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FINANCE Tuesday, 30 July 2019 02:17

Former EFG Banker Joins VP Bank in Singapore

VP Bank in Singapore extends its leadership team by appointing a new head for its intermediaries business.

FINANCE Monday, 29 July 2019 16:16

Three More Foreign Banks to Launch in Philippines

The Philippines continues to attract interest from foreign financial institutions due to its sound macroeconomic environment and stable investment climate, according to a ranking official of the central bank.

FINANCE Monday, 29 July 2019 16:02

Hong Kong's Protests Weigh On Property Stocks

Hong Kong's developers were among the biggest decliners on Monday, as protests in the city continue.

FINANCE Monday, 29 July 2019 14:39

Hong Kong Exchange Could See Record-High Delisting

A record-high 20 companies could face potential delisting this Wednesday if they fail to meet the deadline to prove to regulators their businesses have been cleaned up to meet necessary standards – a record-high for the Hong Kong exchange.

PEOPLE Monday, 29 July 2019 14:00

Banker at the Helm of Swiss Business Community

The Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Singapore has appointed Georg von Wattenwyl as its 11th Chairman. He is succeeding Tom Ludescher, who was at the helm since 2015.

FINANCE Monday, 29 July 2019 13:27

UBS: Sergio Ermotti’s Food for Thought

UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti is hidebound to a rigid, seven-year-old strategy. What could he do differently? finews.asia provides eight ideas.

FINANCE Monday, 29 July 2019 10:45

Jack Ma's Online Bank Changes China's SME Lending Space

Unlike traditional banks which could take days to approve loan applications, Jack Ma's online bank usually takes a few minutes.

FINANCE Monday, 29 July 2019 09:09

DBS 2Q Net Profit Rises On Sustained Business Momentum

DBS Group's second-quarter net profit rose 17 percent from a year ago as the lender's total income reached new highs.

FINANCE Monday, 29 July 2019 08:21

Singapore Boosts Competitiveness

Singapore’s recent move to liberalize the private equity markets is expected to benefit both businesses and investors through enabling access in a controlled, blockchain-based environment.

HIGH-END Sunday, 28 July 2019 22:25

Michael Welti: «When Art Becomes Profitable»

Art can be a feast for both the eyes and the bank balance. Securities backed by artistic masterpieces have emerged as an asset class in their own right, writes Michael Welti for finews.first.

ADVERTORIAL Saturday, 27 July 2019 14:38

What’s Next For Listed Banks in China?

With 2019 hailed by China’s government as a crucial milestone for «building a moderately prosperous society in all respects», it’s encouraging to see the net profit of China’s 47 listed banks in 2018 continuing to grow.

FINANCE Friday, 26 July 2019 20:36

UBS: Bitter Swiss Court Defeat

A Swiss court ruled that confidential data on the wealth manager's clients can be shipped to French officials. It is a body blow for UBS as it heads into an appeal Paris.

HIGH-END Friday, 26 July 2019 19:30

Finews' Summer Book Tips

As the finance industry heads for its annual holidays, finews.asia reveals its top beach reading for the summer.

FINANCE Friday, 26 July 2019 18:50

Indonesian Chocolate Draws Singapore Impact Investors

Krakakoa, which was established to improve the livelihoods of Indonesian cocoa farmers by buying directly from them, has raised funds from Singapore-based impact investors.

FINANCE Friday, 26 July 2019 17:49

Schroders Snaps Up Asset Manager

Schroders is buying a majority stake in an asset manager specializing in impact investments, which last year widened its Asian presence with the opening of a Singapore office.

HIGH-END Friday, 26 July 2019 16:44

Billionaire James Dyson Buys Lavish Singapore Bungalow

Following his S$73.8 million Wallich Residence penthouse purchase, the billionaire inventor's real estate shopping spree in Singapore continues with a luxury bungalow in a pricey neighborhood.

ADVERTORIAL Friday, 26 July 2019 15:00

VP Bank: Can Personal Advice in Private Banking Be Digitized?

Modern client advice should be individual, with solutions tailored to the personal needs of the customer. Digital tools such as robo advisor or chatbots (chat + (ro)bot) are the latest answers to these demands. Private banking should take this development...

PEOPLE Friday, 26 July 2019 10:57

Credit Suisse Hires Ex-Deutsche Banker as Australia CEO

Credit Suisse has found a successor to John Knox to become CEO of Australia from Deutsche Bank’s operations in Hong Kong.

FINANCE Friday, 26 July 2019 10:24

Singapore Investors Upbeat on Local Economy

Asian investors (60 percent) are among the world's most optimistic about the economic outlook, ranking behind only Latin America (77 percent).

FINANCE Friday, 26 July 2019 10:05

Maybank Debuts Wealth Offering in Philippines

With the opening of the first Premier Centre at the Maybank Ayala Avenue branch, Makati City, Maybank now has 67 Premier Centers in ASEAN.

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