Wednesday, 29 April 2026

FINANCE Friday, 16 September 2022 16:03

Asia Dominates Global Crypto Adoption

Nations in the fastest-growing and most populous continent of Asia dominated the top ranks in global crypto adoption, according to blockchain data provider Chainalysis, including China which had banned the digital asset class.

FINANCE Friday, 16 September 2022 14:51

Hong Kong's Long Goodbye

Lines extend beyond the British consulate for a fifth straight day as residents pay their respects to the Queen. 

PEOPLE Friday, 16 September 2022 14:42

South Korea Reviews Request to Revoke Do Kwon’s Passport

Do Kwon could be forced to return from Singapore to South Korea to face the music as authorities reportedly review a request to revoke his passport.

FINANCE Friday, 16 September 2022 11:54

Private Debt Goes Mainstream in Asian Wealth Management

Rising risks from inflation, recessionary pressures interest rates and more have fuelled demand for alternatives as investors avoid public market jitters. For private debt, 2022 may be the year the asset class goes mainstream in wealth management

FINANCE Friday, 16 September 2022 11:51

René Buhlmann: «There Are No Quick Wins in China»

After two decades of helming major financial services providers in Asia, René Buehlmann is a top Swiss expert in the region. In an interview with finews.asia, Abrdn's head of Asia talks about fundamental changes for business with the region.

FINANCE Friday, 16 September 2022 09:11

Cathie Wood Goes on a Buying Spree

Cathie Wood and her ARK Investment Management firm are using the recent stock market selloff to go on a buying binge, snapping up shares of nearly 30 companies. 

FINANCE Friday, 16 September 2022 09:08

Claudio de Sanctis: «Discretion is in My DNA»

Claudio de Sanctis may not speak German, but he still made it to the top of Deutsche Bank, which he maintains is the last fully global bank. In an interview with finews.com, he says the world is facing unprecedented complexity and volatility.

FINANCE Thursday, 15 September 2022 16:43

Hong Kong Secures More Summit Attendees

Hong Kong’s upcoming financial summit has reportedly secured the attendance of top executives from about 20 global firms including the CEOs of Citi and Morgan Stanley.

FINANCE Thursday, 15 September 2022 15:53

Singapore Beefs Up Job Creation Drive in Finance

Singapore authorities will further strengthen financial talent development in the city-state with projections of up to 20,000 newly created jobs in the sector over five years.

FINANCE Thursday, 15 September 2022 14:58

Citi: Geopolitics is the Top Concern for Asian Family Offices

Asian family offices cited growing international tension as their top near-term concern for markets and the economy, according to a recent survey by Citi.

FINANCE Thursday, 15 September 2022 12:58

UBS Beset by Leadership Rumors

Resentment stirs at the group executive board over CEO Ralph Hamers' appointments while chairman Colm Kelleher keeps the pressure up.

PEOPLE Thursday, 15 September 2022 11:26

Deutsche Bank Confirms New Global FX Co-Head for APAC

Deutsche Bank has announced the appointment of a new co-head of global foreign exchange for Asia Pacific.

FINANCE Thursday, 15 September 2022 10:32

Fosun Denies Regulator Call for Bank Review

Giant non-state conglomerate Fosun denied media reports that major local lenders were asked by regulators to review their financial health for related exposure.

PEOPLE Thursday, 15 September 2022 09:23

South Korea Issues Arrest Warrant for Do Kwon

South Korea is seeking to arrest half a dozen people from the Terra fiasco, including founder Do Kwon, over alleged violation of capital markets laws.

FINANCE Thursday, 15 September 2022 08:58

UBS Goes Organic After Scrapped Wealthfront Deal

After breaking off the deal with US robo-advisor Wealthfront, UBS will take a different approach to attract its next generation of wealth management clients.

FINANCE Thursday, 15 September 2022 08:58

UBS's Fizzling PR Campaign to Boost its Share Price

Handsome profits, takeovers, and PR tours by the big bosses with major investors have not been able to significantly increase UBS's market valuation. The latest effort has also shown little traction so far.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 14 September 2022 18:04

HSBC Bolsters Trust and Fiduciary Unit in Asia

HSBC has announced the appointment of a Southeast Asia head of trust and fiduciary services for its private banking arm.

FINANCE Wednesday, 14 September 2022 16:25

Abrdn to Shed Stake in India Insurer

British asset manager abrdn is reportedly selling a stake in Indian insurer HDFC Life.

HIGH-END Wednesday, 14 September 2022 15:22

US, China Lead Applications for New Thailand Visa

Thailand’s new visa program which targets wealthy foreigners has attracted hundreds of individuals after its launch earlier this month, with US and China leading demand.

FINANCE Wednesday, 14 September 2022 14:56

Bank of East Asia Executive Detained in Beijing

A senior executive from Bank of East Asia has reportedly been detained in Beijing over an investigation linked to bank loans and suspected bribery.

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