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PEOPLE Thursday, 7 February 2019 14:40

QBE Announces New Asia CEO

The appointment comes as part of a recent restructure of the Australian insurance firm to create a more aligned and customer-focused business.

FINANCE Thursday, 7 February 2019 13:34

Tough Year Ahead for China's Bankers & Traders?

Observers say that 2019 could be a tougher year for China's bankers and traders due to the economic slowdown last year.

FINANCE Thursday, 7 February 2019 12:57

Synpulse Widens Circle of Partners

International management consultancy Synpulse has two new partners. The appointments are a result of strong growth in the company’s business with banks and insurers in Singapore and Hong Kong.

FINANCE Thursday, 7 February 2019 12:03

$145M Locked Away After Crypto Exchange Boss Mysteriously Dies

Quadriga customers are unable to gain access to $145 million in bitcoin and other digital assets after its founder and CEO died of complications arising from Crohn's Disease while traveling in India.

FINANCE Thursday, 7 February 2019 11:22

MAS Wins Top Central Bank Award

Singapore's central bank lauded for its efforts in maintaining monetary and financial stability over the year in review, and establishing itself as a pioneer of technology and financial research.

FINANCE Thursday, 7 February 2019 10:16

UBS: Trouble Brewing in C-Suite

The once-cozy ties between UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti and Chairman Axel Weber have chilled. The public debate over succession plans for Ermotti aren't the only reason, finews.asia has learned.

FINANCE Thursday, 7 February 2019 10:03

HSBC Continues Job Cuts Within Investment Banking

HSBC Holdings starts axing at least 50 jobs in its global banking and market unit this week.

HIGH-END Thursday, 7 February 2019 09:24

Hotel Seeks Post-Secrecy Revamp

A luxury hotel in Liechtenstein's capital has to reinvent itself after the principality abandoned banking secrecy.

FINANCE Thursday, 7 February 2019 09:18

Julius Baer Revamps Tech Arm

Swiss private bank Julius Baer is leaning more on technology to advise its wealthy clients. Operating chief Nic Dreckmann has shuffled the department's top ranks.

FINANCE Thursday, 7 February 2019 09:02

Julius Baer Off the Hook in the U.S.

Julius Baer is closing out a 2016 deal with U.S. prosecutors for helping American tax dodgers and cheats. The move comes as the Swiss private bank is snagged in a South American money laundering scandal.

FINANCE Thursday, 7 February 2019 08:40

Lombard Odier Bolsters Middle East

Genevan private bank Lombard Odier is expanding its business in the United Arab Emirates by opening a new branch in Abu Dhabi.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 6 February 2019 16:44

Historic Change of Guard at Pictet

Long-standing Pictet head Nicolas Pictet is stepping down. He will be replaced internally, as the Swiss wealth manager replenishes its partner ranks.

FINANCE Tuesday, 5 February 2019 08:30

Will the Year of the Earth Pig Bring Fortune and Luck?

Concerns about China abound, including a build-up of debt, negative demographic trends, state-owned enterprise inefficiency and general corporate governance risk. These are the challenges. Yet, we should not ignore China’s ongoing transformation.

HIGH-END Tuesday, 5 February 2019 01:34

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Happy Lunar New Year from all of us at finews.asia.

FINANCE Monday, 4 February 2019 21:45

Costly Julius Baer Scandal Clean-Up

The private bank said a three-year regulatory clean-up of money laundering scandals will draw to a close this year. For the first time, Julius Baer told investors what the review will cost.

FINANCE Monday, 4 February 2019 18:03

Julius Baer Cuts Jobs After FY Miss

Julius Baer said it will cut more than 100 jobs as part of spending cuts as well as lower a key profitability target. The Swiss private bank said it will nevertheless hike payouts to shareholders.

FINANCE Monday, 4 February 2019 12:59

UBS Appoints Ex-SMRT Chief as Divisional Chairman

UBS has hired former SMRT Corp chief executive Desmond Kuek as divisional vice chairman for global wealth management.

FINANCE Monday, 4 February 2019 12:02

UnPAY, Tencent Unveil Paper on Indonesia's Payment Market

UnPAY and Tencent Research Institute have jointly published a white paper on Indonesia's payment market with the aim of helping Chinese payment companies gain a deeper understanding as they expand overseas.

FINANCE Monday, 4 February 2019 09:09

Banks Can't Rest on Their Laurels

Banks have been able to build powerful brands over the years because of their extensive network and the strong trust customers have placed in them. However, they can’t rest on their laurels.

FINANCE Monday, 4 February 2019 09:08

Banking Needs Disruption to Engage the Modern Consumer

With more choices than ever before and the power of the internet at their behest, consumers are no longer driven just by loyalty. They are seeking greater value from each transaction.

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