Thursday, 30 April 2026

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 April 2019 03:46

Natixis' Karen Kharmandarian: «We're Targeting $5 Billion»

A six-person team behind Pictet's successful water fund and other themes wants to lift assets to $5 billion after setting up shop at boutique Natixis Investment Managers.

FINANCE Tuesday, 23 April 2019 22:27

East Capital Appoints Chief Sustainability Officer

Emerging and frontier markets specialist East Capital created the position of a Chief Sustainability Officer to spearhead the group’s established position as an active responsible investor.

FINANCE Tuesday, 23 April 2019 22:16

Standard Chartered Provides Instant Loan Approvals

Standard Chartered Bank announced the rollout of its instant digital credit card issuance and loans disbursement capability. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 23 April 2019 14:12

Shanghai Exchange and SIX Group Further Deepen Collaboration

A Swiss delegation visited the Shanghai Stock Exchange on Tuesday, where the two parties signed the document in the presence of Swiss Confederation President Ueli Maurer.

FINANCE Tuesday, 23 April 2019 12:28

Credit Suisse Looks Into the Future

Credit Suisse presents four major investment themes that link major secular developments to investment opportunities geared towards the medium-to-long term.

FINANCE Tuesday, 23 April 2019 10:36

Alliance Bank and Zurich Malaysia Annnounce Bancassurance Deal

Strategic tie-up offers Zurich’s general insurance and general takaful products across Alliance Bank’s distribution network.

FINANCE Tuesday, 23 April 2019 09:12

Credit Cards Fight Back Against E-Wallets

As e-wallets gain popularity in the region, credit cards are fighting back in a push to stay relevant through rewards, reduced fees, and improved customer experiences on digital and mobile. 

FINANCE Monday, 22 April 2019 12:45

ICBC: World's Largest Bank Names New Chief

Beijing-based Industrial & Commercial Bank of China has named a new chief, replacing Yi Huiman, who became chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission in January.

FINANCE Monday, 22 April 2019 10:33

Asian Growth Pushed Up Singapore Banks' FX Volumes

Singapore's banks have seen a surge in foreign exchange volume in recent years, thanks to Asia's economic growth and other factors. 

HIGH-END Monday, 22 April 2019 03:18

World's Richest Can't Get Enough of Luxury Goods

Despite global economic headwinds, the market for high-end labels and products grew by 10.8 percent, with LVMH retaining its position as the top luxury brand in the world.

FINANCE Monday, 22 April 2019 03:11

Hyflux: Creditor Maybank Terminates Collaboration Deal

Hyflux said that creditor Maybank was terminating its collaboration agreement with the troubled Singapore water infrastructure player with immediate effect due to its failure to reach a binding deal with a bidder or investor.

FINANCE Thursday, 18 April 2019 16:19

«Same-Same Lah» for Deutsche Bank in Asia?

As the conversation around a possible merger between Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank evolves, finews.asia asks what might change for Germany's biggest lender in Asia.

PEOPLE Thursday, 18 April 2019 15:38

Munich Re Appoints New CEO for South Korea

Munich Re has appointed a new chief executive for South Korea, succeeding Ike Kim, who will step into a new role as Executive Director after nine years at the helm.

FINANCE Thursday, 18 April 2019 12:16

UBS Signs Lease for New Office Premises in Singapore

UBS will move to 9 Penang Road, where the firm will take up all eight floors of office space at the redeveloped Park Mall building.

ADVERTORIAL Thursday, 18 April 2019 12:07

BlackRock: What Investors Should Know About China Bond Inclusion

Thomas Taw, Head of iShares Investment Strategy, Asia Pacific, at BlackRock, gives his views on the outcomes of the China bond inclusion and the implications for investors.

FINANCE Thursday, 18 April 2019 11:17

New Technologies: Middle Offices Need More Attention

A lack of investment in the systems that support many middle office functions has left many institutional investors struggling to keep pace with data management and business requirements.

FINANCE Thursday, 18 April 2019 11:05

J.P. Morgan Names New CFO

A reshuffle among top female executives is said to prepare a successor for CEO Jamie Dimon, who is expected to retire in four years. 

FINANCE Thursday, 18 April 2019 10:58

Malaysian Banks Could Still Merge Despite Capital Requirements

Mid-sized banks in Malaysia could still move ahead with merger plans despite higher capital requirements.

FINANCE Thursday, 18 April 2019 09:36

ICBC Singapore Issues Bank's First Green Bond

State-owned bank offers green Silk Road bond in three currencies one week after a similar exercise by rival Bank of China.

PEOPLE Thursday, 18 April 2019 07:12

At UBS, «Christl» Rises

Following several exits at UBS, Christine Novakovic is emerging as the strongwoman of the bank's wealth arm. The ambitious European boss faces resistance as she plots her next career move. 

Newsletter Subscription

Chatbot

Chatbot Logo
Hello
How can I help you?