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FINANCE Thursday, 26 October 2017 07:01

New Zealand Regulator Joins Chorus of Caution

The financial regulator in New Zealand joined a growing list of Asia-Pacific voices warning on the dangers of cryptocurrencies and ICO's.

FINANCE Wednesday, 25 October 2017 17:20

Vontobel Is Raking in Assets

Vontobel has attracted substantial amounts of net new money across all divisions in the first nine months of this year. And it isn’t done yet.

FINANCE Wednesday, 25 October 2017 16:35

Fintech Brings Old Rivals Together

Hong Kong and Singapore have regularly sparred to claim the crown of regional financial technology hub. Now the two high achievers have decided to team up.

FINANCE Wednesday, 25 October 2017 13:16

Law Firm to Wealthy Clients in Data Breach

The financial details of wealthy clients are set to be leaked after a prominent offshore legal firm, with Asian offices, was hacked.

FINANCE Wednesday, 25 October 2017 12:18

Former UBS Executive Joins UBS Spinoff as CIO

UBS spinoff Crestone Wealth Management appointed a new chief investment officer.

FINANCE Wednesday, 25 October 2017 11:38

CEO at Citi Private Bank Asia to Retire

The head of Citi's Private Banking business in Asia announced his retirement.

FINANCE Wednesday, 25 October 2017 10:37

Law Firm to Operate Private Blockchain

K&L Gates becomes one of the first major law firms to implement its own private distributed ledger platform.

FINANCE Wednesday, 25 October 2017 10:03

Allianz Unit Elvia Launches Robo Adviser

Elvia insurance company has launched a robo adviser in Switzerland, adding to the growing number of automated banking providers. Elvia eInvest’s CEO told finews.asia what targets he aims to achieve with the service.

FINANCE Wednesday, 25 October 2017 09:35

MAS to Watch Cryptocurrencies

Singapore has no immediate plan to regulate cryptocurrencies but will remain alert to money laundering and other potential risks stemming from their use.

FINANCE Wednesday, 25 October 2017 07:01

Fintech Sandbox to be Enhanced

Australia's regulatory sandbox will be expanded to include a wider range of fintech products and services following relatively poor take-up by the industry.

FINANCE Wednesday, 25 October 2017 07:00

Pension Fund Selects Singapore for Asian Base

One of Canada's largest pension funds announced it will open a Singapore office.

FINANCE Tuesday, 24 October 2017 17:28

Searching for a Fintech Idol

It started with the search for a singing idol, then it was cooking now First Data and PortfolioQuest are teaming up for the first Singapore nationwide FinTalent competition.

FINANCE Tuesday, 24 October 2017 15:47

Credit Suisse: Activist Investor Plays Into Qatar's Hands?

A Credit Suisse activist investor may not have the heft to enforce a split-up of the Swiss bank, but his engagement may help to get rid of a major crisis-era investor.

FINANCE Tuesday, 24 October 2017 13:42

Brexit to be Hong Kong's Gain

Major financial institutions are not just looking at Frankfurt and Paris, Asian financial hubs are now gaining traction as relocation options.

FINANCE Tuesday, 24 October 2017 12:54

Avaloq Grows Asian Portfolio

Newly established Bank of Asia agreed a deal with a major Swiss based technology-driven financial services provider.

FINANCE Tuesday, 24 October 2017 12:09

Saudi Billionaire Alwaleed Joins Bitcoin Bashing

Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed has predicted an Enron-like ending for bitcoin. But the cryptocurrency keeps rising.

FINANCE Tuesday, 24 October 2017 10:28

HSBC Private Bank Boosts Fixed Income Unit

HSBC's private banking arm appointed a seasoned fixed income specialist for an Asia wide role. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 24 October 2017 07:54

Cryptocurrency Cards Set to Grow in Asia

Wirex has formed a joint venture with fintech investing firm SBI Holdings to launch a cryptocurrency payments card in Japan.

FINANCE Tuesday, 24 October 2017 07:01

Tezos Foundation Head Hits Back

The authors of digital token Tezos accuse a Swiss partner of enriching himself from $232 million from an initial coin offering. A well-known figure in Switzerland's crypto valley, he isn't taking it lying down.

FINANCE Tuesday, 24 October 2017 07:00

Fintech Hackcelerator 2017: What to Expect

KPMG Digital Village, the team powering the 2017 Global Fintech Hackcelerator, envisions more corporates partnering and adopting innovative fintech solutions.

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