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FINANCE Wednesday, 3 October 2018 17:16

Malaysian Ex-First Lady Charged

Malaysia's former first lady was charged in connection with a $4.5 billion graft scandal. Is her Hollywood producer stepson next?

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 October 2018 17:16

Malaysian Ex-First Lady Nabbed

Malaysia's former first lady was arrested in connection with a $4.5 billion graft scandal. Her stunning fall from grace follows that of her husband, who faces a litany of corruption  charges.

HIGH-END Wednesday, 3 October 2018 12:46

New Entrants to Passport Schemes

Recently, two countries disclosed residence and citizenship programs. «In the future I think we can see more European countries joining the trend,» Philippe May from Arton Capital said.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 October 2018 12:36

UBS Takes Regtech On Board

The international distribution of funds has become a complex matter. The UBS fund center is now reducing the compliance burden with the help of a Zurich regency.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 3 October 2018 12:03

AIAM Appoints New Committee

Through an online voting portal, six C-Suites from local IAMs were elected to serve Singapore’s Independent Asset Management industry from 2018 to 2020.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 October 2018 08:46

Salary Increases in Asia Lag

Overall salary increases in Asia Pacific's financial sector saw a mild rebound this year for the first time since 2014. Despite the stable outlook, recruitment efforts could slow down next year.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 October 2018 07:02

Asian Family Offices Outpace Peers

Despite being the new kids on the block, Asian family offices have delivered higher investment performance in 2018, a study reveals.

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 October 2018 16:53

Julius Baer Scours Accounts

Julius Baer has thus far not been under public scrutiny for laundering money out of Venezuela. However its former client advisor Matthias Krull poses a risk to the Swiss private bank.

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 October 2018 15:36

Credit Suisse Ties in Apple Chat

Credit Suisse is offering private banking clients who haven’t already signed up for the bank’s digital services more incentive – but needs big tech to do so.

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 October 2018 12:51

What Has Bitcoin Done for Banking?

As bitcoin nears its tenth birthday, the hype around this currency is in stark contrast to its achievements. And yet – cryptocurrencies have arrived. finews.asia tallies what bitcoin has done for banks.

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 October 2018 12:05

Aberdeen Standard Hires in Japan

With senior appointments across several functions, Aberdeen Standard Investments marks the next phase of growth and strategic investment in Japan.

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 October 2018 09:16

Singapore OKs New Fund Structure

Singapore legalized a new structure for investment funds, in a move to capture a bigger share of the fund management value chain.

HIGH-END Tuesday, 2 October 2018 08:40

«Liquid Sunlight» Hits Auction

Matured for some 60 years in noble casks, and labelled by a pop-art artist, the liquid gold is now coming up for auction. Experts reckon it could fetch as much as $1.2 million.

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 October 2018 07:20

UBS Goes DIY in Indian Push

UBS has joined rival finance players to retreat from giving their information technology to outside vendors. Now, offshoring hubs are getting an upgrade.

PEOPLE Monday, 1 October 2018 18:03

Brady Dougan's Difficult Comeback

Ex-Credit-Suisse boss Brady Dougan is making only slow progress with his plans for a new investment bank. Large investors have opted out, and the project goal is looking much more modest.

FINANCE Monday, 1 October 2018 16:41

Dukascopy Plans Cryptocurrency

Online bank Dukascopy plans to enter the crypto-currency market with several new products aimed at attracting speculative clients.

FINANCE Monday, 1 October 2018 14:46

Credit Suisse Vet Heads for Crypto

Crypto financial services provider Bitcoin Suisse is strengthening its management with a long-standing Credit Suisse banker in Europe. 

FINANCE Monday, 1 October 2018 13:29

Another U.S. Fine for Credit Suisse

Credit Suisse has again been fined by U.S. financial market regulators. This time the Swiss bank has to cough up because it wasn’t honest enough with clients.

FINANCE Monday, 1 October 2018 09:43

OCBC Ditches Insurance Sale Plan

Singapore bank OCBC terminated OCBC Wing Hang Bank’s deal to sell its 33.33 percent stake in Hong Kong Life Insurance to First Origin International.

FINANCE Monday, 1 October 2018 09:11

Private Banks: Where's the Loyalty?

What's important to high-net-worth clients when selecting a private bank and who exactly are they loyal to? A study by LGT provides answers.

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