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HIGH-END Tuesday, 6 September 2016 11:42

Keeping Track of Passion Investments

The provider of financial data aggregation and money management eWise, is now enabling end-users to add their «offline» physical assets when assessing their wealth online.

FINANCE Tuesday, 6 September 2016 09:59

Rainforest Fund Queries Julius Baer on DiCaprio Ties and 1MDB

A Swiss foundation which has taken aim at environmentalist-actor Leonardo DiCaprio over potential links to 1MDB has redoubled its efforts. In the crosshairs this time: Swiss bank Julius Baer.

FINANCE Tuesday, 6 September 2016 09:20

Jobs Cuts at Barclays Singapore?

U.K. bank Barclays is said to be trimming Technology positions in Singapore.

FINANCE Tuesday, 6 September 2016 06:34

More Fines in Store for UBS and Credit Suisse

Fines and penalties for investment banks are poised to top last year's total. Credit Suisse and UBS are among those expected to pay billions to make amends for mis-selling securities linked to mortgages.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 6 September 2016 06:31

Vontobel Reshuffles Bond-Team

The Zurich-based private bank is reshuffling its bond team as it created a new group for global flexible investments.

FINANCE Tuesday, 6 September 2016 06:31

Team Move for Hong Kong Law Firm

Independent law firm Howse Williams Bowers has announced that a restructuring and insolvency specialist and his team of associates will join their firm from a rival this month.

FINANCE Tuesday, 6 September 2016 06:25

Philipp Hildebrand Downplays «Britzerland» Deal

The City of London is hoping for a Swiss-style deal with the EU to preserve its status as one of the world's top financial centers. The former president of Switzerland's central bank gave those hopes a reality check.

FINANCE Monday, 5 September 2016 15:02

Man Group Boosts Australian Unit

Investment Manager Man Group has announced a new senior management structure for the firm, alongside a number of internal promotions.

FINANCE Monday, 5 September 2016 10:16

HSBC Private Bank Enhances Investment Advisory in Singapore

HSBC Private Bank has appointed a Head of Investment Counselling together with a new Head of Ultra High Net Worth Investment Counselling.

FINANCE Monday, 5 September 2016 09:13

Hauck & Aufhaeuser: «This Is Fintech's Breakout Moment»

How did a venerable 220-year-old German private bank end up owning an online portfolio advisor? Hauck & Aufhaeuser partner Stephan Rupprecht tells finews.asia the reasons.

FINANCE Monday, 5 September 2016 07:19

Julius Baer on the Move

Zurich-based Julius Baer has been hiring for its Asian business units at a rapid pace this year. Now the bank that likes to claim Asia as its «second home» is set to move to accommodate the newcomers.

FINANCE Monday, 5 September 2016 06:56

Switzerland Pushes for Coalition of London, HK and Singapore

Patrick Odier, the acting President of the Swiss Bankers Association, called for close cooperation between financial centers outside of the U.S. and the EU.

FINANCE Monday, 5 September 2016 06:54

Standard Chartered Names New Philippines CEO

Standard Chartered has appointed its first Filipina CEO to replace current Chief Executive Anirvan Ghosh Dastidar. The move will see the first female Filipino CEO lead the Philippine business.

FINANCE Monday, 5 September 2016 06:52

Indonesian Tax Amnesty Gets Serious Backing

Indonesian tycoons are now coming around to embrace the much touted signature policy of President Jokowi. Will the growing acceptance of the amnesty hurt Singapore’s financial hub status?

PEOPLE Monday, 5 September 2016 06:52

Morgan Stanley Star-Analyst Joins Schroders

A very well respected banking analyst, working the last 14 years for Morgan Stanley, has been appointed Global Head of Strategy at British asset manager Schroders.

HIGH-END Monday, 5 September 2016 05:45

Mercedes’ Answer to the Tesla

The German luxury carmaker has unveiled a concept car that stands up in a comparison to Tesla in design. Here are the first pictures.

FINANCE Friday, 2 September 2016 22:00

Urs Schoettli: «Women's Empowerment in Japan»

When it comes to the presence of women in high office, be it in politics or in business, Japan is definitively a developing country, writes Urs Schoettli in an essay for finews.first.

FINANCE Friday, 2 September 2016 18:03

Senior Hire for Vanguard Australia

American fund management firm Vanguard has announced a new Head of Legal and Compliance for its Australian unit.

FINANCE Friday, 2 September 2016 16:21

Former Credit Suisse Unit Head Joins HSBC Private Bank

HSBC Private Bank has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director, Regional Head of Advisory and Sales Management, Asia-Pacific, who will be based in Hong Kong.

FINANCE Friday, 2 September 2016 16:20

Visa Opens University Campus in Singapore

Global financial services firm Visa has announced the opening of the first international campus of Visa University at its Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore.

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