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PEOPLE Friday, 7 July 2023 12:45

UBS Wealth Unit Appoints CS Bankers to Top Roles

UBS has announced even more leadership changes to its wealth management business, finews.asia has learned, including the appointment of senior ex-Credit Suisse bankers in the region.

FINANCE Friday, 7 July 2023 12:09

Can Singapore's MAS Influence SNB on Climate Policy?

With a climate protection program, Singapore's monetary authority is directly involving itself in the transformation of the economy. For the Swiss National Bank, such a program is currently out of the question.

FINANCE Friday, 7 July 2023 11:56

Despite AI Chatbots, Regional Corporate Lawyers Want More Lawyers

A survey finds corporate legal departments in Asia uniquely stressed and unhappy. finews.asia takes a look.

FINANCE Friday, 7 July 2023 10:44

Mark Matthews: «We Don’t Have Confidence in China Yet»

There are still signs of weak economic sentiments within China, according to Julius Baer, which is not yet ready to turn bullish on the country's markets.

FINANCE Friday, 7 July 2023 10:44

Credit Suisse Rescuers are on a Justification Tour

Following in the footsteps of the Finma director, a former Swiss National Bank director speaks out on the emergency rescue of Credit Suisse. The finger is being pointed at its management.

FINANCE Friday, 7 July 2023 10:15

Financing Hurdle Cleared in CS Takeover Price Suit

A lawsuit aimed at the price UBS paid for Credit Suisse now has enough plaintiffs and money to proceed. The Lausanne-based legal startup Legalpass is behind the action.

FINANCE Friday, 7 July 2023 09:23

More Bad News for Credit Suisse in the Middle East

The foundations of Credit Suisse's business in the UAE have become more wobbly. Dealmakers are opting to not wait around and see what happens with UBS.

PEOPLE Thursday, 6 July 2023 16:11

Barclays Names Asia Private Banking Head

London-headquartered Barclays has reportedly chosen a new head of private banking for Asia based in India, relatively unique location for the regional role.

PEOPLE Thursday, 6 July 2023 15:49

Deutsche Bank Hires Asia M&A Chairman

Frankfurt-based Deutsche Bank has hired a former Morgan Stanley dealmaker as its chairman of mergers and acquisitions in Asia.

PEOPLE Thursday, 6 July 2023 15:03

AIA Announces New Board Appointments

Hong Kong-headquartered insurer AIA has announced the appointment of two new independent non-executive directors.

FINANCE Thursday, 6 July 2023 14:06

Tidjane Thiam's Spac is Nearing the Finish Line

The «Freedom Acquisition» Spac launched by a former Credit Suisse CEO, is closing in on its first acquisition. After a final vote, the shell company will become a vertically integrated photovoltaic provider.

FINANCE Thursday, 6 July 2023 13:59

The Digital World Is a Money Laundering Dream

In a keynote speech to Singapore bankers, the FATF chairman is seeing a post-pandemic wave of tech-based financial crime.

FINANCE Thursday, 6 July 2023 12:19

Silverlake Axis: Digital Banks Need to Address Trust

In order to further drive growth, digital banks in Singapore need to address the issue of trust amongst users, or lack thereof, Silverlake Axis group managing director Andrew Tan told finews.asia.

FINANCE Thursday, 6 July 2023 10:18

Finma Boss Rebuffs Criticism Over Credit Suisse

Switzerland’s financial market supervisory authority faces heavy criticism for its handling of the emergency takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS. Now its head is calling for more powers.

FINANCE Thursday, 6 July 2023 10:17

MAS Adjusts Tax Incentives for Family Offices

The Monetary Authority of Singapore will be adjusting tax incentives for single family offices to deploy capital more purposefully for the benefit of the city-state and the broader region.

FINANCE Thursday, 6 July 2023 09:27

Singapore Foreign Fund Inflows Led by the Americas

Singapore has been a recipient of a significant amount of foreign funds since 2020, according to the local regulator, primarily from the Americas.

FINANCE Thursday, 6 July 2023 08:51

UBS and Credit Suisse Team Up With Soccer Players

Credit Suisse is launching a digital investing pilot project via its CSX banking app. This is despite the future of its Swiss business hanging in the balance after the UBS takeover.

FINANCE Wednesday, 5 July 2023 15:31

PE Firm Partners with Swiss Wealth Manager to Launch MFO

Private equity fund manager Tembusu Partners has joined hands with Zurich-based Reuss Private to launch a new multi-family office in Singapore.

FINANCE Wednesday, 5 July 2023 14:10

Endowus Expands Private Wealth Offering

Singapore-headquatered Endowus has announced the expansion of its alternatives offering within its private wealth business.

FINANCE Wednesday, 5 July 2023 13:39

HSBC's China Fund JV Partner Auctions Stake

HSBC’s fund joint venture partner in China is auctioning part of its ownership and the British lender has has the preemptive right to acquire.

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