business.

FINANCE Monday, 5 August 2019 14:16

Christian Gast: «Why AI Means More in Emerging Markets»

Let us face it: the performance of emerging markets has been rather disappointing after the financial crisis of 2008/09. So, what can investors do for the next 10 years, Christian Gast asks in his essay for finews.first.

FINANCE Monday, 5 August 2019 12:49

Hong Kong Protests: What Say the Banks?

Last week, hundreds of workers from Hong Kong’s reputedly unpolitical financial sector made an unprecedented move to express dissent and today, many more are expected to have joined the citywide strike and rallies. What do the banks have to say about this?...

PEOPLE Monday, 5 August 2019 09:31

Heavyweight Managing Director Exits Julius Baer

A renowned private banking veteran and one of the leading names in fund selection in Asia has decided to leave Julius Baer, according to an internal note seen by finews.asia.

FINANCE Monday, 5 August 2019 09:13

Hong Kong Bank Staff Face Chaotic Commutes

As protesters plan to block tunnels, occupy key roads in the city and disrupt the MTR service, Hong Kong's financial services staff brave the commute.

FINANCE Monday, 5 August 2019 08:32

HSBC CEO to Step Down Amid «Challenging Environment»

HSBC on Monday announced the surprise exit of its chief executive officer John Flint, aged 51, saying the bank needed a change at the top to address the «challenging global environment.»

FINANCE Friday, 2 August 2019 18:00

AMEX Targets SMEs With Business Travel Credit Card

The two firms have extended their 20-year partnership with the launch of a co-branded business credit card that caters to the needs of small businesses.

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