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FINANCE Thursday, 10 August 2023 11:21

CyberArk: Hackers’ Ability to Steal Has Soared From AI

The ability for cyber attackers to steal data has become increasingly more sophisticated, according to US-listed identity security specialist CyberArk. Developments in artificial intelligence could make the threat worse.

FINANCE Thursday, 10 August 2023 09:56

US Limits High Tech Investments to China

US President Joe Biden has signed an order that will ban US investments into certain cutting edge technologies in China, including computer chips and artificial intelligence.

FINANCE Thursday, 10 August 2023 08:56

Anti-Woke Preacher Fails With Investors

There is hardly a topic that cannot be played on the stock market. Even anti-woke ETFs for conservative investors now exist. But two such products have now failed.

FINANCE Wednesday, 9 August 2023 16:16

Syfe Launches Discretionary Offering

Singapore-based digital investment platform Syfe has expanded its offering with the launch of discretionary portfolio services in Hong Kong.

FINANCE Wednesday, 9 August 2023 15:35

The China Bubble Bursts

The mainland confronts the specter of deflation while many countries in the West continue to fight heightened levels of inflation. It all looks very late 1980s Japan - but there are differences.

FINANCE Wednesday, 9 August 2023 15:14

DBS to Boost Greater Bay Investments, Hiring

DBS is looking to grow outside of its home market of Singapore, with a focus on the Greater Bay Area, China’s 11-city metropolis.

FINANCE Wednesday, 9 August 2023 14:52

Are Ratings Agencies Cowering Under ESG Fire?

American policymakers are seeing red on ESG, attacking financial institutions for their sustainability practices. Now, a powerful rating agency is doing a surprising about-face on its ESG ratings.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 9 August 2023 11:51

Ex-CS Head of Asia FX Trading Joins Morgan Stanley

Many former Credit Suisse employees continue to find new homes, including the fallen Swiss bank’s ex-head of Asia FX trading.

FINANCE Wednesday, 9 August 2023 11:35

Franklin Templeton Launches New Korea Office

California-headquartered Franklin Templeton has opened a new office in South Korea to support the local pension authority.

FINANCE Wednesday, 9 August 2023 11:03

Little Reason for UBS to Show Mercy to Credit Suisse's Investment Bank

As UBS restructures investment banking, Credit Suisse staffers are getting their turn. But former employees of the acquired bank cannot rest assured.

FINANCE Wednesday, 9 August 2023 09:50

Endowus Completes Another Funding Round

Singapore-based digital wealth manager Endowus has completed its latest funding round with new investors including Citi, MUFG and a few of Asia’s billionaire families.

FINANCE Wednesday, 9 August 2023 09:06

Greensill Administrator Suing Zurich Insurance

The administrator for a German bank owned by Greensill Capital is suing Zurich Insurance for losses it claims were covered by the Swiss insurer. Zurich said it will contest the action. 

PEOPLE Tuesday, 8 August 2023 17:06

CCB Cements Swiss Management Gap

The Chinese banking giant recently had to weather the departure of the Swiss architect of its local branch. Now China Construction Bank has found a replacement from a private bank, finews.asia has learned.

FINANCE Tuesday, 8 August 2023 16:39

Welcome to the Slow Boat from China

Both mainland imports and exports show seemingly precipitous double-digit percentage drops. Is this just a post-Covid blip - or is decoupling starting to have an impact? finews.asia takes a look.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 8 August 2023 16:08

Northern Trust Names APAC Fund Services Head

Chicago-headquartered Northern Trust has appointed a head of global fund services for the Asia Pacific region.

FINANCE Tuesday, 8 August 2023 11:57

UBS Welcomes Top CS Investment Bankers in Asia

In the coming months, UBS will look to downsize Credit Suisse's investment banking unit globally. Within Asia, the top regional leaders have reportedly been unveiled.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 8 August 2023 11:19

Vontobel Asset Management Appoints Korea Head

The asset management arm of Zurich-based Vontobel has announced the appointment of a head of South Korea.

FINANCE Tuesday, 8 August 2023 10:03

UBS Mulls Downsizing APAC Investment Bank

UBS is reportedly considering plans to shrink the investment banking headcount in Asia Pacific by around two-thirds and focus on markets outside Hong Kong.

FINANCE Tuesday, 8 August 2023 08:08

Ex-UBS Banker Fights and Wins Against US Sanctions

A former investment banker who worked for UBS went to court over her entry on American sanctions lists and won.

FINANCE Monday, 7 August 2023 16:11

HSBC Executive Criticizes UK’s Political Stance

London-headquartered HSBC’s head of public affairs has reportedly criticized the UK for bowing to the demands of Washington, especially with regards to China.

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