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FINANCE Tuesday, 1 November 2022 14:21

Raffles Family Office Completes Strategic Investment

Singapore and Thailand tie up to result in an investment in the next generation of digital asset infrastructure.

FINANCE Tuesday, 1 November 2022 13:55

Citi Completes Sale in Malaysia and Thailand

Transaction is part of the US bank's plan to exit its consumer business in Asia.

FINANCE Tuesday, 1 November 2022 12:49

Covid, Politics and Weather Not Favoring the Hong Kong Summit

Hong Kong’s widely anticipated financial summit to showcase the city’s reopening efforts will begin tomorrow. The event is facing increasing headwinds – including an actual typhoon.

FINANCE Tuesday, 1 November 2022 12:22

Singapore Fintech Festival Kicks Off

Key industry event to take place in person for the first time since 2019, with finews.asia returning as an official media partner.

FINANCE Tuesday, 1 November 2022 11:22

CLSNet: First Abu Dhabi Bank and UBS Go Live

Swiss bank UBS and First Abu Dhabi Bank join the growing CLSNet community of global and regional banks, which includes seven of the top ten global banks.

FINANCE Tuesday, 1 November 2022 10:48

Credit Suisse Doubles Down on Ultra-Rich in China

Credit Suisse will make China a central part of its Asia wealth management strategy in the coming years, including an increased focus on the onshore market.

FINANCE Tuesday, 1 November 2022 09:36

Hong Kong Announces Virtual Asset Ambitions

The Hong Kong government released a policy statement on the city’s crypto ambitions, including access for retail investors. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 1 November 2022 08:56

Saudi's Credit Suisse Stake Is Enough. For Now.

As one of its largest shareholders, Saudi National Bank supports the reorganization of Credit Suisse, yet for the time being it has no plans to pump more money into the bank.

FINANCE Monday, 31 October 2022 18:22

Saudis Take Bulk of Credit Suisse Qualified Investor Stake

Qualified investors committed to buying 462 million new Credit Suisse shares for 3.82 Swiss francs, generating about 1.76 billion francs.

FINANCE Monday, 31 October 2022 16:11

Digital Marketplace Alta Acquires Hg Exchange

Singapore-based Hg Exchange has been acquired by Southeast Asian alternatives marketplace Alta, marking yet another development for the digital asset industry. 

PEOPLE Monday, 31 October 2022 14:44

Lombard Odier Names Sucessor to Asia CIO

Lombard Odier’s Asia chief investment officer has left the Swiss pure-play after more than 14 years, finews.asia has learned, with a replacement named internally.

FINANCE Monday, 31 October 2022 11:43

Credit Suisse: «One Bank» Model in a Two-Bank Structure?

First, Credit Suisse’s Asia unit lost its structural autonomy. Now, the arms’ length distance to investment banking capabilities has also extended. Will the troubled Swiss lender remain «the bank for entrepreneurs» in the region?

FINANCE Monday, 31 October 2022 08:23

Andreas Ita: «The CS First Boston Solution is an Elegant One»

Andreas Ita has high praise for Credit Suisse's new strategy. The former UBS executive and current managing director of consulting firm Orbit36 tells finews.com where bank management around Ulrich Koerner has more work to do.

FINANCE Monday, 31 October 2022 00:16

Hong Kong Fintech Week Kicks Off

The five-day Hong Kong FinTech Week kicks off today with expectations of 20,000 physical attendees. 

FINANCE Sunday, 30 October 2022 15:51

Gold Holds No Glitter for Ethereum Co-Founder

Which has more merit, digital or traditional gold? For Ethereum mastermind Vitalik Buterin, there is no doubt.

FINANCE Friday, 28 October 2022 18:00

Ralph Ebert: «Compliance Culture in Transformation to Digital Culture»

Global surveys show that most digital transformation programs fail due to culture and people rather than technology. Ralph Ebert writes in his essay for finews.first. how this root cause particularly affects the balance of Compliance Culture vs. Digital Culture.

FINANCE Friday, 28 October 2022 16:35

China Arrests Ex-CMB President

The former president of China Merchants Bank has reportedly been arrested due to alleged bribery and abuse of power, six months after he stepped down from the local lender.

FINANCE Friday, 28 October 2022 15:34

Hong Kong Arrests Duo for Record Money Laundering Case

Hong Kong authorities have arrested two individuals over a record money laundering case involving nearly half a billion dollars worth of precious metals.

FINANCE Friday, 28 October 2022 15:23

Credit Suisse's Largest Shareholder: «Aggressive Approach»

Harris Associates, Credit Suisse's largest shareholder to date, welcomes CEO Ulrich Koerner's restructuring plans for bringing the bank into shape.

FINANCE Friday, 28 October 2022 14:41

The Secret Winner of Credit Suisse's Restructuring

With its reorganization, Credit Suisse has yet to convince markets and investors. Nevertheless, a winner emerges from the ranks of the Swiss bank.

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