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Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Wednesday, 29 October 2025

FINANCE Tuesday, 17 October 2023 15:56

Singapore Crypto Bourses Work With UK Investigators

A handful of cryptocurrency exchanges in Singapore are working with a London-based financial crime investigator in a case involving stolen digital assets.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 17 October 2023 15:18

CBRE Appoints Senior Director in Hong Kong

Dallas-headquartered CBRE has announced the appointment of a senior director for its capital markets team in Hong Kong.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 17 October 2023 11:38

China Arrests Two Financial Heavyweights in a Week

Authorities in mainland China arrested two prominent figures in the financial sector within a few days in the midst of an ongoing anti-corruption campaign. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 17 October 2023 11:12

Australia Plans to Require Licenses for Crypto Exchanges

Australia plans to require crypto exchanges to obtain licenses, making it the latest jurisdiction to increase oversight of the digital asset market.

FINANCE Tuesday, 17 October 2023 10:43

StanChart: Middle East Escalation Risk is «Non-Negligible»

Although the likelihood of a near-term escalation in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict is not high, the risk is «non-negligible», according to Standard Chartered.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 17 October 2023 07:58

Little Known Facts About Rainer E. Gut

Legendary Swiss banker Rainer E. Gut passed away Wednesday at 91. Few other personalities from the local financial scene played such a decisive role in shaping events over several decades. Much has been written about him, but some less well-known facts exist.

ADVERTORIAL Tuesday, 17 October 2023 07:00

A unique online private wealth platform for Singapore

The External Asset Management sector has gathered significant traction in Singapore in the past five years. While the EAM setup has its origins in Switzerland and is deeply rooted and understood there, more and more bankers and clients are getting familiar and...

 FINANCE Monday, 16 October 2023 16:27

Avaloq: DPM More Popular in Hong Kong Than Singapore

The share of Hong Kong clients with a discretionary portfolio management account has surpassed Singapore, according to a study by financial software provider Avaloq, despite the market's historical tendency towards self-directed investing.

PEOPLE Monday, 16 October 2023 14:54

Pacific Life Re Appoints Asia Head of Underwriting

US insurer Pacific Life Re has announced the appointment of a head of underwriting and claims for Asia.

FINANCE Monday, 16 October 2023 12:41

BOS: Israel-Hamas Conflict is «Highly Fluid»

The situation from the Israel-Hamas conflict remains «highly fluid», according to Bank of Singapore, which warned of tail risks from escalating tensions to the economy, markets and more.

FINANCE Monday, 16 October 2023 11:47

UBS Axes More Investment Bankers in Hong Kong

Switzerland’s UBS has reportedly offloaded more investment bankers in Hong Kong in the midst of an ongoing slowdown in China. 

PEOPLE Monday, 16 October 2023 11:44

Capital Group Appoints Fixed Income Duo in APAC

LA-headquartered Capital Group has announced the appointment of two investment directors for its fixed income team in the Asia Pacific region.

PEOPLE Monday, 16 October 2023 10:28

GAM Names Head of Distribution for Japan

Zurich-headquartered GAM has announced the appointment of a head of distribution for Japan.

FINANCE Monday, 16 October 2023 09:46

Two Hong Kong Banks Violate Korean Short Selling Ban

Two investment banks were found to have violated regulations in South Korea and are expected to receive record fines from the country’s watchdog.

FINANCE Monday, 16 October 2023 08:39

Anna Rosenberg: «A Few Questions on the Escalation in Israel»

In an article for finews.first Anna Rosenberg assesses the impact of the escalation in Israel on the global landscape and financial markets

HIGH-END Friday, 13 October 2023 15:46

Citi: Hong Kong HNW Population Shrinks Again

For the third consecutive year, Hong Kong's affluent population fell due primarily to a poor investment environment, according to a Citi survey.

FINANCE Friday, 13 October 2023 14:52

UK Finance: British Banks Share China Contingency Plans

Major British lenders are reportedly sharing their «scenario planning» with the UK and US governments for any potential future escalation of Western sanctions against China, according to a lobby group. 

PEOPLE Friday, 13 October 2023 13:15

Mike Baer: «Around 100 Applications in Two Days»

His bank, founded just a few years ago, is now getting up to speed. At a time when the Swiss financial industry is in upheaval, Michael «Mike» Baer sees an enormous opportunity. In an exclusive interview with finews.asia, he describes the disappearance of Credit...

 FINANCE Friday, 13 October 2023 11:25

UBP Accelerates Asia Hiring

UBP sees excellent growth potential in its business with wealthy Asians. It plans to increase its wealth management team in Asia by 50 percent this year.

PEOPLE Friday, 13 October 2023 11:18

Nomura Nets Ex-Deutsche Private Banker

An Asia private banking veteran formerly from Deutsche Bank has joined the international wealth arm of Japan’s Nomura.

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