Standard Chartered Bank have announced the appointment of Damien Cummings as Global Head of Digital Marketing. He will join the Bank in June 2015 and be based in Singapore, reporting directly to Sanjeeb Chaudhuri, Group Head of Brand and Chief Marketing Officer. Cummings...
The New Zealand government will introduce new rules tweaking the law in an attempt to curb property speculation many feel is driven by overseas investors. Prime Minister John Key announced on Sunday that the Government planned a law change from October 1. The...
Sydney based diversified financial services company Spring FG Limited (Spring FG, ASX: SFL) is expanding its financial education offering and digital client recruitment strategies through the acquisition of financial markets publisher and website operator Digifi...
Hollywood legend Robert De Niro touched down in Manila yesterday to lend his presence to the launch of luxury boutique chain Nobu Hotel’s first Asian property. De Niro was accompanied by his close friend and acclaimed chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Guests at the new Nobu...
MetLife Hong Kong’s Infinity app, a digital time capsule and legacy creator, recently picked up its fifth industry award as it won Silver for “Best App” at the 2015 Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards. The highly decorated app also boasts the most popular insurance app...
Yet more news of financial institutions embracing FinTech as Malaysia’s CIMB Bank Berhad (CIMB Bank) and Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) have announced a collaboration to work with application developers to support the innovation agenda through the...
A quick round up of some senior moves across the Asian region. Henry Lee is now global head and CEO of HSBC's Alternative Investment Group, replacing Peter Rigg, who is leaving the bank. Neuberger Berman has appointed Kent Chen as managing director and leader of...
Startupbootcamp FinTech Singapore has appointed a new managing director (MD) in Steven Tong, formerly of Infocomm Investments and the London-based accelerator, and welcomed three new members in PwC Singapore, Pix Vine Capital and Jungle Ventures. The incoming MD...
The Indonesian owner of Inter Milan tycoon Erick Thohir has been in the news again this weekend claiming he will do all he can to bring success back to Inter Milan by pinning hopes on being able to secure the expensive services of Yaya Toure. Thohir loves his...
Manulife (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. has launched Manulink Enrich, a regular premium investment-linked plan designed to give customers a head-start in growing their wealth by investing 100% of the premium right from the beginning. Clients will also enjoy an increase in...
The Capco financial services and technology consultancy has opened a new office in Singapore to meet growing regional demand. The new Singaporean operation will be led by recently appointed Capco Partners Bao-Viet Lê and Charles Bokman. The latter will be...
Six more companies have been granted QFII status by China’s Securities Regulatory Commission. One each from Hong Kong, Singapore and the UK joined three Korean firms. For the first quarter of this year QFII A-share equity funds have been lifted by the bullish run...
Global financial services company Allianz is supporting the rehabilitation and rebuilding efforts of the recent earthquake in Nepal that led to loss of numerous lives and property. Manuel Bauer, Allianz SE Board Member responsible for Insurance Growth Markets,...
With substantial and growing business across the Asian region Swiss private bank Julius Baer have utilised the creative talents of a celebrated Hollywood filmmaker to help them raise their profile and branding image. The bank is celebrating its 125 anniversary...
It was a productive week for the Alibaba Group Holdings chairman Jack Ma. Earlier this week he made a US$200 million investment in Chinese private conglomerate Fosun International's HK$9.3 billion private placement. He also joined together with the son of China’s...
According to reports from Bangkok Siam Commercial Bank is partnering with Knight Frank Thailand to open a window to real-estate investment in London for its ultra-high-net-worth clients. Lalitphat Toranavikrai, head of private banking at SCB, said Thailand's...
We round up the moves across the region for the week ending 15th of May. It has been an active week with the other moves we reported midweek and here at the start of the week. Hong Kong: Jaya Jayaram left her role as head of the Indian desk at UBS in Hong Kong. Sara...
Top Multi-Family Offices and Wealth Advisor Firms are Breaking Away from the Pack. A new study from Family Office Exchange LLC (FOX), a global membership organization of enterprise families and their key advisors, has revealed growing profitability among...
An exceptionally rare and important Imperial jade seal will be auctioned early next month in Hong Kong through auction house Bonhams. The Imperial seal belonged to the fifth Emperor in the Qing dynasty, Jiaqing (reign 1796-1820) and will be offered in the Fine...
In a deal worth £575 million Cathay Life has purchased a significant city of London commercial building. The Walbrook Building a 10 story office and retail complex sits in the centre of London’s financial district. The deal is the largest real estate transaction...
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