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FINANCE Friday, 9 November 2018 14:41

Heavyweights Back Crypto Start-up

Crypto firm Sygnum has secured several heavyweights of Swiss and Singapore banking to help realize its big ambitions, finews.asia has learned.

ADVERTORIAL Friday, 9 November 2018 08:37

Technology Driving Change With BNY Mellon Mobility Innovation

The future rollout of 5G services across global cities has the potential to transform transport and urban infrastructure deployment, and revolutionising interactions between people and technology.

PEOPLE Friday, 9 November 2018 07:56

Karin Klossek: «And What is Your Plan B?»

«You should always have a plan B,» a boss told me once. It was one of the most valuable and honest piece of professional advice I have ever received, says Karin Klossek in her essay for finews.first.

FINANCE Thursday, 8 November 2018 16:25

Family Firms Reluctant to Transform

Most Asian family businesses are aware of technological forces disrupting their businesses, but only less than half have devised and executed a response strategy, according to study from Lombard Odier.

FINANCE Thursday, 8 November 2018 14:06

UBS Mortgage Scandal Deepens

UBS warned that U.S. prosecutors are preparing to levy civil charges over crisis-era mortgage instruments. Unlike rivals, the Swiss bank isn't shying away from the showdown. 

FINANCE Thursday, 8 November 2018 13:56

SGX and Temasek Invest in Security Token Offerings Platform

The Singapore Stock Exchange and Temasek's subsidiary have invested in a platform that does fund raising via security token offerings.

FINANCE Thursday, 8 November 2018 12:59

Standard Chartered Launches Messaging System for Clients

Private and Priority Banking clients will soon be able to interact with their Private Bankers and Relationship Managers to share banking-related and personal information securely within the Bank’s mobile applications.

FINANCE Thursday, 8 November 2018 12:59

Standard Chartered Launches Messaging System for Clients

Private and Priority Banking clients will now be able to interact with their Private Bankers and Relationship Managers to share banking-related and personal information securely within the Bank’s mobile applications.

FINANCE Thursday, 8 November 2018 10:18

DBS Launches QR Payment Solution

DBS launched Singapore's first mobile-based QR payment collection solution that lets small-medium enterprise receive funds instantly from customers and vendors.

FINANCE Thursday, 8 November 2018 05:44

Greenpeace Protests at Credit Suisse

Greenpeace staged a public protest against Credit Suisse in Switzerland. The activists accuse the bank of abetting projects that damage the environment.

PEOPLE Thursday, 8 November 2018 05:33

Russian Oligarch Viktor Vekselberg: Unwelcome in Davos

The World Economic Forum has barred three Russian oligarchs from attending the World Economic Forum in January. While this goes to assuage the U.S., others are less amused.

FINANCE Wednesday, 7 November 2018 14:46

MAS: Global Safety Net Lacking

Although the global financial system is highly inter-connected, there is still a lack of a global financial safety net for the financial system, said Ravi Menon to finews.asia.

HIGH-END Wednesday, 7 November 2018 05:53

Visit the Swiss Pavilion at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2018

Innovative Swiss companies with solutions in fintech, big data, analytics and cybersecurity will join as exhibitors the Swiss Pavilion at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2018. Be part of the Swiss identity. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 7 November 2018 05:52

Singapore Banks See Silver Lining

Third-quarter results for the Singaporean banks showed healthy business momentum. They have also turned slightly more optimistic compared with three months ago.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 7 November 2018 05:49

GAM: A CEO Reaches His Limit

If GAM ekes out a turnaround or not, CEO Alex Friedman has proven the wrong person to run the asset manager. Where does his departure leave the company?

FINANCE Tuesday, 6 November 2018 19:35

Credit Suisse Launches Equity Tool

Credit Suisse has unveiled an equity analysis and valuation tool in China, which will help clients identify attractive companies for investment.

FINANCE Tuesday, 6 November 2018 17:34

UBS Still Employer of Choice?

As UBS scrambles to recover from accusations that it botched its response to rape allegations, has the Swiss bank lost appeal as an employer?

FINANCE Tuesday, 6 November 2018 14:48

CEO Exits Troubled Asset Manager

The CEO of troubled GAM, Alex Friedman, is leaving his job. The Swiss asset manager has become a takeover candidate following a fund manager scandal.

FINANCE Tuesday, 6 November 2018 03:22

Numbers Mess at Credit Suisse

Credit Suisse has a knack of publishing a complicated array of figures that makes it hard to assess them quickly. Next year may finally bring about an improvement – like in Asia.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 6 November 2018 03:19

Ex-UBS Grad Alleges Whitewash

A former graduate banker at UBS has blasted an outside legal review at the bank following a rape allegation she made against one of her bosses. 

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