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PEOPLE Wednesday, 10 August 2022 16:25

Alts Manager Waterfall Opens First Asia Office

A former executive from Natixis Investment Managers has been hired by New York-based Waterfall Asset Management to lead the Asia Pacific business through its first regional office in Hong Kong.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 10 August 2022 14:52

Franklin Templeton Appoints Head of China

Franklin Templeton has announced the appointment of a former Nomura executive as its head of China.

FINANCE Wednesday, 10 August 2022 11:36

Crypto: It's Riskier on the Sidelines

Despite the market crash, billions continue to flow into the crypto industry, and rather than flee the market traditional financial institutions are taking advantage of the lull to enter the blockchain business.

FINANCE Wednesday, 10 August 2022 11:34

Bad is the New Good for the Financial Markets

What is an investor to do when one piece of bad news follows another in the stock market? These days it appears to be taking the contrarian view and buying.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 10 August 2022 11:27

HSBC Nets Ex-Citi Banker in Russia

HSBC has hired Citi's former head of consumer banking in Russia to lead its wealth unit in India.

FINANCE Wednesday, 10 August 2022 09:51

Former HKMA Chief's SPAC Completes IPO

Hong Kong registers the third initial public offering of a special purpose acquisition company, backed by the city’s former central banking chief.

FINANCE Tuesday, 9 August 2022 17:06

Chinese Property Worries Trigger Surprise Trust Audit

China’s national auditor is making surprise checks in the nation's $3 trillion trust industry which is also feeling the ripples of the ongoing property crisis.

FINANCE Tuesday, 9 August 2022 16:14

High Taxes Are Driving a Crypto Exodus in Japan

Japan’s cryptocurrency industry is undergoing a wave of exits to friendlier markets due to the high corporate tax rate.

FINANCE Tuesday, 9 August 2022 15:11

Hong Leong Bank Chair Mulls Minority Stake Sale

Malaysian billionaire Quek Leng Chan is reportedly reviewing his stake in Hong Leong Bank, where he is its chairman, and considering options including a merger or sale.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 9 August 2022 13:25

MSCI Bolsters Client Coverage in Korea

MSCI has hired a 20-year financial industry veteran in South Korea to strengthen its client coverage in the market. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 9 August 2022 12:56

Are Hong Kong and China Leading a Meme Stock Comeback?

A handful of US-listed companies from mainland China and Hong Kong have recorded inexplicable price movements after their initial public offerings in 2022. Could this be a return of the meme stock mania?

FINANCE Tuesday, 9 August 2022 09:35

Tidjane Thiam Finally Embarks on Long-Delayed Journey

The former Credit Suisse CEO is once again sitting in a private jet. But this time it's to a personal destination associated with many memories.

FINANCE Tuesday, 9 August 2022 09:35

Michael Lewis Hints New Book on the Crypto World

«Liar's Poker» and «Moneyball» author Michael Lewis's next book will educate readers about the world of cryptocurrencies through, characteristically, a unique character. 

FINANCE Monday, 8 August 2022 17:48

Credit Suisse Denies Material Exposure to Mexican Finance Firm

Last week reports surfaced that Credit Suisse was owed over $100 million by a Mexican financial institution. Credit Suisse pushes back.

PEOPLE Monday, 8 August 2022 17:45

HSBC Promotes APAC Head of Wealth Sales to Global Role

HSBC continues its shift towards an even greater focus on Asia as its growth market with the promotion of its APAC head of wealth sales to a global role, finews.asia has learned.

FINANCE Monday, 8 August 2022 15:02

US Whistleblower Victory Against UBS Overturned

A former UBS employee who initially won a whistleblower case against his former employee saw that jury verdict vacated by a New York federal appeals court.

FINANCE Monday, 8 August 2022 14:38

Crypto.com Expands in South Korea via Acquisitions

Singapore-based Crypto.com has expanded in South Korea via the acquisition of a local exchange and payments platform, two months after it announced a reduction of its workforce.

FINANCE Monday, 8 August 2022 12:57

Hong Kong Tests Resilience of Global Connectivity

Hong Kong authorities made no surprises by unveiling a shortened quarantine for inbound travelers. Financial industry leaders want such curbs scrapped altogether. 2022 could be a watershed year, illustrating the new norm for the city’s future as a global hub.

FINANCE Monday, 8 August 2022 11:35

Hong Kong Shortens Hotel Quarantine

Hong Kong authorities announced the much-anticipated shortening of hotel quarantines for inbound travellers, more than halving the period from seven days to three days.

PEOPLE Monday, 8 August 2022 10:09

HSBC Hires Ex-Barclays Banker to Lead South Asia

An investment banking veteran previously with Barclays has joined HSBC to lead its South Asia business.

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