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FINANCE Monday, 14 August 2023 15:22

Swiss Finance Minister: «Doing the Decent Thing Can't Be Regulated»

The state guarantees for UBS have ended, and it's repaid the liquidity aid. For Finance Minister Karin Keller Sutter, the Credit Suisse case is far from over.

FINANCE Monday, 14 August 2023 14:56

Hong Kong Adds Third Licensed Crypto Operator

Hong Kong continues to make efforts to realize its ambitions to be a crypto hub with the introduction of another licensed virtual asset operator in the city.

FINANCE Monday, 14 August 2023 13:13

Has the Swiss Financial Industry Gone Bananas?

With the end of the emergency law, the federal government and UBS want to return to business as usual after the Credit Suisse takeover. It's precisely what's causing friction as the deal comes under fire.

FINANCE Monday, 14 August 2023 13:05

Credit Suisse Shareholders File Suit in Zurich Court

According to the Swiss Investor Protection Association (SAV), the lawsuit is to be filed with the Zurich Commercial Court on Monday. The plaintiffs are seeking compensation for losses they incurred as a result of the Credit Suisse takeover.

FINANCE Monday, 14 August 2023 11:30

Daniel Roarty: «Do Financials Have a Role in Sustainable Portfolios?»

Financial companies that help address some of the world’s most pressing socioeconomic challenges deserve attention from sustainability-focused investors, Daniel Roarty writes in an article on finews.first.

FINANCE Monday, 14 August 2023 10:56

Landmark Family Office Picks Hong Kong as HQ

A private multi-family office established last year has selected Hong Kong as the headquarters for its business.

FINANCE Monday, 14 August 2023 10:12

UBS Still Well-Positioned After Opting Out of Government Guarantees

UBS has slipped the surly bonds of state guarantees and liquidity injections with a bang. It still has a thick cushion to handle the integration of Credit Suisse.

FINANCE Monday, 14 August 2023 09:09

DBS Completes Citi Consumer Acquisition in Taiwan

Following DBS’s acquisition of Citi’s consumer banking business in Taiwan, it has become the market’s largest foreign lender.

FINANCE Monday, 14 August 2023 08:42

UBS: More Milestones to Come at End of August

Ending the government support mechanisms is an important milestone for UBS. The step which came earlier than expected, is intended to express confidence the Credit Suisse takeover can be achieved on its own. 

FINANCE Friday, 11 August 2023 17:44

The Disappearing Credit Suisse Trademark

The logo is the most important visual element of a brand. In the course of the integration into UBS, the sail-like symbol of Credit Suisse could soon disappear.

PEOPLE Friday, 11 August 2023 17:44

Swiss Consultancy Firm Names Singapore Leaders

Swiss-based finalix recently appointed two leaders in its Singapore office as the boutique consultancy firm looks to continue expanding in Southeast Asia.

FINANCE Friday, 11 August 2023 16:31

UBS Terminates Federal Guarantees for CS Takeover

With immediate effect, UBS is terminating the federal loan loss guarantees made to it by the government when it forced the bank to take over Credit Suisse on March 19. The decision renders the guarantees obsolete.

FINANCE Friday, 11 August 2023 15:24

BlackRock, Navigator Partner for Custom Portfolios

Singlife's investment platform, Navigator, has partnered with BlackRock to offer custom model portfolios to investors.

FINANCE Friday, 11 August 2023 13:20

Social Media and AI Make for a Dangerous Banking Cocktail

Credit Suisse won’t be the last casualty as banks and regulators are clearly on the back foot in an age of flash crashes and misinformation. Now even science is starting to weigh in on what needs to change.

FINANCE Friday, 11 August 2023 12:44

Avaloq: Banks Explore AI to Tap Affluent Segment

Greater focus on high net worth individuals has left many mass affluent clients underserved in Asia by local banks, according to Avaloq’s Gery Dachlan. Some are exploring artificial intelligence as a solution.

PEOPLE Friday, 11 August 2023 10:24

Citi Appoints Asia Commercial Banking Head

New York-based Citigroup has named a new head of commercial banking for Asia, based in Singapore.

FINANCE Friday, 11 August 2023 10:02

Liquidators, HSBC Seek Repayment From Lim Family

Yesterday, founder of fallen oil trader Hin Leong and his family went to court over alleged conspiracy and fraud that led to billions of dollars of unpaid liabilities to bank creditors. The prosecution is seeking personal responsibility and repayment.

PEOPLE Thursday, 10 August 2023 16:57

China Renaissance Chair Remains in Probe Co-op

The chairman of boutique investment bank China Renaissance remains under investigation in the mainland.

FINANCE Thursday, 10 August 2023 15:35

US Leaves China’s Financial Markets Out of New Ban

After a period of consultation, passive investments and listed mainland securities are likely to be exempt in order to prevent unintended consequences. finews.asia takes a look.

FINANCE Thursday, 10 August 2023 12:04

Hin Leong Family Heads to Court in Singapore

A former oil tycoon and his family are heading to court in Singapore to face liquidators seeking to recover billions of dollars to pay more than 20 bank creditors.

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