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FINANCE Wednesday, 3 April 2019 02:58

Rich Devotion to Brick and Mortar

Banks are desperately looking for investment opportunities for their rich clients. The wealthy increasingly are shunning the financial market in favor of a very traditional investment strategy.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 April 2019 02:54

Navigating Asia’s Growing Private Credit Markets

The private credit market has recently captured the attention of the financial sector, with the number of institutions investing in private debt climbing significantly in recent years.

ADVERTORIAL Wednesday, 3 April 2019 01:39

Lombard Odier: Robotics and an Aging Population

The aging population is a megatrend forcing us to rethink a number of norms. Robotics is one field where the unfolding of innovations and investment opportunities happens.

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 April 2019 12:53

Andre Duka: «Bankers Have No Choice But to Simply Obey»

Dukaskopy is the first licensed bank in the world to issue a crypto coin and is thus preparing for a new era in banking, company founder Andre Duka explains in an interview with finews.asia.

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 April 2019 11:45

Fintech Providing Wholesale FX Trading Clinches Funding

Singapore-based fintech, which focuses on enabling wholesale trading of currencies, has bagged $2m in funding from a Chinese investment firm.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 2 April 2019 10:50

GIC Announces Appointment for New Chief Operating Officer

Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC has appointed a new chief operating officer who will take over the current retiring chief operating officer.

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 April 2019 09:05

Varun Mittal: «Singapore Builds Next Generation of Banking Services»

Given that Singapore’s regulatory approach to open banking scored third on EY Open Banking Opportunity Index, how is the country preparing for the future? finews.asia explores the topic with EY's Varun Mittal. 

PEOPLE Monday, 1 April 2019 20:47

AIAM's Singapore Networking Event

More than 170 members attended the recent quarterly networking event of the Association of Independent Asset Managers Singapore. Master Adelina Pang presented her forecast of Feng Shui in 2019.

FINANCE Monday, 1 April 2019 18:26

Big Credit Suisse Investor Stumped

Harris Associates lifted its shareholding in Credit Suisse, but the major U.S. investor told finews.asia it is still stumped why the bank's stock is languishing. 

FINANCE Monday, 1 April 2019 14:07

MSIG Singapore Names New CEO

MSIG Singapore has named an industry veteran with over four decades of experience as its new head. 

FINANCE Monday, 1 April 2019 12:52

Further Details Emerge in Pictet Fraud Case

finews.asia reveals new details about the alleged embezzlement of millions at private bank Pictet. The scandal is dragging the discreet, partner-led firm into an unwelcome spotlight.

FINANCE Monday, 1 April 2019 11:36

Hedge Funds Look to Expand in Asia

Hedge funds are looking to increase exposure to the region given the opportunities there, according to a survey by J.P. Morgan.

FINANCE Monday, 1 April 2019 10:32

China, Hong Kong, Kowloon Team Heads Change at UBS

Following a realignment of its senior regional management last week, Swiss bank UBS has now rejigged its middle management, or country team heads as they are referred to at the bank.

FINANCE Monday, 1 April 2019 09:37

UBS Exploring Office Move in Singapore

UBS is considering to move its office out of the central business district, according to local media reports. 

WEB'S BEST Monday, 1 April 2019 00:00

Web's Best – April 2019

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FINANCE Friday, 29 March 2019 19:04

Grab in Talks to Spin Out Financial Services Business

Grab Financial Group – which covers the GrabPay service and ventures that include insurance and loans – would operate independently of the core Grab business.

HIGH-END Friday, 29 March 2019 17:10

Is Asia the Art Market's New Frontier?

Despite pre-opening jitters over the state of the Chinese economy, Art Basel Hong Kong has already reported brisk sales at its seventh edition, which opened to the public today.

HIGH-END Friday, 29 March 2019 15:42

Karin M. Klossek: «How Much Clothing Should I Have?»

The fashion industry is the second-largest contributor to environmental pollution. Karin M. Klossek on how we can become less wasteful and stay stylish, in an essay for finews.first.

FINANCE Friday, 29 March 2019 12:51

Citi: Legacy Banks Must Become «Agile Butterflies»

New entrants and increased competition brought about by challenger banks could result in revenue losses of up to 30 percent among legacy banks over the next 10 years.

FINANCE Friday, 29 March 2019 10:16

Singapore Fintech Launches Platform for Personal Loans

The new digital platform, which offers lower lending rates and encourages prompt debt repayment, could compete with banks' personal loan facilities.

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