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FINANCE Wednesday, 13 September 2023 09:20

Philipp Rickenbacher: «Now Isn't the Time for Betting»

Julius Baer's CEO sees developments in the Swiss financial industry as fundamentally positive. However, Philipp Rickenbacher warns against jumping to conclusions on regulation at a conference in Zurich.

FINANCE Wednesday, 13 September 2023 08:03

Credit Suisse Loses COO Francesca McDonagh

Although the widely acknowledged banker quickly climbed the former Swiss institution's career ladder, she couldn't cheat fate – and a certain UBS lurking in the wings.

FINANCE Wednesday, 13 September 2023 07:43

Lombard Odier Managing Partner Departs

The inclusion of Swedish banker Annika Falkengren as a Lombard Odier partner was seen as a coup. She's leaving Lombard Odier's board of partners. A veteran moves up.

FINANCE Tuesday, 12 September 2023 16:04

Uncertainty Sparks Chinese Investor Diversification

The global environment has become more uncertain in recent times, characterized by greater geopolitical tensions and slowing growth. While risk is on the rise, this has also sparked new opportunities, especially with regard to Chinese investor diversification, according to a recent...

PEOPLE Tuesday, 12 September 2023 15:48

Indosuez Appoints Head of Middle East

The wealth management arm of Crédit Agricole Group has announced the appointment of a head for the Middle East.

FINANCE Tuesday, 12 September 2023 14:35

Canada's AIMCo Opens Singapore Office

Canadian asset manager AIMCo opens its first office in Asia, as part of broader plans to diversify globally and tap into attractive growth opportunities in the region.

FINANCE Tuesday, 12 September 2023 12:20

Crypto Boss Receives Jail Sentence of Over 11,000 Years

The founder of a fallen crypto exchange has been found guilty of money laundering and other charges in Turkey, receiving a whopping jail sentence of over 11,000 years.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 12 September 2023 12:09

Renowned Singapore Female Banker Passes Away

One of the most renowned female veterans of Singapore's financial sector has passed away at the age of 84.

FINANCE Tuesday, 12 September 2023 06:58

Sergio Ermotti: «The $29 Billion Profit is Not a Gift»

«The $29 billion profit is not a gift but the capital needed to integrate and support the $500 billion of CS assets on UBS's balance sheet,» commented Sergio Ermotti in a video interview with Swiss state broadcaster «RSI».

FINANCE Tuesday, 12 September 2023 06:30

UBS to Cut Asian Wealth Jobs

Swiss bank UBS is cutting wealth jobs in Asia following muted client activities and the slowing economy in China.

PEOPLE Monday, 11 September 2023 15:44

Citi Appoints TTS Duo in Asia

Citi has announced the appointment of a senior duo in its Asia Pacific treasury and trade solutions business.

PEOPLE Monday, 11 September 2023 14:46

Ex-Singapore Finance Minister Dies

Singapore’s longest serving finance minister has passed away at the age of 96.

FINANCE Monday, 11 September 2023 11:50

Abu Dhabi State Fund Opens Beijing Office

The second largest state fund of Abu Dhabi has reportedly opened a new office in Beijing.

PEOPLE Monday, 11 September 2023 11:10

StanChart Appoints Global Head of Wealth Planning

Standard Chartered has hired a former JPMorgan executive as its global head of wealth planning and family advisory.

PEOPLE Monday, 11 September 2023 10:51

Cambridge Associates Relocates MD to Singapore

US investment firm Cambridge Associates has relocated a managing director from its headquarters in Boston to Singapore.

FINANCE Monday, 11 September 2023 08:55

Singapore Says China Did Not Trigger Laundering Probe

The probe into Singapore’s headline money laundering scandal was commenced due to suspicious transaction reports filed, not at the request of the Chinese government, according to an official from the city-state.

FINANCE Friday, 8 September 2023 15:48

Norwegian Wealth Fund Shuts Shanghai Office

Norges Bank Investment Management has decided to close its Shanghai office and select Singapore as its hub for Asia.

FINANCE Friday, 8 September 2023 14:38

HKEX Launches London Office

The Hong Kong stock exchange continues to make outreach efforts to international investors, this time with the opening of a new London office.

FINANCE Friday, 8 September 2023 11:38

Marc Taverner: «Switzerland Perfected Europe’s Crypto Market»

The state of wealth is increasingly digital. Not just in managing wealth, from online investment portals to the ever-reliable Bloomberg terminal, but also in the assets themselves, Marc Taverner writes in an article for finews.first.

PEOPLE Friday, 8 September 2023 11:36

MAS: Who is Chia Der Jiun?

The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s income managing director Chia Der Jiun has extensive experience not only in finance but other fields that are relevant to the industry. On paper, at least, the public sector veteran ticks many boxes.

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