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FINANCE Thursday, 27 June 2019 12:32

HSBC Private Banking Raises Over $500M in Asia for PE

In half a year, HSBC Private Banking has already raised over $500 million from Asia clients into private market investments including its Vision Private Equity 2019 fund.

HIGH-END Thursday, 27 June 2019 12:16

Singapore to Get Second Raffles Hotel

After a flurry of openings globally, the historic hotel brand will open its second «ultra-luxurious» Singapore hotel on Sentosa island in 2022.

PEOPLE Thursday, 27 June 2019 12:11

HSBC Private Banking Boosts Philippines Coverage

HSBC Private Banking continues its hiring drive in Asia with the addition of three relationship managers focusing on the Philippines high-net-worth segment, both in on and offshore locations.

PEOPLE Thursday, 27 June 2019 10:13

SGX President to Retire in Organization Restructure

His retirement comes as the organization embarks on an overhaul of its business and client structure to pursue growth opportunities and build scale asset classes.

FINANCE Thursday, 27 June 2019 08:52

Sergio's Litany of Lament

The CEO of Switzerland’s largest bank has grown fond of complaining. He is losing sight of what he can change, finews.asia's Katharina Bart writes.

ADVERTORIAL Wednesday, 26 June 2019 19:08

Avaloq CEO: Making Banks and Wealth Managers «Future Ready» 

There has never been a more interesting time in the banking and wealth management world than now, writes Avaloq CEO Juerg Hunziker. The innovation momentum, largely driven by technology, is fantastic. There are five key elements that financial institutions need...

PEOPLE Wednesday, 26 June 2019 17:16

Hawksford Bolsters Private Wealth Business

The Jersey-based international corporate, private client and funds service provider has hired a private client services director in Singapore as it aims to boost its business with UNHW and Chinese clients.

FINANCE Wednesday, 26 June 2019 14:45

Consumer Fintech Use Goes Mainstream

The use of fintech products and services in Singapore has grown substantially in the past two years, though the country still lags China and India by a large margin.

FINANCE Wednesday, 26 June 2019 12:58

Sovereign Wealth Fund Shifts Focus to Domestic Portfolio

The sovereign wealth fund has slowed its pace of global investments, preferring to focus on its existing portfolio at home and on growing its footprint in India.

FINANCE Wednesday, 26 June 2019 12:24

UOB Partners Startup to Serve Fashion Ecosystem

United Overseas Bank has tied up with Zilingo, a fashion and lifestyle e-commerce platform to grow ASEAN's fashion industry.

FINANCE Wednesday, 26 June 2019 11:54

Get Used to No-Rescue for China's Trusts That Default

Analysts say investors should get used to trusts failing to make payments on products as Chinese authorities stop rescuing companies.

FINANCE Wednesday, 26 June 2019 11:07

BlackRock Unit to Capitalize on Asian Green Energy Demand

The U.S.-based asset manager is strengthening its investments in renewable energy in Asia as the region, the world's fastest-growing, undergoes a shift towards green energy.

FINANCE Wednesday, 26 June 2019 10:03

Nomura Chief Survives Shareholder Vote

Chief executive Koji Nagai barely managed to keep his job, despite a large drop in shareholder approval over the company’s first annual loss in a decade and a scandal over its poor handling of price-sensitive information. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 26 June 2019 09:22

Fave Wants to Be Merchant Super App

Singapore-based Fave is onboarding merchants quickly to distinguish itself, as competition in the mobile rewards and mobile wallet space heats up.

FINANCE Tuesday, 25 June 2019 12:36

Former UBS Top Banker Juerg Zeltner Poised for Swiss Strike

Former UBS top banker Juerg Zeltner isn’t officially greenlighted in his new job, but already has a wealth manager in his sights, finews.asia has learned.

FINANCE Tuesday, 25 June 2019 12:31

Chi Man Kwan: «We Are Looking at Taking Over Smaller Asset Managers»

With $2 billion under their belt and targeting $10 billion by 2020, Raffles Family Office is one of the more sophisticated asset managers in the region. finews.asia talks to Founder and CEO Chi Man Kwan.  

FINANCE Tuesday, 25 June 2019 12:27

FWD in Advanced Talks to Buy MetLife Hong Kong

FWD Group is finalizing talks to buy MetLife's Hong Kong insurance unit so it could boost its presence in the city.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 25 June 2019 11:16

Herbert Scheidt: «Wages Are a Factor of Hygiene»

Vontobel committed fewer mistakes than its rivals, which helped the bank remain profitable in tough times. But new challenges have emerged that the bank needs to adopt to, says Vontobel Chairman Herbert Scheidt in an interview with finews.asia.

FINANCE Tuesday, 25 June 2019 09:57

Thai Bank Head Chases Asset Quality

The head of a Thailand Bank says he is concerned about risky lending practices amidst slowing economic growth in Southeast Asia.

PEOPLE Monday, 24 June 2019 20:45

Switzerland Returns Uzbek Millions

Switzerland is returning $133 million to Uzbekistan following a corruption scandal. A Swiss bank remains under investigation for its involvement.

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