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ADVERTORIAL Saturday, 6 April 2019 17:38

Why Factor Investors Should be Looking to Asia Right Now

Asia-Pacific offers numerous risk premia for factor-based investment strategies, which are significantly higher compared with the corresponding factors in other regions.

FINANCE Friday, 5 April 2019 17:39

Tencent Announces Partnerships With Chinese Banks

The Bank of Gansu and China Commercial Bank are the latest among Chinese banks that have partnered with the country's tech conglomerates for their digitisation needs.

FINANCE Friday, 5 April 2019 15:34

Former Malaysia PM Najib's First Trial Opens

A last-minute attempt by the defence to delay the trial by filing a motion to challenge the charges was unsuccessful, as Najib Razak stood in the dock to defend seven of the 42 charges against him.

FINANCE Friday, 5 April 2019 12:45

Goldman Sachs Opens Neurodiversity Hiring Program

Goldman Sachs has launched a new paid internship program for individuals on the autism spectrum as the firm looks to increase diversity in its job hires.

FINANCE Friday, 5 April 2019 11:35

OCBC Boosts Pay for CEO

OCBC's chief executive received a boost in his paycheck to match the 11 percent year-on-year growth in the bank's full-year profits for 2018.

FINANCE Friday, 5 April 2019 09:57

Nomura Overhauls International Operations

Japan’s biggest brokerage and investment bank has announced a raft of cost-cutting measures, which includes job cuts in Asia, that will see the firm go back to basics to turn around its business.

FINANCE Friday, 5 April 2019 08:39

Vontobel Top Earners Rebuked

Vontobel's shareholder meetings are generally a family affair – literally – but investors revolted this year. What happened?

FINANCE Thursday, 4 April 2019 18:23

Former UOB Banker Loses Racial Discrimination Claim

Judge says the former senior officer was «mistaken» in believing the job went to another candidate because she was Asian, but criticized the bank's recruitment process.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 April 2019 17:45

Bank of Singapore Expands to London and Luxembourg

OCBC subsidiary Bank of Singapore has set up private banking hubs in Luxembourg and London to nab its share of wealthy Europeans.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 April 2019 16:10

UOB Chief Gets Hefty Bump

UOB's deputy chief and CEO saw a 12 percent raise in his paycheck on the back of the bank's strong performance in 2018, with net profit and revenue hitting record highs.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 April 2019 14:29

Falcon Bank's Losses Deepen

Falcon Private Bank widened its losses last year, according to its annual report seen by finews.asia. The remedy sounds simple: slashing spending.

PEOPLE Thursday, 4 April 2019 13:00

PayPal Veteran Joins Stripe to Lead APAC Growth

New hire from rival aims to support the company's growing user base and lead growth in the region.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 April 2019 11:32

OCBC Opens «Borderless» Branch to Cater to Millennials

The new FRANK by OCBC store integrates features that are desired by millennials – borderless and digital interactions, environmental sustainability and a casual setting for banking.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 April 2019 10:19

UOB: E-Payments for Transit Will Boost Overall Adoption

The launch of SimplyGo on 4 April, which allows commuters to use their credit or debit card to pay for their bus or train fares, is expected to boost overall debit and credit card use.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 April 2019 08:32

Julius Baer Overseer's Goodbye Gift

After nearly 20 years as a blue-chip stock, Julius Baer was booted from Switzerland's big board index. The demotion is a painful going-away present for outgoing chairman Daniel Sauter.

HIGH-END Wednesday, 3 April 2019 18:38

Jho Low's Superyacht Sold to Casino Operator

More than a year after the Indonesian government had seized the yacht of the mastermind behind the 1MDB scandal, the boat has now been sold.

ADVERTORIAL Wednesday, 3 April 2019 11:42

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Are you looking for a one-stop-shop to set up investment ideas? «You deliver the alpha, we take care of the rest,» Vontobel's Long Lee says.

REAL ASSETS Wednesday, 3 April 2019 11:04

DBS Bank: It's Time to Add More Gold to Portfolios

Markets may have recovered from their fourth quarter ructions, but DBS Bank is advising adding more gold to portfolios to stave off the effects of continued volatility.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 April 2019 04:18

Blackrock's David Blumer Takes New Role

A major reshuffle among managers at Blackrock includes the head of Europe. David Blumer is changing into an advisory role, according to information obtained by finews.asia.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 April 2019 03:34

Two Sigma Hires Former Group President of Noah Holdings

Two Sigma appointed a Head of the Asia Pacific region and CEO of the company's Hong Kong entity. 

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