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FINANCE Thursday, 13 June 2019 18:02

UBS Apologizes for Insensitive Comment

The bank has apologized for comments made by its global chief economist after it drew criticism on social media and a state-run newspaper.

FINANCE Thursday, 13 June 2019 16:28

Central Bank Praises Big Two Banks

The Swiss central bank wants to make sure that the government doesn’t have to bail out one of the major banks ever again – 10 years after it jumped to the rescue of UBS. The big two seem to have made a lot of progress.

FINANCE Thursday, 13 June 2019 16:26

Gojek to Be Integrated Within DBS' PayLah! App

Gojek will be integrated within the DBS PayLah! app over the next few months, as DBS deepens its payment services partnership with Gojek in the region. 

FINANCE Thursday, 13 June 2019 15:20

Alibaba Files Hong Kong Listing

The Chinese technology giant is looking to raise some $20 billion in a secondary listing in Hong Kong.

FINANCE Thursday, 13 June 2019 11:49

Wall Street Banks Lend to China's Tech Unicorns

Banks are hoping that the loans will translate to more profitable mandates like initial public offerings, but the U.S. trade war with China may provide hurdles.

FINANCE Thursday, 13 June 2019 11:20

Singapore's GIC Enters Partnership to Develop Green Data Center

The campus, which will be ready by 2019, aims to capitalize on Indonesia's growing digital economy by providing reliable, flexible and energy efficient data center services.

FINANCE Thursday, 13 June 2019 09:50

Singapore Sees Future in Sustainable Finance

The city-state aims to grow its sustainable finance sector even further to contribute to sustainable economic development in Asia.

FINANCE Thursday, 13 June 2019 09:41

HK's Protests Draws Queries From Private Bank Clients

Hong Kong's anti-extradition bill protests have drawn many inquiries from private bank clients about moving their accounts out of Hong Kong. 

FINANCE Thursday, 13 June 2019 03:25

Indonesian Start-Up Seeks Swiss Listing

Achiko, an Indonesian finance start-up, is seeking to list its shares in Switzerland. The company caters to clients in underbanked countries.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 12 June 2019 17:45

HP Wealth Hires From Bank of Singapore

The independent asset manager and multi-family office is strengthening its UNHW capabilities with a new hire from the Bank of Singapore.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 12 June 2019 16:23

J.P. Morgan Asia Private Banking Chief Gets Additional Role

Her new role as vice chair of Greater China investment banking aims to bring the firm's two businesses closer in line with each other.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 12 June 2019 15:38

HSBC Bolsters Asia Technology M&A Team

The British multinational bank has hired a new Asia Technology M&A team lead as it hopes to expand its investment banking presence in the sector.

FINANCE Wednesday, 12 June 2019 15:03

SCB Julius Baer Launches Thai Wealth Report

The inaugural edition of «Wealth Report Thailand» reveals that holding an opulent wedding in Bangkok is cheaper than most cities.

REAL ASSETS Wednesday, 12 June 2019 12:59

Singapore Grows Regional Gold Hub Status

Despite looming headwinds caused by the ongoing U.S-China trade war and slowing global growth, the international bullion community turned up in strong numbers at the third Asia Pacific Precious Metals Conference.

FINANCE Wednesday, 12 June 2019 11:48

Grab Eyes Banking Licence in Singapore

Grab is looking to enter Singapore's banking space as regulators are still working on the rules governing a virtual banking regime. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 12 June 2019 11:44

Another Senior Julius Baer Banker Heads for Pictet

A long-standing senior banker for the ultra-wealthy at Julius Baer is moving to Pictet, finews.asia has learned. He is the latest in roughly two dozen defections to the Swiss wealth manager.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 12 June 2019 10:44

Allianz Asia Names Regional CEO for Life & Health

Allianz has hired a new CEO for its Life & Health business in Asia, who will be responsible for its P&L and functional development in the region.

FINANCE Wednesday, 12 June 2019 10:44

Line's Fintech Could Break Even After «Line Bank» Launches

The operator of Japan's messaging platform expects its fintech business to break even in one to two years.

FINANCE Wednesday, 12 June 2019 09:41

Grab Introduces Co-Branded Credit Card

In a bid to scale its financial services in the region, Grab is rolling out a co-branded credit card across Southeast Asia.

FINANCE Wednesday, 12 June 2019 08:54

Lee Woon Shiu: «Retired CEO Could Be Given Golden Shares»

How do bankers broach the sensitive subject of succession planning and navigate the tricky situation of «retired but active» CEOs in Asia? finews.asia spoke with Lee Woon Shiu who recently joined DBS Private Bank, in an exclusive interview.

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