Private banks Julius Baer and EFG reportedly had talks about the former acquiring the latter in what could’ve been yet another major takeover deal in Switzerland.
After inheriting the legacy from the now-defunct Credit Suisse, UBS will commence its own inaugural edition of the Asian Investment Conference.
After much hesitation, the US Securities and Exchange Commission has approved applications for Ethereum spot ETFs from prominent asset managers. This marks a significant milestone for the crypto industry.
Crises don't usually keep to ready-made communication plans. That means that flexibility, commitment, and basic principles can end up being far more important, Dominique Gerster writes in a piece for finews.first.
Morgan Stanley's James Gorman announced that he would be stepping down as executive chairman after 14 years with the American bank.
The 1MDB scandal is not yet over. After the US formally ended its case with Goldman, the Malaysian state fund is now reportedly suing an executive from oil exploration and production firm PetroSaudi.
The saga around the launch of a family office connected to Dubai’s ruling family raises the glaring question as to why the government isn’t doing the same kind of due diligence it asks of banks.
Nothing is currently more important to UBS than the successful integration of Credit Suisse. The major bank is now bringing one of its most high-profile bankers from Switzerland for this task, as finews.asiahas learned. This move is triggering a reshuffle...
Within Asia, Hong Kong and Singapore have dominated the headlines as the financial hub of choice in the region. Outside of the spotlight, Tokyo is catching up.
Hong Kong-based hedge fund Segantii is returning capital to its investors amid accusations of insider trading.
Family offices in Asia have been taking advantage of rising interest rates by adding exposure to fixed income, according to a report by Citi Private Bank.
Julius Baer has taken important steps out of the crisis. A central task still lies ahead for the bank: the appointment of a new permanent CEO. The first-quarter results show why this choice is so crucial, according to finews.asia.
Nothing is currently more important to UBS than the successful integration of Credit Suisse. The major bank is now bringing one of its most high-profile bankers from Switzerland for this task, as finews.com has learned. This move is triggering a reshuffle...
The region punches above its weight when it comes to venture capital funding, although tech industry stalwart San Francisco continues to keep the lion’s share for itself.
The headline money laundering case in Singapore continues to result in convictions, including the latest prison sentence issued to the seventh accused individual.
Global law firm Withers has launched a new campaign website as part of its efforts to further rally Asian holders of AT1 bonds issued by the now-defunct Credit Suisse.
The Zurich-based traditional bank Julius Baer seems to have found its way back to growth. For the first quarter of 2024, the institution reported a significant increase in assets under management and a substantial improvement in profitability.
Where is Asia's leading hub for family offices? Hong Kong has its advantages in terms of flexibility and speed, according to UBS, which is confident that the local government will achieve its target of attracting 200 family offices by 2025.
An organization with around 120 global family offices as members has chosen Hong Kong as its regional base for Asia.
The price of gold has reached a record high: The price of a troy ounce of gold rose to $2,450. However, this also increases the risk of a correction.
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