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FINANCE Monday, 22 August 2022 15:50

Citi's Asia Wealth Clients Pour Billions into Bonds

Citi has seen strong demand in Asia for fixed income with its wealth management clients in the region investing close to $5 billion in bonds over the last three months.

FINANCE Monday, 22 August 2022 15:09

US Prosectors Accuse Archegos of Deceiving Banks

US prosecutors accused fallen family office Archegos of misleading banks about risks immediately before its collapse in early 2021, as part of legal claims to which founder Bill Hwang has pleaded not guilty.

PEOPLE Monday, 22 August 2022 13:18

Credit Suisse Hires Replacement CFO, Reshuffles Board

A successor to Credit Suisse's chief financial officer David Mathers has been announced alongside a reshuffling of its top managers.

HIGH-END Monday, 22 August 2022 11:56

China Jails Reputedly Abducted Tycoon Jianhua

Billionaire tycoon Xiao Jianhua, reportedly abducted by Chinese security agents in 2017, has been sentenced to prison, and his conglomerate given an unprecedented $8 billion fine.

FINANCE Monday, 22 August 2022 10:43

HSBC to Open New Branch in Shanghai Free Trade Zone

HSBC will become the first international bank to open a Lingang branch as a way of promoting cross-border trade.

FINANCE Monday, 22 August 2022 10:14

Most of Credit Suisse Investment Bank Faces Risk of Overhaul

Most of Credit Suisse’s investment banking division could reportedly be put on sale or spun off as the Swiss lender aims to create a «capital-light» unit.

FINANCE Monday, 22 August 2022 10:00

UBS Faces Fine Over Messaging App Misuse

A settlement is near in the US involving banks' illegal use of personal messenger apps. Those banks involved, including UBS, are facing fines of up to $200 million each, according to media reports.

PEOPLE Monday, 22 August 2022 09:40

Credit Suisse Nets Ex-Jefferies Investment Banker in Australia

Credit Suisse hires a 26-year industry veteran to head its Australia infrastructure unit.

FINANCE Monday, 22 August 2022 08:40

The Next Big Swiss Banking Deal May Be Around the Corner

Boris Collardi has taken an $80 million stake in Swiss private bank EFG. He didn't do that just to keep the status quo. 

FINANCE Friday, 19 August 2022 22:04

Lukas Zihlmann: «How banks can improve their reputation»

The banking industry has specific idiosyncrasies that make it tough for them to manage their reputation, writes Lukas Zihlmann in a piece for finews.first.

FINANCE Friday, 19 August 2022 15:59

China Regulator Launches Banking Probe into Property Risks 

More attempts to stabilize the Chinese real estate market are underway with the banking regulator reportedly launching a detailed investigation into property-linked risks on balance sheets.

FINANCE Friday, 19 August 2022 14:58

Hodlnaut Unveils Police Proceedings and Mass Layoffs

Hodlnaut has disclosed that there are ongoing proceedings between the firm and the Singapore police, while also announcing mass layoffs at the troubled crypto lender.

PEOPLE Friday, 19 August 2022 12:57

Calvin Choi: Hong Kong’s Most Controversial Banker

Some may view him as an auditing pioneer and investment banking legend. Others call him a marketer lacking substance and a fraudster. Few will describe him as plain. finews.asia takes a look at the life and times of AMTD Group chair Calvin Choi.

HIGH-END Friday, 19 August 2022 09:48

HSBC: Singapore to House Most Millionaires Per Capita in Asia

Financial hub Singapore is projected to lead Asia Pacific as the market with the highest proportion of millionaires by 2030, according to a recent HSBC report.

FINANCE Friday, 19 August 2022 09:12

Ex-Credit Suisse Banker Suing Bank For Blowing Deal

A US fintech founded by an ex-Credit Suisse managing director is suing the Swiss bank for hundreds of millions of dollars in New York.

FINANCE Thursday, 18 August 2022 17:10

AMTD Digital’s Underwriter Probed by Hong Kong Watchdog

The underwriter of AMTD Digital, which saw its stock price surge over 32,000 percent following its IPO, was reportedly probed by Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission. 

PEOPLE Thursday, 18 August 2022 16:30

ING Nets ANZ Banker to Lead Wholesale Unit in Australia

ING has announced the appointment of an ex-ANZ executive to lead its wholesale banking unit in Australia. 

PEOPLE Thursday, 18 August 2022 15:16

Crypto.com Appoints GM for Singapore

Singapore-based exchange Crypto.com has announced the appointment of a general manager for its home market.

FINANCE Thursday, 18 August 2022 12:40

UBS Outlines Mass Millionaire Ambitions in Greater China

UBS Global Wealth Management has established a dedicated team to mass millionaires in the region and unveiled its ambition to double the number of clients in the segment for the Greater China market.

PEOPLE Thursday, 18 August 2022 11:03

HSBC Names Head of Global Banking for the Middle East

HSBC has internally announced the appointment of a new head of global banking for the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey.

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