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FINANCE Wednesday, 2 November 2016 09:22

UBS Invests in China and India Back Offices

UBS has opened another business solution center in China and is also investing in a new service center in India.

FINANCE Wednesday, 2 November 2016 07:26

Yeo Jiawei's Ex-BSI Boss Describes 1MDB Kickbacks, Lavish Lifestyle, Cover-Up

Former BSI banker Yeo Jiawei's boss was the first witness to testify against him in a 1MDB money-laundering trial, describing clandestine efforts to mislead investigators and cover up million-dollar kickbacks.

FINANCE Tuesday, 1 November 2016 18:23

Standard Chartered Stabilizes but Wealth Management Disappoints

Emerging markets and Asia focused Standard Chartered bank has seen its shares fall after the bank reported that revenues and net profit had declined.

FINANCE Tuesday, 1 November 2016 17:03

That's How Much EFG Paid for BSI

Switzerland's EFG International has to pay less for BSI private bank than originally agreed with the previous owners, BTG Pactual of Brazil.

FINANCE Tuesday, 1 November 2016 15:57

EFG International Appoints New CEO at BSI

EFG International appointed a new chief executive officer for BSI, the Ticino-based private bank it recently acquired. He isn't likely to last long in the position though, because the unit will be fully integrated.

FINANCE Tuesday, 1 November 2016 14:35

EFG Completes BSI Acquistion

Following receipt of all regulatory approvals, EFG International has announced it has completed the acquisition of BSI from BTG Pactual. What about Asia?

FINANCE Tuesday, 1 November 2016 13:00

First Trade via Robo-Adviser Service in Southeast Asia

Robo-advisory services will be predominantly utilised by pre-existing investors, with robo-advisors managing 10 percent of global AUM by 2020, new research shows.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 1 November 2016 12:51

Quantifeed Hiring from Banks

Quantifeed, a provider of digital wealth management solutions in Asia Pacific, has appointed a Chief Operating Officer and a Chief Financial Officer, alongside several other key senior hires.

FINANCE Tuesday, 1 November 2016 11:22

Singapore’s First Digital Platform

Investment advisory firm serving ultra-high net worth families globally Crossbridge Capital, has launched Connect by Crossbridge, Singapore’s first digital advisory platform serving accredited investors.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 1 November 2016 10:42

Senior Move at M&G Real Estate

M&G Real Estate recently restructured the portfolio management team of its core Asia property strategy. Now the global real estate fund manager has appointed a new Acquisitions Director in Asia.

FINANCE Tuesday, 1 November 2016 09:24

Simmons & Simmons in Singapore Joint Venture

International law firm Simmons & Simmons has announced that regulatory approval has been obtained for a new Joint Law Venture in Singapore.

FINANCE Tuesday, 1 November 2016 07:48

Millennial Money Manager app Launched

Singapore start-up FinGo Ventures, has announced a partnership with account aggregation specialists eWise, ahead of the launch of the mobile payments and bank account aggregation app, FinGo.

FINANCE Tuesday, 1 November 2016 07:45

Nine Witnesses in Ex-BSI Banker Case

Prosecutors are calling nine witnesses in their case against a former BSI private banker due to 1MDB dealings.

FINANCE Tuesday, 1 November 2016 07:30

How Tidjane Thiam Is Overtaking Sergio Ermotti

Sergio Ermotti, the boss of UBS, first launched the idea of a so-called superbank to share costs. But now it seems his cross-town rival Tidjane Thiam has been faster at coming up with a substantial plan for it.

FINANCE Tuesday, 1 November 2016 07:29

Australian Bank Links With Chinese Giant

Australia's Commonwealth Bank and Chinese billionaire Jack Ma's Alipay are set to collaborate to develop payments solutions.

FINANCE Tuesday, 1 November 2016 07:27

DBS Still Has Room for ABN Amro

After sealing a surprise deal in snaring the Asian wealth units of ANZ Piyush Gupta said, that he could not comment about any interest in acquiring the Asian private banking business of ABN Amro.

WEB'S BEST Tuesday, 1 November 2016 00:00

Web's Best – November 2016

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FINANCE Monday, 31 October 2016 18:19

Tidjane Thiam's Breakthrough?

Tidjane Thiam had his back against the wall for most of the first half of 2016. Now, signs are mounting that the Credit Suisse boss is about to reap the first fruits of his labors at the Swiss bank.

FINANCE Monday, 31 October 2016 13:06

Trial Begins for Ex-BSI Banker

The trial of former BSI banker Yeo Jiawei commences today in Singapore. Yeo faces a total of 11 charges that include money laundering and tampering with witnesses.

FINANCE Monday, 31 October 2016 11:02

Vontobel's Private Wealth Business With Asian Clients Is Profitable

Vontobel launched a growth strategy in Asia earlier this year. Surprisingly, the business with Asian clients is already profitable in private banking. How?

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