Most heads of communication have been able to widen their powers over the past few years. They have an ever stronger influence on how the chief executives decide, the results of a study show.
According to the newest World Gold Council report, global gold demand surged in the first quarter of 2016, making it the second largest quarter on record. How come?
The fintech momentum continues apace with news that the U.K. and Singapore have constructed a «fintech bridge» to enable firms and investors from each country to gain access to opportunities in the other.
Zurich headquartered Julius Baer has apparently informed clients booked at its Singapore branch that it is about to impose negative rates on cash balances in selected currencies from as early as June.
finews.asia recently reported on the appointment of Johan Jooste as Chief Investment Officer at Bank of Singapore. The bank has now issued an update on other significant internal moves.
The current Chief Executive Officer of Cazenove Capital has been named as the new Schroders Global Head of Wealth Management.
Standard Chartered Bank has appointed a Chief Information Security Officer who will take on the bank’s information and cyber security governance.
Malaysia’s Maybank Asset Management and Japan’s DIAM have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate and venture into cross-border distribution funds.
Credit Suisse has ended the void at the asset management unit and replaced Bob Jain with an experienced CS banker.
Credit Suisse has had its first loss in the first three months of the year since 2009 – yet the shares are rising. Nine thoughts about today's release.
Credit Suisse, the second largest Swiss bank, has suffered a loss of 302 million Swiss francs, as it reported its figures for the first three months of the year. In Asia however the bank continues to build momentum.
Credit Suisse had a substantial pretax loss in the first quarter. The bank has however been able to reduce costs substantially, reaching more than half of the targeted cuts of staff numbers.
Following realignments within the Investment Solutions Group at the beginning of this year, the Chief Investment Officer at Zurich headquartered Julius Baer, will be exiting the bank.
Private bankers in Hong Kong, represented by the Private Wealth Management Association, want to double their assets under management within five years. So how are they going to achieve their target?
A new report from global real estate services firm JLL, reveals that seven of the ten most attractive cities for luxury retail are now in Asia Pacific. So who are the winners?
The wealth management business of Australia’s ANZ made up just 8 per cent of its earnings, however according to the CEO, wealth will be a key driver as the bank restructures. What does this mean?
UBS has hired a marketing specialist from Aberdeen Asset Management, adding her to the digital marketing team in its asset management business.
Alix Partners has added another top shot to its team of consultants, shortly after the appointment of Hans Ziegler. This time, the company has managed to add first-class banking expertise to its portfolio.
Swiss entrepreneur and former UBS adviser Claudio Cisullo started from nothing and is now one of Switzerland's 300 richest people. He just signed an agreement with Surbana Jurong, a developer from Singapore, which belongs to Temasek Holdings.
Chief Executive Tidjane Thiam made it clear last year that growth across the Asia-Pacific business would be a priority and would also be fully supported. Since then a flurry of new recruits have been signing up.
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