An affordable and accessible digital financial services for the world’s unbanked has walked away with the «Best in Show» by the judges at the Fintech Finals 2017. What does it do?
Japanese heavyweight banks Mizuho and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust are said to be considering merging their asset management arms. Will this be the first of further business integrations in Japan?
LGT strategist Mikio Kumada in an interview with finews.asia analyses the influence of Donald Trump's announcements on the countries in Asia and gives a prediction about how the Chinese government will respond.
There is little sign that Julius Baer boss Boris Collardi will leave his role imminently, but it can't be ruled out that the charismatic and successful Swiss private banker will seek out a new challenge sooner or later.
Chinese investors are meeting fewer regulatory hurdles when they try to buy companies in Europe, than their own government imposes on foreign businesses.
Fidelity International has appointed a new Country Head for China. The asset manager recently became the first manager to register with the Asset Management Association of China as a private fund management company.
At its recent forum in Paris, financial technology firm Misys launched its new crowdlending module. The new offering could see banks seize back the upper hand in the $490 billion crowdlending market. How does it work?
Driven by emerging markets growth and Asia’s rising insurance penetration rates bancassurance has become a key focus with several banks in Asia. Allianz and a deeply rooted Asian bank have news of a new deal.
Emerging markets and Asia focused Standard Chartered Bank has named a new CEO for Hong Kong, the bank has also reshuffled a number of other roles.
The Swiss Business Association in Singapore presented its new website at its year end event. The evening was a pleasant and sociable gathering – here are some pictures.
Swiss bank Credit Suisse has announced it has reached a final settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice related to its legacy Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities business, paying a multi billion dollar fine.
Further political uncertainty in Europe tops the list of concerns for Singapore investment managers for 2017. But what about the incoming U.S. President?
On the back of a strong year for Citi's Debt Capital Markets team in Australia and New Zealand the U.S. bank has named a new leadership.
A former foreign-exchange trader from Deutsche Bank who admitted to deceiving the bank by making false trades, is facing a potential jail sentence and a fine for each charge.
Amid accusations of broken promises and poor decisions from the bank, the Singapore based Global Head of Digital Marketing at Standard Chartered, has left the bank. Why?
International real estate investment manager Savills Investment Management, has appointed a new Head of Investment in Australia.
The World Economic Forum 2017 aims to be different – in times of increasing skepticism about globalization. That's the forum's promise. Here are nine facts proving the contrary.
Two important Swiss asset managers are teaming up with the management and distribution of an fixed-income fund. An unusual agreement that may yet be the start of a new trend.
Hong Kong detailed its gripe with UBS over initial public offerings. The allegations go back to the 2009 IPO of a Chinese timber firm and could cost the Swiss bank dearly.
Australian bank ANZ has announced the appointment of a new Chief Economist, Southeast Asia and India, reporting to Khoon Goh, ANZ’s Head of Asia Research.
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