Tuesday, 4 November 2025

FINANCE Monday, 27 March 2023 14:43

Roger Ng Ordered to Forfeit 1MDB-Linked Gains

Ex-Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng has been ordered by a US judge to forfeit tens of millions of dollars in relation to the 1MDB scandal.

FINANCE Monday, 27 March 2023 12:32

State Banks Eye Crypto Opportunity in Hong Kong

China’s state-owned lenders are the latest players that are reportedly seeking to capitalize on the crypto opportunity in Hong Kong.

PEOPLE Monday, 27 March 2023 12:09

EFG Expands Front Office in Asia

Zurich-headquartered EFG has expanded its front office in Asia with the hire of eight new private bankers coming from Credit Suisse, Bank of Singapore and more.

FINANCE Monday, 27 March 2023 10:00

StanChart to Sell Jordanian Business

Standard Chartered has entered an agreement to sell its business in Jordan as part of broader plans to exit seven markets in Africa and the Middle East.

FINANCE Monday, 27 March 2023 09:45

UBS and CS in Crosshairs of DOJ Russia Sanctions Probe

US authorities are investigating several banks in connection to sanctions against Russia. Credit Suisse and UBS are among them.

FINANCE Monday, 27 March 2023 09:43

Tidjane Thiam Prefers to Blame Others

A former CEO of the failed Credit Suisse washes his hands of responsibility in a guest article for the Financial Times. He leaves no doubt about his successes, however.

FINANCE Monday, 27 March 2023 09:43

Swiss Crypto Bank Seba Aims High in Asia

The new Asia Pacific head of Zug-based crypto bank Seba Bank explains why it is focusing on the financial hubs of Hong Kong and Singapore in its Asia strategy.

PEOPLE Monday, 27 March 2023 08:12

HSBC Hires Head of Wealth Planning for APAC

A 30-year industry veteran is joining HSBC’s private banking arm to lead wealth planning in the Asia Pacific region.

FINANCE Sunday, 26 March 2023 00:17

Bernardo Brunschwiler: «The Damage Started with Clariden Leu»

Credit Suisse is the tale of a collapse foretold. Even in its core wealth management business, the decline has been very apparent for 15 years now, writes Bernardo Brunschwiler in a piece for finews.first.

FINANCE Friday, 24 March 2023 16:23

Hong Kong Rolls Out Goodies to Attract Rich Families

As part of its ambitions to be a famly office hub, the Hong Kong government has announced a slew of new measures that cover a wide range of areas including residency, art, philanthropy and more.

FINANCE Friday, 24 March 2023 15:56

UBS Desperate to Keep Credit Suisse's Asia Private Bankers

Asia is a very important growth market for the «new» UBS. The Swiss financial giant wants to retain Credit Suisse's top talent in the region.

FINANCE Friday, 24 March 2023 14:44

Bondholder Lobby Group Decides Against CS AT1 Lawsuit

Credit Suisse's writedown of its AT1 bonds roiled financial markets around the world, and law firms are considering legal action. But a group of major US and Canadian asset managers has decided against the move.

FINANCE Friday, 24 March 2023 14:30

Do Kwon Arrested in Montenegro

The chase for fallen crypto entrepreneur Do Kwon may have finally come to an end with his arrest in Montenegro. 

FINANCE Friday, 24 March 2023 13:53

The «New» UBS Makes a Big Jump

With investment products such as funds and ETFs, UBS is catching up with the international giants through its merger with Credit Suisse.

FINANCE Friday, 24 March 2023 12:26

HKMA: «Shareholders Are the First to Absorb Losses»

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued a statement supporting the traditional credit hierarchy, in the midst of ongoing worries about Credit Suisse’s AT1 wipeout.

FINANCE Friday, 24 March 2023 12:05

Banks Sound Off on AT1 Outlook

Markets were caught by surprise by Credit Suisse's multi-billion dollar AT1 bond write-off. Banks sound off on the future of the asset class, especially in Asia.

PEOPLE Friday, 24 March 2023 11:19

AmEx Appoints Asia Head

Payment card firm American Express has appointed a head of Asia based in Hong Kong.

PEOPLE Friday, 24 March 2023 10:38

UOB CEO Receives 2022 Pay Hike

Following a record 2022 for profits at UOB, its chief executive officer has received a pay increase of over 30 percent.

FINANCE Friday, 24 March 2023 09:25

Finma Defends Credit Suisse CoCo Bond Wipeout

Credit Suisse's full write-off of its AT1 debt as a condition of its takeover by UBS has come under severe criticism. After receiving numerous inquiries, the financial regulator explains the decision.

FINANCE Friday, 24 March 2023 09:23

SNB Chairman: «I Am Not Aware of Any Foreign Pressure»

The president of the SNB defended his institution against accusations it intervened too late in the collapse of Credit Suisse. It will keep a watchful eye on the market power of the newly emerging banking colossus.

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