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FINANCE Thursday, 15 March 2018 05:38

Franklin Templeton Marries in Korea

South Korea has proven a tough nut to crack for global asset managers. Franklin Templeton is the latest firm to buckle.

FINANCE Wednesday, 14 March 2018 14:35

OCBC Goes All in With AI

OCBC is the first bank in Singapore to establish a dedicated artificial intelligence unit. What is their end game?

FINANCE Wednesday, 14 March 2018 12:41

Fintechs Worry Over Dearth of Talent

Fintech firms in Southeast Asia are planning to expand their footprint beyond their current markets. What are their chances of succeeding?

FINANCE Wednesday, 14 March 2018 09:59

Tidjane Thiam: «I Am Here to Stay»

Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam says a healthy degree of paranoia is required as the head of Switzerland's second-largest bank and he «worries about everybody».

FINANCE Wednesday, 14 March 2018 07:10

Goldman Sachs to Get a DJ as CEO?

The battle for the nomination as CEO of Goldman Sachs is coming to a close: signs are that the next boss at the mighty U.S. investment bank will be a man who loves playing the DJ in his spare time.

FINANCE Wednesday, 14 March 2018 07:00

1MDB: Damages vs. Claims

Malaysian activists are in Switzerland this week to plead for the return of funds allegedly pilfered from state fund 1MDB. The problem? They face a no-claim deadlock.

FINANCE Tuesday, 13 March 2018 17:07

Singapore Trumps Hong Kong

Air quality and pollution issues along with high rental costs are affecting Hong Kong's pulling power.  

FINANCE Tuesday, 13 March 2018 13:06

Vistra Clinches Indonesian Deal

An acquisitive Hong Kong-based trust firm has swooped into Indonesia with the purchase of a services company.

FINANCE Tuesday, 13 March 2018 11:26

China Combines Finance Overseers

China will merge its banking and insurance regulators. What does the regulatory move mean?

FINANCE Tuesday, 13 March 2018 09:35

Barclays in Australian U-Turn?

Barclays beat a hasty retreat from Australia two years ago amid massive spending cuts. Is the British bank eyeing a return to the market? 

FINANCE Tuesday, 13 March 2018 08:08

Macquarie Snaps Up European Rival

Australian Macquarie Group bulked up its European asset management presence with the acquisition of a Luxembourg-based rival.  

FINANCE Tuesday, 13 March 2018 07:00

LGT to Go On Hiring

LGT is looking for even more bankers, despite a hiring spree that boosted the headcount in 2017. Liechtenstein's Prince Max is now eager to get more staff for positions at the «front».

FINANCE Monday, 12 March 2018 18:21

UBS Downplays Hong Kong Penalty

The UBS investment bank told staff that it will work on initial public offerings in Hong Kong as it appeals a potential sanction from the territory's regulator.

FINANCE Monday, 12 March 2018 17:46

Saxo Names Greater China CEO

Online trading and investment specialist Saxo, now owned by a Chinese conglomerate, has a new chief executive for a key growth region.

FINANCE Monday, 12 March 2018 17:04

LGT: Bumper Profits in 2017

LGT bolstered profits and assets last year, not least through a string of acquisitions. The bank of Liechtenstein’s princely family now plans to make substantial investments in its business.

FINANCE Monday, 12 March 2018 14:06

HSBC Raids Rival for Insurance CEO

The insurance division of HSBC in Singapore appointed a new CEO, poaching its candidate from a prominent rival.

FINANCE Monday, 12 March 2018 12:26

Leadership Change at Bank of Singapore in Hong Kong

Bank of Singapore, the private banking arm of OCBC, appointed a new chief executive for its Hong Kong branch. The banker selected for the job is a man from within the organization.

FINANCE Monday, 12 March 2018 11:10

Indosuez Executive: Small Players to Exit Asia

Indosuez Wealth Management bulked up its operations in Asia in 2017. The firm believes that smaller competitors will be forced out of the market over the next five years.

FINANCE Monday, 12 March 2018 09:46

China's Business Women Eclipse the Rest

Chinese women dominate the ranks of self-made billionaires, according to a report by Hurun research institute.

FINANCE Monday, 12 March 2018 08:01

Chinese Wealth Manager Breaks New Ground

Chinese wealth manager Noah Holdings opened its first office in Australia. The move comes following an increase in demand for the allocation of assets overseas.

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