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FINANCE Monday, 24 October 2022 09:22

«Breaking Bad» Credit Suisse and The Bad Bank

Credit Suisse's management must do one thing above all this week: create trust. Rumored plans for a bad bank could play a decisive role in doing so.

FINANCE Friday, 21 October 2022 16:02

Marcus Hüttinger: «Waiting in vain for perfect timing»

When should I get into the market? The interest in short-term forecasts seems to rise exponentially as prices fall dramatically, says Marcus Hüttinger in a piece for finews.first.

FINANCE Friday, 21 October 2022 15:35

Hong Kong May Grant Special Privileges for Summit Attendees

Attendees at the upcoming financial summit could be exempt from some Covid-related restrictions.

PEOPLE Friday, 21 October 2022 14:55

Avenue Family Office Adds 30-Year Veteran as Partner

The Hong Kong-based unit adds a long-tenured banking veteran as a new partner, finews.asia has learned. 

FINANCE Friday, 21 October 2022 13:50

Credit Suisse Said to Be Mulling Convertible Bond Sale

In order to pay for its restructuring Credit Suisse is said to be considering issuing a convertible bond or preferred shares.

FINANCE Friday, 21 October 2022 13:46

Credit Suisse Divests Its Allfunds Holdings

Credit Suisse is selling its shares in the Spanish fintech company. In doing so, it is pushing ahead with its restructuring.

PEOPLE Friday, 21 October 2022 11:46

Citi Bolsters APAC Treasury and Trade Solutions Unit

The US-based bank expands its treasury and trade solutions unit in the Asia Pacific region by appointing a 20-year veteran, finews.asia learned. 

FINANCE Friday, 21 October 2022 11:23

Swiss Banks Face a Tense Future in China

President Xi Jinping’s report to the 20th Communist Party congress hints at more tax and regulatory measures aimed at reducing wealth disparities.

PEOPLE Friday, 21 October 2022 11:00

JP Morgan Shifts New York Banker to Lead Southeast Asia ECM

The US-based bank will relocate a New York-based investment banker to the region later this year to head the Southeast Asia equity capital markets business, finews.asia has learned.

FINANCE Friday, 21 October 2022 09:52

Credit Suisse Cleared of FX Conspiracy Claims

The major Swiss bank receives welcome news after a US jury finds that it did not conspire with other global banks to rig prices in the foreign exchange market.

PEOPLE Friday, 21 October 2022 08:12

OCBC Names Head of Consumer and Wealth Units

OCBC appoints a new head for its consumer banking and wealth management businesses and maps out a strategy for accelerated growth. 

HIGH-END Friday, 21 October 2022 03:34

When Hardcore Financial Investors Become Soccer Fans

Top-flight soccer in the UK and Europe is attracting numerous Asian investors and private equity firms who see huge profit potential. But the new financiers are not welcome everywhere.

FINANCE Friday, 21 October 2022 03:30

UBS Steps Up Digital Transformation With Microsoft

UBS is launching a new IT initiative that will more than 50 percent of applications to move to the cloud. The bank is continuing to work together with Microsoft.

FINANCE Thursday, 20 October 2022 17:56

UBS: Investors Unprepared for History's Biggest Wealth Transfer

«You can't take it with you» is a phrase that might come to mind when planning an estate. Yet many wealthy individuals don't have an estate plan or will in place, according to UBS.

FINANCE Thursday, 20 October 2022 17:00

Activist Investor Makes IPO Case for Credit Suisse's Swiss Unit

A foundation is reviving the once-discarded idea of an initial public offering of Credit Suisse's Swiss unit. The spin-off would make the need for a capital increase spurned by shareholders less likely.

FINANCE Thursday, 20 October 2022 16:33

Hong Kong to Allow Private Jet U-Turn for Infected Bankers?

Summit participants who test positive for Covid while in Hong Kong could reportedly be allowed to leave via private jet.

FINANCE Thursday, 20 October 2022 15:05

AUM Growth Outlook Slips for Hong Kong Wealth Managers 

The outlook for client asset growth amongst Hong Kong’s private wealth managers has deteriorated in 2022, according to a survey by an industry body, despite a record year for net inflows.

PEOPLE Thursday, 20 October 2022 11:35

StanChart Hires Ex-Citi Executive to Lead International Banking

Standard Chartered has hired a former executive from Citi to «turbocharge» its international banking business.

FINANCE Thursday, 20 October 2022 10:15

Credit Suisse Faces US Jury Over Alleged FX Rigging

A US jury is reviewing claims about participation in a conspiracy to rig currency markets by Credit Suisse, the last remaining bank defendant in the case.

PEOPLE Thursday, 20 October 2022 09:09

«Mack the Knife» Documents a Life Lived Without Regret

John Mack, Wall Street legend and former Co-CEO of Credit Suisse, published his memoirs harking to a bygone era. The times described in it seem far away, but his disciples are still among us.

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