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FINANCE Wednesday, 4 November 2015 15:25

FINTECH: HKEx Supports Hong Kong's Emerging FinTech Industry

Yet more backing has emerged for the burgeoning Fintech sector as Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) have announced that it has become a Supporting Organisation of the SuperCharger Accelerator, Hong Kong's first programme dedicated to helping both...

 FINANCE Wednesday, 4 November 2015 15:24

Young China Generation To Shape China’s Future Consumption, Development Of Industries: Credit Suisse

The Young China generation – born between 1985 and 1995 under China’s One-Child Policy – is expected to contribute 35% to China's total consumption in 2020, more than double the 15% contributed in 2014, according to Credit Suisse analysts presenting at the 6th...

 FINANCE Wednesday, 4 November 2015 15:21

SMBC Completes Integration Of Citibank’s Japanese Retail Banking Operations

SMBC Trust has completed the acquisition and integration of the entire retail banking business of Citibank Japan, which includes approximately 720,000 private clients, 34 branches, and around 1,540 employees. Through this acquisition, SMBC Trust aims to further...

 FINANCE Tuesday, 3 November 2015 23:55

UBS Announces Group Executive Board Moves – Asian Change

Swiss banking giant UBS Group AG today announced changes to its Group Executive Board (GEB), the firm's most senior management body, and to its Board of Directors (BoD). Robert J. McCann will take on a new role as Chairman UBS Americas where he will focus on...

 FINANCE Tuesday, 3 November 2015 23:42

Standard Chartered Reports Third Quarter Loss - Wealth Management Hit

Standard Chartered reported a pre-tax loss of US$139 million in the third quarter ended September. Commenting on the weak performance Bill Winters, Group Chief Executive, said “The business environment in our markets remains challenging and our recent performance...

 FINANCE Tuesday, 3 November 2015 15:32

BlackRock Overview: China’s 13th Five Year Plan – Steering to Sustainable Growth

An Update from BlackRock’s Helen Zhu Head of China Equities.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 November 2015 15:30

Swiss Bank Establishes Japanese Desk In Singapore  

Takuma Mizuguchi has joined Julius Baer as Team Head/Senior Relationship Manager of the newly established Japan desk in Singapore. In this new role, he will drive the Bank’s Japan coverage out of Singapore to serve some of the most sophisticated clients in the...

 FINANCE Tuesday, 3 November 2015 15:29

Dr Andrew Freris - Econote 42 - Where When And What To Invest In

Our regular contributor Dr Andrew Freris is making his Econotes research available to our subscribers. This is Econote No 42 Dr. Andrew F. Freris a well known figure throughout Asia. He possesses 47 years of market experience which includes senior positions with GT...

 FINANCE Tuesday, 3 November 2015 15:28

China’s Housing Market Continues To Improve Supported By Favourable Policies

Global real estate and services consultancy Knight Frank have released the Greater China Q3 2015 Report which looks at the Grade-A office, luxury residential and prime retail property markets in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Taipei. Luxury...

 FINANCE Monday, 2 November 2015 21:12

DBS Net Income Rises 6% in Third Quarter

Singapore’s DBS Group reported net profit of SGD 1.07 billion in the third quarter, up 6 percent from a year earlier, boosted by the net interest margin, a measure of lending profitability. 

FINANCE Monday, 2 November 2015 20:31

DBS 3Q Earnings Up 6% – Wealth Management Down On Quarter

Singapore’s DBS Group reported third-quarter earnings of SGD 1.07 billion, up 6% from a year ago. Total income rose 8% to SGD 2.71 billion as net interest income reached a record with net interest margin at a four-year high. Wealth Management, which comes under...

 FINANCE Monday, 2 November 2015 19:07

Julius Baer Hires Japan Specialist for Singapore Desk

Julius Baer installed a Japan desk in Singapore, hiring a former Credit Suisse banker as head of the team. The move came as the Japan business accelerated at the Zurich-based private bank in recent years.

FINANCE Monday, 2 November 2015 15:52

Chinese Purchasing Intent Index: Mediterranean Countries

Chinese buyers are becoming more comfortable in international markets, and looking beyond the destinations that have traditionally been most popular. Attractive lifestyles, affordable luxury property pricing and competitive investor visa programs have added to...

 FINANCE Monday, 2 November 2015 15:51

DBS Foundation Announces Inaugural Batch Of Grant Recipients

DBS Foundation, the first foundation in Singapore dedicated to championing social entrepreneurship, has announced the recipients of its inaugural Social Enterprise Grant Programme. Eleven social enterprises (SEs) from Singapore, Hong Kong, China, India, Indonesia...

 FINANCE Monday, 2 November 2015 15:50

Deutsche Bank Leaves New Zealand But Keeps A Link

Deutsche Bank will close its New Zealand operations as part of global cut backs, however this doesn't amount to a comprehensive withdrawal from the market because of its interest in Craigs Investment Partners and the capacity to serve its New Zealand clients from...

 FINANCE Monday, 2 November 2015 15:49

RMB Falls Back To 5th Position As International Payments Currency

According to SWIFT data, the RMB has dropped a position in the currency rankings for international payments, whilst underlying growth remains positive. SWIFT's latest RMB tracker shows that the Chinese currency fell back one place to position #5 in the ranking...

 FINANCE Saturday, 31 October 2015 16:03

Angela Merkel Pushes German And Chinese Exchange Link

In a signing ceremony in Beijing led by German chancellor Angela Merkel and Deutsche Börse chief executive Carsten Kengeter, Frankfurt sneaked ahead in its battle with London to connect to China's capital markets. Deutsche Börse, Germany's largest exchange, will...

 FINANCE Saturday, 31 October 2015 16:02

Fintech Companies Could Hold Key To $2 trillion SME Funding Gap

Financial technology companies are leading the way in disruptive innovation in financial services, helping to bridge a $2 trillion funding gap for millions of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking credit to grow their business. This is the conclusion...

 FINANCE Saturday, 31 October 2015 16:01

Bonhams Hong Kong To Bring Exceptional Imperial Chinese Art To The Market

The exceptional collection of Chinese art was carefully assembled between the 1950s and the 1970s under the guidance of William Wilberforce Winkworth (1897 – 1991). It will be offered at Bonhams Hong Kong on 3 December 2015. One of the most erudite Asian art...

 FINANCE Saturday, 31 October 2015 16:00

J.P. Morgan Supports Korea Foundation For Women

J.P. Morgan and the Korea Foundation for Women, a Seoul-based non-profit organization, have joined forces to help women from multicultural and low-income families to launch small businesses and boost their earnings potential. The My Future, My Business program...

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