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FINANCE Thursday, 2 May 2019 12:44

Central Banks Test Cross-Currency Payments with Digital Currencies

The Bank of Canada and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have conducted an experiment on cross-border and cross-currency payments using central bank digital currencies.

FINANCE Thursday, 2 May 2019 12:10

DBS Rolls Out Customer Center of the Future

DBS has retrained its customer center employees to take on new roles as customers become more digitally savvy.

FINANCE Thursday, 2 May 2019 11:57

Credit Suisse Investor Survey Shows Strong Demand for Asia

For the second year in a row, the Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Investor Survey indicates that Asia-Pacific and Emerging Markets are the most in-demand regions for investors.

FINANCE Thursday, 2 May 2019 10:14

China Further Opens Up Financial Sector

China on Wednesday announced plans to remove single shareholder caps for local banks, plus eleven other new measures aimed at further opening up its financial sector to foreign banks and insurers.

ADVERTORIAL Thursday, 2 May 2019 00:30

LGT Capital Partners: News Affects Investors Like a Magnet

The physical model that explains ferromagnetism can also be used to predict market developments, says Stefano Lecchini, portfolio manager at LGT Capital Partners.

HIGH-END Wednesday, 1 May 2019 16:04

Deutsche's Banking With the Rich

Deutsche Bank will enhance the service it provides to the richest of its clients. A bid that sounds familiar in as much as its competitors have already embarked on a similar strategy.

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FINANCE Tuesday, 30 April 2019 17:55

EFG Completes Aussie Deal

EFG International has completed the acquisition of Shaw and Partners in Australia. The deal provides a welcome boost to the private bank’s tally of assets under management.

FINANCE Tuesday, 30 April 2019 14:38

Greater Bay Area and Fintechs Drive Hiring for Hong Kong's Banks

Large banks are hiring multilingual bankers and staff as they prepare to expand their services in the 11 cities that make up the bay area. Meanwhile, virtual banks are grabbing talent and adding headcount.

FINANCE Tuesday, 30 April 2019 10:23

Most Fund Buyers Believe 2019 Return Assumptions Achievable

More than eight in ten fund buyers believe that their return assumptions are achievable, but they have also trimmed their long-term rate of return from last year. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 30 April 2019 09:28

AAM Advisory Announces New Chief

Singapore-based financial advice business AAM Advisory, which is part of Quilter, has appointed a new chief executive.

FINANCE Tuesday, 30 April 2019 09:02

What’s Next for European Banks in Asia?

As their parents struggle through yet another difficult year, finews.asia asks what’s next for European banks in Asia.

FINANCE Monday, 29 April 2019 17:57

Impressions of Credit Suisse's Supertrends Conference

The 7th annual Credit Suisse Global Supertrends Conference provided a platform for international speakers including thought-provoking opinion leaders, sector specialists, and industry leaders.

FINANCE Monday, 29 April 2019 15:15

Hong Kong's New Virtual Banks Grabbing Talent

Hong Kong’s banks are seeing a surge in hiring activities in the last few months as newly licensed virtual banks start their grab for banking talent.

FINANCE Monday, 29 April 2019 13:21

Credit Suisse Hit With Criminal Complaint Over Mozambique

A non-governmental organization is lodging a criminal complaint against Credit Suisse over million-dollar tuna bonds in Mozambique. The Swiss bank denies knowing of any wrong-doing in the scandal.

FINANCE Monday, 29 April 2019 12:54

Vontobel and China's CCB Team Up

As part of his China trip, the president of Switzerland, Ueli Maurer, visited the headquarters of China Construction Bank. Swiss bank Vontobel launched a new product related to the Belt and Road Initiative.

PEOPLE Monday, 29 April 2019 11:56

Benjamin Cavalli: «We Are Striving to Convince the Next Generation»

Benjamin Cavalli is one of Switzerland's most influential private bankers in Asia. His experience in the region makes him a strong candidate for Credit Suisse's top management. finews.asia's interview.

FINANCE Monday, 29 April 2019 10:22

UOB, SGX, CCOIC Sign MOU to Use Singapore as Launch Pad

United Overseas Bank, Singapore Exchange, and the China Chamber of International Commerce agree to help Chinese enterprises use Singapore as a launch pad into the region.

FINANCE Monday, 29 April 2019 08:53

Good Start for DBS as Group Ups Dividend Frequency

DBS Group’s net profit rose strongly for the first quarter this year as healthy business momentum buoyed the group's total income. 

FINANCE Monday, 29 April 2019 03:33

A Story of Asset Management in Five Pieces

The asset management firm T. Rowe Price has exclusively opened its extensive archive for finews.asia readers. By roaming through historical documents, a new view of the story of asset management can be discovered.

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