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PEOPLE Wednesday, 26 June 2024 10:08

Federated Hermes Hires Ex-Goldman Executive

US asset manager Federated Hermes has expanded its family office business in Asia with the hire of a former Goldman Sachs executive.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 26 June 2024 09:59

Janus Henderson Hires Intermediary Sales Director

UK-based Janus Henderson Investors has announced the appointment of a director of intermediary sales in Asia.

FINANCE Wednesday, 26 June 2024 09:31

Betting on Biden or Trump with Vontobel

What impact does a Republican or Democrat victory have on the Stock Market? An Index Certificate now allows investments based on the election outcome.

FINANCE Wednesday, 26 June 2024 09:30

UBS Recruits Nearly a Dozen Bankers in the Middle East

Ten new employees are joining UBS from Deutsche Bank and HSBC in the Middle East region. Three of them will take on senior positions.

FINANCE Tuesday, 25 June 2024 15:42

Forrester: Most Financial Firms Have Implemented GenAI

Generative artificial intelligence is all the rage across global businesses with more than half of financial firms having implemented related use cases, according to a report by Forrester.

FINANCE Tuesday, 25 June 2024 14:36

AllianzGI Buys Stake in China Pension Insurer

Frankfurt-based Allianz Global Investors has become the first foreign firm to own a stake in China’s Guomin Pension.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 25 June 2024 13:10

Boris Collardi Searches For The Next Kylian Mbappé

He was a successful CEO at Julius Baer. As an investor, he significantly boosted EFG International. Now, Boris Collardi is trying his luck in football. His goal is nothing less than finding the next Kylian Mbappé.

FINANCE Tuesday, 25 June 2024 12:12

Stefanie Holtze-Jen: China Not Derailed by Geopolitics

Although geopolitical risks continue to weigh on China regarding tensions with the US, Deutsche Bank remains positive on the market with expectations of stabilization in the property sector.

FINANCE Tuesday, 25 June 2024 11:11

Former Credit Suisse Manager Launches Hedge Fund

Originally, the hedge fund launched by Bobby Jain was expected to raise around $10 billion from investors. Now, it will proceed with a significantly reduced budget.

HIGH-END Tuesday, 25 June 2024 09:44

Julius Baer: Price of Asia’s High-End Lifestyle Drops

The price of «living well» has fallen in the broader Asia Pacific region, according to a Julius Baer report, though the top cities still dominate globally.

FINANCE Tuesday, 25 June 2024 08:56

Hong Kong is Breathing Down the Neck of the Swiss Financial Center

Singapore and, in particular, Hong Kong are increasingly overtaking Switzerland as a financial hub. The extent of the Asians' determination has become evident in recent days in the banking strongholds of Zurich and Geneva.

FINANCE Monday, 24 June 2024 21:19

UBS Offloads Partial Stake in China Securities Unit

Zurich-based UBS has entered an agreement to sell a partial stake in the now-defunct Credit Suisse’s securities unit in mainland China, complying with local regulations.

FINANCE Monday, 24 June 2024 19:47

China’s Wealthy Play a Game of Musical Chairs

As significant levels of money and assets continue to leave the mainland, the ultra-high net worth now seem to be playing regional financial centers of Hong Kong and Singapore off each other.

FINANCE Monday, 24 June 2024 16:45

Nomura: Most Japanese Investment Managers to Add Crypto

Crypto demand is on the rise with more than half of investment managers in Japan interested in adding exposure to the digital asset class, according to a survey by Nomura.

PEOPLE Monday, 24 June 2024 14:51

Citi Nets Ex-HSBC Corporate Banker

A former HSBC executive has joined Citi to lead its corporate banking unit in Hong Kong.

FINANCE Monday, 24 June 2024 12:37

Jessica Cutrera: Speed Favors Hong Kong as Family Office Hub

The ultra-wealthy seeking to establish a family office find Hong Kong attractive due to its «ability to move relatively quickly», according to Jessica Cutrera, chairman of Family Office Association HK, citing advantages such as the lack of need for pre-approvals.

PEOPLE Monday, 24 June 2024 10:50

Citi Appoints Australasia Head of Debt Capital Markets

US banking giant Citi has relocated an executive from New York to Australia to head debt capital markets in the region.

FINANCE Monday, 24 June 2024 08:50

Nick Pfau: «Embracing New Responsibilities at Lumen Capital»

Just over two years since its founding, Swiss asset manager Lumen Capital is embarking on its second development phase. The firm is seeking entrepreneurial-minded professionals to create value-added solutions for clients and contribute to shaping its business...

PEOPLE Friday, 21 June 2024 23:46

Long-Time UBS Banker Now Playing in the Metaverse

From the financial world to the gaming industry: Former UBS banker Theresia Le Battistini is now pursuing different goals. She is the mastermind behind the mobile game «Fashion League.» In an interview with finews.asia, the Asian entrepreneur reveals what makes her...

FINANCE Friday, 21 June 2024 17:14

LGT: Wait for Calmer Geopolitics Before China Entry

China’s market outlook has improved slightly, according to Liechtenstein-based LGT, but investors are still advised to wait for geopolitics to calm down first due to the current election cycle in the US.

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