Many experts haven’t really looked closely enough at Japan, or write it off because of demographic trends, LGT’s Mikio Kumada tells finews.asia. He explains why he is optimistic for Japan's economic prospects.
Swiss banking software firm Avaloq is facing financial difficulties including a stumble in Singapore and has begun talking to private equity investors. Founder Francisco Fernandez risks losing his independence.
The image of a country – much like the one of a company, product or service – isn't merely a copy of reality. It is something that needs to be shaped with great care, Martin Dahinden, Swiss ambassador to the U.S., writes.
The much anticipated Singapore Fintech Festival drew to a close last night with over one million Singapore dollars being handed out to fintech start-ups, financial institutions, and technology companies.
Manulife International and Standard Chartered Bank in Hong Kong are beginning a 15-year distribution partnership, which came into effect at the beginning of this month.
As a momentous 2016 begins to wind down, finews.asia features a commentary from Josh Crabb, head of Asian equities, and Christine Johnson, head of fixed income, from Old Mutual Global Investors.
Former BSI banker Yeo Jiawei sought to distance himself from alleged 1MBD linchpin Jho Low in a criminal trial – but said he reaped millions from an Abu Dhabi official.
The American investment bank will end a three-year U.S. investigation by paying millions and admitting that it did a quid pro quo: hiring the offspring of influential Chinese in exchange for business.
Chinese customers in the past were known as being happy to take risks and as dedicated traders, until they learned their lesson the hard way, Bank Vontobel's Georg Schubiger says in an interview with finews.asia.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Association of Banks in Singapore have awarded 10 fintech companies a total of more than one million Singapore dollars at the fintech awards.
Global forecasts show that 2016 could reach a new peak in global deal announcements, even surpassing the previous record year 2007.
Visitors to the luxurious Shangri-la Plaza in Manila can now immerse themselves in the «Planet Omega» exhibition, a fascinating display that reveals the many facets that make up the Omega brand.
Stuart O’Gorman, Henderson's Director of Technology Equities, discusses what Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election may mean for tech stocks.
HSBC said it is opening an office in Australia, a move to expand its Asia-Pacific private banking activities. The British bank is targeting clients with more than $7.5 million, or A$10 million, in bankable assets.
Fund manager Capital Group is augmenting its presence in Hong Kong. The asset manager has registered additional funds for retail investors and expanded the business development team.
Banking is about to undergo sweeping cultural and structural change that will lead to cooperation agreements covering specific segments of the industry's activities, Kim Fournais, the CEO of Saxo Bank, told finews.asia in an interview.
Despite years of rapid economic growth, Asia is still home to about two-thirds of the world’s poor. In this context Credit Suisse has organized the sixth annual Philanthropists Forum in Singapore.
Asia-based investors are seeking to allocate more money to impact investing, according to a survey by Lombard Odier.
Asset manager PineBridge Investments has created a new role of Chief Operating Officer for Asia. This announcement follows a series of appointments as the firm continues to grow its team and operations in Asia.
Bank Indonesia, the central bank of the Republic of Indonesian, has joined its nearest neighbours and launched a «special office» to facilitate the development of financial technology.
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