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PEOPLE Wednesday, 20 March 2019 09:56

Beat Wittmann: «An Unprecedented Boost for Winter Sports in China»

With the sheer size of the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, it is only a matter of time until Chinese will spend their ski vacation in Europe, Beat Wittmann tells finews.asia in an interview.

FINANCE Wednesday, 20 March 2019 09:00

Credit Suisse Adopts Apple Pay

As recently as late last year, Credit Suisse couldn't find common ground with Apple Pay. Now, the bank has reached a payments deal with the U.S. tech giant, finews.asia has learned.

FINANCE Wednesday, 20 March 2019 08:46

Vivien Jong: «We Have a Pizza Team Approach»

BNP Paribas has committed several billion euros to transform its customer journey.  finews.asia took a tour of their innovation lab and talked to its Chief Digital Officer Vivien Jong. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 19 March 2019 19:30

Can AirAsia's BigPay Ascend Higher as a Challenger Bank?

Having disrupted the aviation industry in Southeast Asia, AirAsia's chief executive believes that their mobile wallet is well-positioned to be the next challenger bank.

FINANCE Tuesday, 19 March 2019 18:11

Falcon Private Bank Up for Grabs?

Falcon Private Bank is reportedly poised to sell off roughly half of its assets. Its Middle Eastern owner is said to have cold feet about the wealth manager's prospects.

HIGH-END Tuesday, 19 March 2019 15:02

UBS' «Mom» Problem Blows Open

Is wealth management a hostile environment for women? finews.asia chronicles how UBS failed to quell frustration over bonuses for new moms from boiling over.

FINANCE Tuesday, 19 March 2019 09:20

StanChart Unit Launches Market Platform for Start-Ups

Standard Chartered Bank has launched a market-first platform via SC Ventures to connect community builders such as start-ups, investors and accelerators to the bank.

FINANCE Tuesday, 19 March 2019 08:10

Deutsche Commerz: Blueprint for Success?

The plan to merge two major German banks reflects the European concern about falling behind the U.S. and China. But national interests seem to prevail once again.

PEOPLE Monday, 18 March 2019 18:20

Julius Baer Hiked CEO Pay in 2018

Bernhard Hodler, the chief executive officer of Julius Baer, is his predecessor’s equal – at least in regard to the compensation package.

FINANCE Monday, 18 March 2019 18:19

LGT Acquisitions Help Boost Profit

Liechtenstein’s LGT bank increased profit by more than a tenth last year, boosted by the incorporation of two acquisitions in 2017. But business wasn’t so smooth across the board.

FINANCE Monday, 18 March 2019 17:21

MSCI Denies Politics Behind China Inclusion

By year-end Chinese shares will have a 3.3 percent weighting on the index, up from 1 percent now. What was behind the decision? 

PEOPLE Monday, 18 March 2019 16:09

Bank of Asia Appoints New President

Bank of Asia has appointed an external leader to become its next president. In the past, he also worked for UBS and VP Bank.

PEOPLE Monday, 18 March 2019 12:59

Inspired by Goldman Sachs CEO, Billionaire DJ Turns Banker

The Italian billionaire and scion of a family with interests in finance to fashion gives up DJ career and joins banking.

FINANCE Monday, 18 March 2019 12:53

Deutsche Gets Into Bad Loan Business in India

Deutsche Bank is setting up a subsidiary in India to purchase and reorganize soured debt as it seeks to profit from India's changing regulations. 

FINANCE Monday, 18 March 2019 12:35

Stefan Blum: «Investors Are Keen on Digital Health Care»

Digitization in the health care industry is receiving more and more attention from investors looking for a long-term return, says Bellevue Asset Management’s Stefan Blum in an essay for finews.first.

FINANCE Monday, 18 March 2019 09:41

Deutsche Bank Confirms Discussions With Commerzbank

The Management Board Of Deutsche Bank confirms that it is in talks with Commerzbank as part of its strategic review. 

PEOPLE Monday, 18 March 2019 08:30

J. Safra Sarasin Sued by Employee Who Miscarried

Boutique private bank J. Safra Sarasin has been accused of shocking apathy, and must defend actions in court next month.

PEOPLE Friday, 15 March 2019 18:39

DBS Poaches Wealth Planning Head from Bank of Singapore

His key responsibilities include driving the expansion of the bank’s wealth planning, family office and insurance offerings, and providing holistic solutions and advisory for high net worth families.

FINANCE Friday, 15 March 2019 17:59

Abu Dhabi Suspends Work With Goldman Sachs Amid 1MDB Lawsuit

The suspension of business by Abu Dhabi state investor Mubadala comes as the emirate is embarking on a privitazation spree, and follows a civil legal action filed by a subsidiary against the U.S. bank.

FINANCE Friday, 15 March 2019 15:13

UBS CEO in Cash Windfall

UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti took home nearly double what he did last year after bonuses granted early in his tenure were paid out. Officially, the Swiss bank kept him at virtually the same level of pay as last year.

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