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FINANCE Wednesday, 11 July 2018 17:33

«Summer Bash» Banker Out at CS

A Credit Suisse mergers-and-acquisitions banker accused on a blog of manhandling interns at a party hosted by the Swiss bank has left.

FINANCE Wednesday, 11 July 2018 12:26

Malaysia, U.S. to Link Up on 1MDB

The revitalized inquiry in Malaysia into the alleged $4.5 billion 1MDB corruption scheme is hitting the road.

FINANCE Wednesday, 11 July 2018 10:03

Citi Rapped for Dark Pool Failures

A day after reprimanding a Chinese investment bank, Hong Kong's securities regulator hit Citi with a fine for misconduct at its dark pool operation.

FINANCE Wednesday, 11 July 2018 08:21

Julius Baer Market Head Exits

A market head at Julius Baer in Singapore has resigned. The bank will relocate a senior banker from Dubai to fill the role.

FINANCE Wednesday, 11 July 2018 07:02

Singapore Banks Face Softer Loan Growth on Property Measures

With the latest rounds of measures to cool the property market, Singapore banks should expect slower loan growth in the next few quarters, experts say.

FINANCE Tuesday, 10 July 2018 21:16

Swiss Detail 1MDB Efforts

Switzerland's prosecutor revealed the status of its 1MDB investigation, which has languished due to disinterest from Malaysia – until now. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 10 July 2018 16:54

Ex-Goldman Banker Succumbs in 1MDB Probe

A former top Goldman Sachs banker in Asia reportedly wants to cut a deal with U.S. prosecutors investigating 1MDB. The move could pry open the long-running probe – and mean bad news for the U.S. bank.

FINANCE Tuesday, 10 July 2018 15:32

Chinese Bank Hit for Hong Kong Failings

In its latest action against an investment bank Hong Kong's securities regulator reprimanded and fined CCB International Capital.

FINANCE Tuesday, 10 July 2018 12:01

German Fintechs Secure Asian Foothold

Singapore and German government agencies are supporting German startups entry into Southeast Asia. A new deal will soon see Singapore startups head to Germany. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 10 July 2018 10:03

DBS Ramps Wealth in Taiwan

Singapore's largest lender bolstered its affluent banking offering in Taiwan opening a new stand alone branch. More wealth units are planned for the country. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 10 July 2018 08:06

The Death of Swiss Banking?

Observers are sounding the death knell on Swiss banking again. Is the swan song justified? finews.asia parses the facts.

FINANCE Tuesday, 10 July 2018 07:05

Credit Suisse Beefs Up in North Asia

After recent departures Switzerland's second-largest bank moved to fill senior positions in its Hong Kong and China wealth management business.

FINANCE Monday, 9 July 2018 17:31

LGT Investor Study: Investors Could Do With a Bit More Variety

On average, private investors are not diversified enough and their perception of the level of risk in their portfolio is often not in line with their risk appetite, a study by LGT reaveals.

FINANCE Monday, 9 July 2018 14:09

Standard Chartered Names Singapore CEO

Standard Chartered named a seasoned banker as its head in Singapore. The appointment follows the sudden exit earlier this year of high-profile executive Anna Marrs.

FINANCE Monday, 9 July 2018 11:09

HSBC Nabs Industry Veteran

HSBC private bank appointed a market head for its Indonesia business. The new hire was recently CEO of a boutique private bank in Singapore. 

FINANCE Monday, 9 July 2018 10:12

Swiss Build Crypto Trading Platform

Switzerland's stock exchange plans to launch a trading platform for digital assets – including cryptocurrencies. The alpine nation also has plans for safeguarding tokens. 

FINANCE Monday, 9 July 2018 08:02

British Bank Ups Asian Game

A regional U.K. investment bank strengthened its presence in Asia with the launch of two new offices. Vietnam 

FINANCE Monday, 9 July 2018 07:00

UBS Takes Credit Suisse Desk Head

If more proof were needed that UBS’ Hong Kong teams are on a tear, hoovering up clients domiciled in the territory, it comes in the form of another senior appointment for the business.

FINANCE Monday, 9 July 2018 05:38

Philipp Weckherlin: «Hands Off Government Bonds!»

Investors are foolhardy to buy government-backed bonds, even if they post better yields than other investments, Philipp Weckherlin writes in an essay for finews.first.

ADVERTORIAL Monday, 9 July 2018 05:32

Lee Wong: «We're Challenging the Ways of Managing Wealth»

 As a business, Lombard Odier applies the same family principles upon which the Swiss private bank was founded more than 222 years ago, Lee Wong, Head of Family Services in Asia Pacific, explains.

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