Tuesday, 7 October 2025

FINANCE Wednesday, 13 March 2024 15:42

Lombard Odier: Top Eight Risks For Investors in 2024

Geneva-based Lombard Odier has highlighted the eight top risks for investors in 2024.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 13 March 2024 12:14

GSAM Appoints Korea Head of Insti Coverage

The asset management arm of Goldman Sachs has appointed a Korea head of institutional coverage.

FINANCE Wednesday, 13 March 2024 11:54

China Drops Visa Requirements for Swiss Citizens

A further relaxation of post-pandemic travel restrictions comes into force tomorrow as Switzerland joins several other European nations having freer access to the mainland. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 13 March 2024 10:54

China’s Second Largest Developer in the Spotlight

Real estate troubles persist in China with fresh pressures on the country’s second largest property developer. This includes a ratings cut and reported concerns by local banks and insurers. 

PEOPLE Wednesday, 13 March 2024 09:58

StanChart Reorganizes Leadership Team

London-based Standard Chartered has announced a reorganization of its leadership team following the departure of top executive Simon Cooper.

FINANCE Wednesday, 13 March 2024 09:11

Francesco De Ferrari Gazes Into Space

In Zurich financial circles, he is seen as a viable candidate for the vacant CEO position at traditional bank Julius Baer. And yet, it now transpires that the dual citizen of Italy and Switzerland and long-standing Credit Suisse Executive Francesco De Ferrari has...

FINANCE Tuesday, 12 March 2024 22:06

VP Bank Highlights Target Segments in Asia

Liechtenstein-based VP Bank highlighted the key segments of focus in Asia, which is expected to be the fastest growing region in its international business.

FINANCE Tuesday, 12 March 2024 16:38

Kaiko: 1,500 BTC «Millionaire Wallets» Created Per Day

The current bitcoin rally is creating large amounts of new wealth, with around 1,500 digital wallets reaching the million-dollar mark per day, according to Kaiko.

FINANCE Tuesday, 12 March 2024 14:47

Hong Kong: Top Financial Hub For Negative News

Media coverage has been a challenging facet for Hong Kong as a financial center. Compared to rival hubs, it is a leader in negative news, according to a study by media intelligence firm CARMA.

FINANCE Tuesday, 12 March 2024 12:53

CoinShares: Crypto Product Inflows Skyrocket

Inflows into crypto-linked products as nearing 2021’s all-time high after last week saw a record amount of new investments.

FINANCE Tuesday, 12 March 2024 12:26

Annika Falkengren Makes Surprise Return to Banking

The Swedish top banker was a member of the illustrious circle of partners at Geneva-based private bank Lombard Odier for many years. Annika Falkengren is now joining the board of directors at Swiss-based rival Vontobel.

FINANCE Tuesday, 12 March 2024 12:22

New Head of Risk Joins Julius Baer Board

The Signa hit is also affecting the private bank’s board of directors. Among other things, this includes new appointments to the risk management department at Julius Baer.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 12 March 2024 09:54

Franklin Templeton Names Japan President

California-based Franklin Templeton’s Japan unit has appointed a 35-year financial veteran as its new president.

HIGH-END Tuesday, 12 March 2024 09:39

Auction of a 1887 Bordeaux: Never Been Moved From The Cellar

Geneva-based Baghera Wines is the «young wild one» in the wine auction business with particularly exclusive drops. For a special auction, they are teaming up with Château Ducru-Beaucaillou.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 12 March 2024 09:35

Zodia Custody Appoints Hong Kong CEO 

Standard Chartered-backed Zodia Custody has announced the appointment of a Hong Kong CEO.

FINANCE Tuesday, 12 March 2024 03:08

Olivier de Perregaux: «LGT is in a Second Phase of Growth in Asia»

We have expanded to Japan, Thailand, India, and Australia, Olivier de Perregaux, CEO of LGT Private Banking, says in an interview with finews.asia. These are markets where classical private banking is not all that present, and places where LGT can offer added...

FINANCE Monday, 11 March 2024 22:44

LGT: Profits Decline But Expansion Desired

In 2023, high provisions and allowance adjustments culminated in a drop in profits for Liechtenstein’s royal family-owned bank. On the other hand, there are many growth initiatives that are intended to boost the bank’s performance this year.

FINANCE Monday, 11 March 2024 17:27

Mapping Out This Year’s UHNW Hot Spots for Private Bankers

Most of the uber-wealthy continue to live in the US, with China placing a distant second. The UK, however, shows surprising strength in the newly updated annual rankings. 

FINANCE Monday, 11 March 2024 17:06

Matthews Asia Closes Shanghai Office

US-based Matthews Asia is the latest among a list of global asset managers to cease their operations in China amid challenging economic conditions and declining investor appetite.

FINANCE Monday, 11 March 2024 16:00

Regulating AI Through Law And Technology

While law and regulation are needed to regulate AI, addressing the transparency-related issues around the use of technology may need the help of blockchain and quantum computing.

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