Thursday, 30 October 2025

PEOPLE Wednesday, 4 October 2023 09:03

Pictet Names Successor to 25-Year Partner

Geneva-headquartered Pictet has announced that senior partner Renaud de Planta will step down from his role after joining the bank 25 years ago. A successor has been named.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 October 2023 08:41

Andreas Utermann: «Not Everything Should Be Delegated Upwards»

That Vontobel has appointed two experienced internal managers to succeed Zeno Staub sends a clear signal. While continuity is the focus, the new collaborative management structure is intended to demonstrate a fundamental cultural change.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 October 2023 06:53

Singapore Discloses More Assets From Laundering Case

More details have emerged from Singapore’s headline money laundering case, with the value of seized assets further rising.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 October 2023 17:20

Coinbase Receives Full Singapore License

US-listed Coinbase has received a full license in Singapore to offer more digital asset payment services in the city-state.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 3 October 2023 15:45

Franklin Templeton Reshuffles Distribution Leaders

California-headquartered Franklin Templeton has announced the appointment of senior leaders in its global distribution team.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 October 2023 15:18

Howden Rebrands Global Brokerage Unit

London-headquartered Howden Group has rebranded its high net worth life insurance brokerage arm.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 October 2023 14:20

UBS Launches Digital Structured Products in Asia

The wealth management arm of UBS has launched a digital platform for structured products in Asia.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 October 2023 14:14

As New Vontobel CEOs Step Up, Another Executive Steps Down

Thought to be a contender to succeed Zeno Staub as CEO of Vontobel, Marko Roeder announced he wishes to step down from his role as the head of Asset Management.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 October 2023 14:11

Vontobel Names Co-CEOs to Succeed Zeno Staub

Georg Schubiger and Christel Rendu de Lint will lead Vontobel as Co-CEOs, to succeed Zeno Staub. Another executive is stepping down.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 October 2023 11:52

AXA IM Extends Partnership With Korean Insurer

The investment management arm of AXA has signed a joint venture agreement with Korea’s Kyobo Life, further extending an existing strategic partnership. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 October 2023 11:24

UBS Pushes Ahead With Blockchain Initiatives

UBS is pushing ahead with its blockchain activities. A new DLR solution is expected to help save costs in its repo business.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 3 October 2023 11:05

BNY Mellon Names APAC Markets & Execution Services Head

US-based BNY Mellon has announced the appointment of a head of markets and execution services for the Asia Pacific region.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 October 2023 10:22

Sygnum Receives Singapore License for Crypto Brokerage

Swiss crypto lender Sygnum has obtained approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore to launch its digital asset brokerage service in the city-state.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 3 October 2023 09:24

Julius Baer Hires APAC Bankers in Switzerland

Zurich-headquartered Julius Baer has hired four seasoned private bankers that will serve Asia Pacific clients out of Switzerland, finews.asia has learned.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 3 October 2023 09:02

HSBC Hires MENA Head of Private Banking

The Swiss-based private banking arm of HSBC has hired several Credit Suisse bankers to expand its Middle East business.

PEOPLE Monday, 2 October 2023 16:02

Bank of Singapore Appoints NRI Market Heads

The private banking arm of OCBC has appointed two market heads for the non-resident Indians business.

FINANCE Monday, 2 October 2023 15:11

MAS Works with DBS on PayNow Disruption

Singapore’s authority is working with DBS to find the cause of the disruption of the bank’s digital payment activities.

FINANCE Monday, 2 October 2023 13:36

Banking's New Reality has Arrived

With the new UBS, a bank is emerging that can no longer take personal sensitivities into account. It's the beginning of a new form of banking that's catching on in the US.

PEOPLE Monday, 2 October 2023 11:56

Stephenson Harwood Hires PE Partners Duo

Law firm Stephenson Harwood hired two new partners to join their global private capital and funds sector group.

FINANCE Monday, 2 October 2023 11:26

UBS Settles Tuna Bond Case in Mozambique

The Swiss bank has settled with the government of Mozambique over a 2 billion pound tuna bond fraud.

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