Wednesday, 29 April 2026

PEOPLE Tuesday, 5 April 2022 11:19

Revolut Taps Lazada Co-Founder for APAC GM

Fintech Revolut has named a co-founder of Southeast Asian e-commerce platform Lazada as its general manager for Asia Pacific.

FINANCE Monday, 4 April 2022 17:04

Gemini: Indonesia Leads Global Crypto Adoption

Asia continues to feature prominently when it comes to crypto adoption with Indonesia named as a global leader in adoption, according to a recent survey by New York-based exchange Gemini.

PEOPLE Monday, 4 April 2022 15:59

BNP Paribas Hires Ex-Pictet Greater China Banker

BNP Paribas Wealth Management has hired an industry veteran and former private banker from Pictet to lead its Greater China market.

PEOPLE Monday, 4 April 2022 14:46

Citi Appoints Top Australasian Investment Bankers

Citi names top executives for its banking, capital markets and advisory unit in Australia and New Zealand.

FINANCE Monday, 4 April 2022 14:01

Credit Suisse: «Extremely Surprised» by Greensill

Ahead of its annual general meeting at the end of April, Credit Suisse replied to questions by shareholder proxy advisor Ethos in relation to Greensill.

FINANCE Monday, 4 April 2022 12:50

China’s Fresh Audit Changes May Appease U.S.

China announced audit changes which may allow Chinese firms to remain listed in the U.S.

PEOPLE Monday, 4 April 2022 12:27

Hong Kong Leader Will Not Seek Second Term

After months of speculation, Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam announced at a daily press conference that she will not seek a second term, marking an end to her widely unpopular administration. 

FINANCE Monday, 4 April 2022 12:05

Zero-Covid Policy: Deja Vu in Shanghai

Shanghai and Hong Kong took two very different paths in their zero-Covid approach. Still, the resulting similarities have been striking.

FINANCE Monday, 4 April 2022 11:56

Will Ethereum Replace Bitcoin?

Backed by Greenpeace USA, a group of environmentalists wants bitcoin to switch from its current method of mining to a more energy-efficient model.

FINANCE Monday, 4 April 2022 11:55

Switzerland's Golden Secret

Swiss gold refiners are not required to disclose the sources of the precious metal. Bond villian Auric Goldfinger would likely have welcomed such news.

FINANCE Monday, 4 April 2022 11:55

Frédéric Leroux: «Is This The Dawn of a New Economic Order?»

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a decisive event with major implications, initially humanitarian and subsequently economic. It caught the vast majority of western observers off guard – including asset managers like us, Frédéric Leroux writes in an essay on...

FINANCE Monday, 4 April 2022 09:34

Yangzijiang Financial Set For Spin-Off Vote

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding's shareholders set to vote on spinning off fund management arm for an SGX listing.

PEOPLE Monday, 4 April 2022 09:20

Bain & Co Appoints Southeast Asia Leader

Global management consultancy Bain & Company names new Southeast Asia leader to succeed Jean-Pierre Felenbok.

FINANCE Friday, 1 April 2022 15:29

SocGen Moves Traders to Singapore From Hong Kong

Another global bank moves talent out of Hong Kong due to excessively strict COVID-19 measures.

PEOPLE Friday, 1 April 2022 15:18

Paul Davies Appointed Regional Arc & Co Chairman

The UK-based specialist debt advisor looks to expand its luxury finance activities in the Asia Pacific region.

FINANCE Friday, 1 April 2022 14:28

Shanghai Extends Lockdown

China’s financial hub Shanghai will extend the lockdown of its eastern district, after authorities admitted they were ill-prepared for the latest wave of COVID-19 infections.

FINANCE Friday, 1 April 2022 13:20

Triumvirate to Manage UBS

An era is coming to an end with UBS chairman Axel Weber's departure. Switzerland's largest bank looks set to have three strong leaders at the top.

FINANCE Friday, 1 April 2022 12:33

Asset Management Fintech Republic Expands to Asia

Investment platform fintech Republic is expanding to Asia by setting up a Seoul office.

FINANCE Friday, 1 April 2022 12:07

Swiss Re Seeks More Time to Diversify

Swiss Re shareholders are being encouraged to reject its chair for another term. A proxy advisor says there are too few women on the board.  The Zurich-based insurer's lack of diversity is causing concern for influential proxy advisor ISS, the «Financial Times» (behind...

FINANCE Friday, 1 April 2022 12:07

Asia Dominates Crypto Hype Despite Regulatory Uncertainty

Asia remains divided on cryptocurrencies when it comes to political will or regulations but the region is demonstrating strong on-the-ground demand for the digital asset class and data suggests that the hype is real.

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