Wednesday, 29 April 2026

FINANCE Tuesday, 26 April 2022 09:16

Swiss Banks Falsely Block Russian Accounts

In an effort to comply with European sanctions against Russia due to its attack on Ukraine, a few Swiss financial institutions have overshot the mark.

ADVERTORIAL Monday, 25 April 2022 23:56

Venture Philanthropy: A Guide to Due Diligence

How do venture philanthropists pick the organizations in which they invest? Nava Anvari, LGT Venture Philanthropy’s investment manager, explains the Foundation’s due diligence process.

FINANCE Monday, 25 April 2022 15:19

Anti-Graft Watchdog Probes Ex-China Merchants Bank CEO

Beijing has announced that China Merchants Bank’s ex-CEO Tian Huiyu, who unexpectedly stepped down following a share sell-off, is under investigation by the nation’s top anti-corruption agency. 

FINANCE Monday, 25 April 2022 14:10

Daiwa: Cryptocurrencies Set for Supercycle

Cryptocurrencies are likely in the early stages of a two-decade-long trend of adoption, Daiwa says in a research report.

FINANCE Monday, 25 April 2022 12:39

Credit Suisse Lands a Coup by Hiring Former Top UBS Executive

It is one of the most spectacular personnel changes in recent Swiss banking history. Credit Suisse's general counsel departs with a renowned successor waiting in the wings.

FINANCE Monday, 25 April 2022 11:54

Adam Reynolds: «Banks May Not Have Skills for Digital Infrastructure»

Despite their gargantuan budgets and networks, banks still lack the know-how to be technology leaders, according to Saxo Market’s Asia chief Adam Reynolds on why digital wealth offerings are still lagging.

FINANCE Monday, 25 April 2022 11:44

OCBC Enters Tie-Up to Use Tokenized Carbon Credits

OCBC Bank links up with digital MetaVerse Green Exchange (MVGX) to develop green financing using tokenized carbon credits.

PEOPLE Monday, 25 April 2022 10:25

Julius Baer Adds Greater China Banker in Singapore

Julius Baer strengthens its Greater China client coverage in Singapore with the hire of a former UOB team head.

FINANCE Monday, 25 April 2022 09:55

Saxo Markets Launches Digital Wealth Offering in Singapore

Saxo Markets has launched a new digital wealth management offering in Singapore, calls it «the most important innovation» in personal finance over the last 30 years. 

ADVERTORIAL Monday, 25 April 2022 09:38

Dorian Selz: «Augmented Intelligence is a Key Contributor»

With respect to growth, we are convinced that we can be a fundamental part of Singapore’s ambition to become the leading fintech hub in SouthEast Asia, Dorian Selz explains. We believe in this ambition and want to be part of it, Squirro's co-founder and CEO adds.

FINANCE Monday, 25 April 2022 09:27

WM Fintech iFAST Starts Year With Stumble

Wealth-management fintech iFAST Corp. posts a weak first quarter on dreary global market conditions.

PEOPLE Monday, 25 April 2022 09:11

Credit Suisse Eyes Leadership Revamp

Credit Suisse is reportedly considering shaking up its senior management team to stabilize the loss-making bank, with plans to potentially let go of top leaders including Asia chief Helman Sitohang.

ADVERTORIAL Monday, 25 April 2022 08:00

Avaloq: How to Guarantee Ethical AI in Financial Services

AI efficiently handles key business processes. But it can also yield biased decisions. What can financial firms do to mitigate the risks and reap the rewards?

ADVERTORIAL Sunday, 24 April 2022 08:15

Webinar: New Real-Time and Self-Service Data Management Architecture

Enterprise Data Fabrics – what’s all the fuss about? Learn more about it in this on-demand webinar.

FINANCE Friday, 22 April 2022 22:12

Rolando Grandi: «Where Disruption is a Fact»

Credit card companies are not losing market share in payments to fintechs, but banks are, writes Rolando Grandi in a comment for finews.first.

FINANCE Friday, 22 April 2022 16:57

OCBC Sues Chinese Developer Shimao

Chinese property troubles persist and have now affected Singaporean lender OCBC which has filed a legal claim against developer Shimao regarding repayment for a revolving credit facility.

FINANCE Friday, 22 April 2022 15:31

China to Launch Private Pension Funds

China has launched its first private pension program for the country’s workers, opening the door for foreign insurers and asset managers, «Reuters» reported Thursday.

FINANCE Friday, 22 April 2022 15:19

PNG Prime Minister Voices Support for UBS Ban

Papa New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has called out UBS for its role in a costly oil loan, supporting a recent recommendation from a commission of inquiry for a 10-year ban.

PEOPLE Friday, 22 April 2022 14:58

Is Ukrainian President Zelensky a Billionaire?

Propaganda is an important tool in times of war and rumors have been spreading on the web about the ostensible wealth of Ukraine's president. «Forbes» took a closer look.

FINANCE Friday, 22 April 2022 14:54

UBS Currently Sees Little Hope for Credit Suisse

Switzerland's two major banks are usually cautious about rating each other's shares. But right now, UBS sees little potential in its rival.

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