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FINANCE Friday, 26 February 2016 20:21

Most Digital Bank in Swiss Banking

Two years ago, finews.ch labelled Glarner Kantonalbank the digital bank of Switzerland. In the meantime, fintech has taken hold of the financial services industry. Lessons to be learnt?

PEOPLE Friday, 26 February 2016 17:43

Law Firm Adds Three Partners in Hong Kong

Responding to market developments, Latham & Watkins has appointed a trio of solicitors with extensive experience in private equity and leveraged finance in Asia.

REAL ASSETS Friday, 26 February 2016 17:25

Billionaire Jack Ma Snaps up Bordeaux Estate

China’s second richest man, Alibaba founder Jack Ma, is the latest Chinese investor to purchase a renowned French vineyard.

FINANCE Friday, 26 February 2016 12:21

Arrest Warrant for Alleged Insider Dealer

A mainland Chinese resident who did not appear at court in Hong Kong to answer three insider dealing charges laid by the Securities and Futures Commission now faces arrest.

REAL ASSETS Friday, 26 February 2016 11:00

M&G on the Outlook for Asia Pacific Real Estate

An overview of the current Asian property markets for finews.asia from Erle Spratt, Fund Manager of M&G Asia Property Strategy, M&G Real Estate

FINANCE Friday, 26 February 2016 07:00

Martin Gilbert: «Helicopters Won’t Save Us»

In an exclusive essay for finews.asia the charismatic Chief Executive of Aberdeen Asset Management, Martin Gilbert, shares his skepticism on the G20 finance ministers meeting in Shanghai this week.

FINANCE Friday, 26 February 2016 06:50

Former Asian Head Moves to Geneva

HSBC Private Bank has appointed a Head of Investment Services and Product Solutions, Continental Europe and MENA.

PEOPLE Thursday, 25 February 2016 17:50

Phillips Continues Asian Push

Following recent expansion into the vibrant Hong Kong market the global auction house Phillips has hired a new regional representative in Japan.

FINANCE Thursday, 25 February 2016 17:22

Zurich Responds on Asian Commitment

Addressing media reports that had hinted at the possibility of Zurich exploring an exit from some parts of Asia, the insurer has acted to clarify its position.

FINANCE Thursday, 25 February 2016 12:51

Goldman Sachs 1MDB Banker Departs

U.S. Bank Goldman Sachs has officially parted ways with a senior banker who has, along with the firm, been caught up in the controversy swirling around Malaysia’s state investment fund.

FINANCE Thursday, 25 February 2016 12:24

Canadian Bank to Offload Asian Investment

Canada’s Scotiabank plans to dispose of its 49 percent share in Thanachart Bank, Thailand’s biggest automobile lender and has reportedly appointed Morgan Stanley to advise it on the sale.

FINANCE Thursday, 25 February 2016 07:37

Australian Prime Minister Pushes FinTech

An expert advisory group will help to make Australia the leading market for FinTech in Asia Pacific, according to Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

PEOPLE Thursday, 25 February 2016 07:31

Chubb Hires Arts Consultant in Singapore

A Regional Fine Arts Specialist at Chubb is now responsible for growth and development in the Asia Pacific region.

FINANCE Thursday, 25 February 2016 06:42

Susanna Gopp: «Are You Still Catering to Clients or Rather to Real People?»

People working in the financial services industry have developed a lingo that betrays the fact that they are catering for real people, writes Susanna Gopp in an essay for finews.asia.

FINANCE Thursday, 25 February 2016 06:05

Saxo Bank Capitalizes on Banker Turned Formula 1 Driver

Saxo Bank will use its sponsorship of Formula 1 racing driver Romain Grosjean in 2016 to showcase the strength and the value of financial technology and innovation.

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 February 2016 17:03

The Swiss Bank Which Pays the Highest Wages

In the wage statistics, one Swiss bank is miles ahead of its competitors. Meanwhile, salaries at Credit Suisse and Julius Baer have declined last year, a compilation by finews.asia shows.

REAL ASSETS Wednesday, 24 February 2016 16:31

Chinese Firm to Erect Western Europe’s Highest Residential Tower

Shanghai-based Greenland Group has received planning permission to build what it claims will be Western Europe’s tallest residential tower in London.

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 February 2016 16:17

Family Office Pumps $30 Million into Fintech

A well-known Australian family fund, which wishes to remain anonymous, has made a substantial investment in a Fintech Start-up.

HIGH-END Wednesday, 24 February 2016 14:45

Whisky Fund Makes Quick Progress

The Platinum Whisky Investment Fund is on track to return its first dividend to investors in 2016, as it capitalises on continuing strong growth in the rare whisky market.

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 February 2016 11:38

BNY Mellon: New Investment Management CEO

BNY Mellon, a global leader in investment management and investment services, has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer of the company's Investment Management business.

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