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FINANCE Thursday, 4 January 2018 14:41

Standard Chartered in Hiring Coup

Standard Chartered snapped up an industry veteran as regional head of global banking for greater China and north Asia.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 January 2018 13:13

Franklin Templeton on a Roll

On the heels of new distribution hires in Southeast Asia, Franklin Templeton Investments named a new head for Asia-Pacific real estate investment.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 January 2018 12:42

MAS Chief Wins More Plaudits

The head of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the country's central bank, was chosen central banker of the year for Asia-Pacific.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 January 2018 10:18

The Rise of The Machines

A new study predicts that robo advisor platform will hit $25 billion in revenue in four years. What is driving the demand?

FINANCE Thursday, 4 January 2018 07:00

Swiss Banking's 2018 Winners

Who's moving up in Swiss banking? finews.asia takes a look at ten bankers who will make a splash this year.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 January 2018 06:59

UBS Banker Up for U.S. Policy Job

One of Wall Street's most powerful institutions is looking for a new boss. An UBS banker is in the running – which could further strengthen the Swiss bank's clout in Washington. 

FINANCE Thursday, 4 January 2018 06:53

Ex-UBS Libor Trader Fingers Bosses

The Libor scandal, settled by UBS over five years ago, continues to haunt the Swiss bank. A former UBS trader says the wrong-doing was signed off by higher-ups. 

FINANCE Thursday, 4 January 2018 06:45

Ex-UBS CEO Defends Bitcoin

Bankers such as Jamie Dimon, Sergio Ermotti, and Tidjane Thiam have criticized skyrocketing cryptocurrencies. A former colleague warns of a «choir or ignoramuses».

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 January 2018 16:47

Tech Billionaire Links With Singapore Firm

Singapore-based Golden Equator has won a sought-after serial entrepreneur as an advisor.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 January 2018 12:58

Hong Kong Prepares to Rise Again

Hong Kong could see up to 80 new listings in this year, with the hub regaining its crown as the world’s largest market for initial public offerings.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 January 2018 11:16

Franklin Templeton Bolsters Distribution Force

Franklin Templeton Investments appointed a new head of wholesale for Southeast Asia. The move follows the promotion of a long-standing Asian executive at the American asset manager.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 January 2018 09:25

U.S Denies Ma Moneygram Deal

When Jack Ma met with Donald Trump last year, hopes rose that the Chinese billionaire was expanding his tech empire in the U.S. Not so fast, the U.S. says.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 January 2018 08:11

Regulator in Blockchain First

Blockchain, the digital ledger technology behind bitcoin and other high flying cryptocurrencies, fired into action with a significant financial regulator on New Year's Day. Will others now follow?   

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 January 2018 07:00

Bank of China Names New Hong Kong Head

Bank of China appointed a group veteran as Chief Executive in Hong Kong. The move comes amid an organizational rejig at the subsidiary.

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 January 2018 15:49

ANZ Appoints Head of Markets India

Throughout 2017 ANZ trimmed the reach of the bank across Asia. In India however the bank is deepening its business penetration.

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 January 2018 13:46

Manulife Poaches From Amundi

Manulife Asset Management appointed a new head of equities, Singapore, nabbing an industry veteran from a rival.

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 January 2018 13:14

Goldman Sachs Swerves Tax With Bonus Payout

Goldman Sachs paid out an early bonus to its investment bankers, saving it millions in tax.

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 January 2018 11:05

DBS Inks New Insurance Deal

DBS Bank and Chubb announced a 15-year regional general insurance distribution partnership agreement.

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 January 2018 09:56

Banks Shrink to Stay Alive

The rapid spread of financial technology combined with steep population decline are forcing Japan's biggest banks to reshape their business models. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 January 2018 06:55

Tommy Fung: «Mass Adoption Will Come in the Region this Year»

Robotic Process Automation vendor UiPath secured a $30 million in funding for expansion and development. finews.asia talked to Tommy Fung, the sales director for Greater China Region.

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