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FINANCE Monday, 13 February 2017 17:42

Former HSBC Employee Receives Life Ban

A former employee of British banking giant HSBC has been banned from re-entering the industry for life following her criminal convictions in Hong Kong.

FINANCE Monday, 13 February 2017 15:16

Credit Suisse: Looks at Expansion in Dublin

Credit Suisse is still calibrating its plans in the event of a sudden hard Brexit. However in Dublin the bank has already taken steps to expand.

FINANCE Monday, 13 February 2017 14:44

New Executive Director at J.Safra Sarasin

Swiss private bank J.Safra Sarasin has made another addition to its growing team in the Lion City. The Basel headquartered bank has been steadily adding to its Asian business units over the past months. 

FINANCE Monday, 13 February 2017 11:28

Vistra Completes Rebranding

Trust, fiduciary and fund administration services firm Vistra, has announced that Asia based company formation specialist, OIL has now rebranded to Vistra.

HIGH-END Monday, 13 February 2017 10:56

Wealthy Chinese Set to Face Increased Tax Avoidance Scrutiny

The State Administration of Taxation, will soon be collecting detailed information on foreign assets held by Chinese taxpayers, including financial accounts, insurances and trust funds.

FINANCE Monday, 13 February 2017 07:14

Chief Investment Officer Named at ANZ Wealth

ANZ Bank has made an internal reshuffle promoting from within as they appoint a new Chief Investment Officer for Wealth in Australia.

FINANCE Monday, 13 February 2017 07:06

Wealth Manager Enters Japan

A New York and Hong Kong based wealth management firm has been issued with a license for alternative investment and discretionary advisory in Japan. 

FINANCE Monday, 13 February 2017 07:05

Perpetual Hires Industry Veteran

Australian investment and trustee group Perpetual has announced the appointment of an industry veteran as its new Group Executive

FINANCE Monday, 13 February 2017 06:52

ANZ: Just a «Ludicrous» Notion

ANZ's Institutional Chief Mark Whelan has laughed off the accusation that his bank was pulling out of Asia, turning away from the expansive engagement of former CEO Mike Smith. So what is their strategy?

FINANCE Monday, 13 February 2017 06:45

Nicolas Roth: «Fake News' Threat to Investing»

What does fake news mean for investing, and how can investors profit from new, rapid-fire communication methods like Twitter, Nicolas Roth from Bank Reyl asks in his essay for finews.first.

FINANCE Sunday, 12 February 2017 06:20

Winter Nie: «If Donald Trump Started a Trade War With China»

U.S president Donald Trump is now entering uncharted waters. He has already demonstrated his ignorance of Asian affairs, writes IMD Professor Winter Nie.

FINANCE Friday, 10 February 2017 23:57

Credit Suisse Hires Hong Kong Private Bankers

Zurich's Credit Suisse has poached a veteran private banker for its Hong Kong business from rival Deutsche Bank, finews.asia has learned. She is the latest in a series of local hires from the Swiss bank.

FINANCE Friday, 10 February 2017 22:36

Leonteq: Big Shareholder Pulls Out

A major shareholder in Leonteq has pulled out – a bad omen for the crisis-hit derivatives specialist. Where does it stand now?

FINANCE Friday, 10 February 2017 19:43

Singapore Bank Sells Key Property

A Singapore-based bank is selling a landmark 28-floor office building near Raffles Place. The sale will lead to a hefty boost to profits.

FINANCE Friday, 10 February 2017 19:01

Authorities Swoop on Mossack Fonseca Again

Mossack Fonseca, the law firm at the heart of the «Panama Papers» scandal, was raided , according to media reports. The scandal has ties to Switzerland.

PEOPLE Friday, 10 February 2017 15:09

Credit Suisse Names New CEO for Symasia Foundation

As Benjamin Cavalli has taken additional responsibilities within Credit Suisse, the bank has appointed a new CEO for the Symasia Foundation, finews.asia can reveal. 

FINANCE Friday, 10 February 2017 14:16

The Digital Bank of Singapore

«Something very special is happening in the wealth world,» said Tan Su Shan, Group Head of Consumer Banking and Wealth Management at DBS Bank, as she announced her banks latest digital offerings.

FINANCE Friday, 10 February 2017 10:28

Japanese Bank Hit by U.K. Regulator

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has been heavily fined by a British financial watchdog for poor communication, following a punishment in the U.S.

FINANCE Friday, 10 February 2017 10:14

Bank IT Spending to Reach New Highs in Asia

Information technology research and advisory company Gartner says IT Spending in the Banking and Securities Industry in the «Mature APAC Region» will break through the $67 billion mark in 2017.

FINANCE Friday, 10 February 2017 07:21

Indosuez Builds Hong Kong Team

Indosuez Wealth Management has made a pair of additions to its Hong Kong unit. The move comes on the back of a recent management reshuffle at the bank. 

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