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FINANCE Tuesday, 14 September 2021 12:14

Vestr Expands to Singapore with Julius Baer Tie-Up

Swiss fintech vestr expands to Singapore via a partnership with Julius Baer to create a digital platform for actively managed certificates. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 14 September 2021 12:11

Digital Exchange SDAX to Launch Operations

The institutional grade digital asset exchange received a Recognised Market Operator (RMO) licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the company announced this week.

FINANCE Tuesday, 14 September 2021 11:44

Evergrande: Protestors Enter the Fray

The crisis surrounding China’s most indebted property developer Evergrande has escalated to new heights after protestors through the country reportedly gathered at various offices to voice their demands.

FINANCE Tuesday, 14 September 2021 10:52

Ralph Hamers' Freshman Year at UBS

As Ralph Hamers rounds out his first year running the world’s largest wealth manager, finews.asia looks at why he hasn’t yet left a strong mark.

ADVERTORIAL Tuesday, 14 September 2021 10:26

Discretionary Portfolio Management: Why You Need The Right Solution

In a rapidly evolving and highly competitive market, a best-in-class platform is the need of the hour in the thriving Discretionary Portfolio Management industry.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 14 September 2021 09:59

Lioner Appoints Wealth Veteran as Partner

Insurance, trust and family office conglomerate Lioner has appointed an industry veteran, most recently at Charles Monat, to join as a partner.

FINANCE Monday, 13 September 2021 15:53

Beijing Seeks Alipay App Break-Up

There is more restructuring underway for Jack Ma’s Ant Group with Chinese authorities reportedly seeking to break up Alipay, its super app with over 1 billion users. 

PEOPLE Monday, 13 September 2021 15:19

Citi Nets Ex-Goldman Southeast Asia Investment Banker

Citigroup has reportedly hired the former Southeast Asia head of investment banking from Goldman Sachs.

FINANCE Monday, 13 September 2021 12:25

Wealth Management Connect: What Say the Banks?

Authorities have rolled out the long-awaited Wealth Management Connect Scheme, enabling freer flow of investment products within the 11-city Greater Bay Area. So, what say the banks? finews.asia takes a look.

FINANCE Monday, 13 September 2021 10:29

DBS: China’s Focus on Common Prosperity is «Not a Bad Thing»

DBS group chief executive Piyush Gupta said he was encouraged by the growing focus on issues like social inequity, gender diversity and more, lauding China’s common prosperity focus as «not a bad thing».

HIGH-END Monday, 13 September 2021 09:47

Art Basel Back With a New Twist

The world's biggest art fair is keen to welcome back its art-hungry collectors, while it also champions new formats.  

FINANCE Monday, 13 September 2021 06:55

HKMA Announces Launch of Cross-Border Wealth Link

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority formally announced the launch of the much anticipated Wealth Management Connect scheme, a cross-border link that will enable Hong Kong and mainland residents to buy investment products from each other’s markets.

PEOPLE Friday, 10 September 2021 16:38

MSIG Singapore Announces Leadership Transition

The insurer, a subsidiary of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance, has named a successor for the top job at the firm.

FINANCE Friday, 10 September 2021 15:36

Ex-Macquarie CEO Named as Regulator Review Board Chair

The Australian government has appointed the members of the new three-person regulator review board including the former Macquarie group chief executive as its chair.

FINANCE Friday, 10 September 2021 13:07

Hong Kong Plans to Limit Retail SPAC Trading

The city, which is currently drafting rules for SPAC listings, wants to limit access for retail investors to buy and trade blank check companies.

FINANCE Friday, 10 September 2021 12:20

MAS' Ravi Menon: Green Finance Must Scale Up

Green finance is a key enabler for the transition to a sustainable future but more needs to be done, the managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), said.

FINANCE Friday, 10 September 2021 11:52

China Primes Double Connect Scheme Launch

A top central banker in China said that a new cross-border wealth management and bond investment channel will launch in a matter of days.

PEOPLE Friday, 10 September 2021 09:52

IQ-EQ Hires Asia CEO

Investor services firm IQ-EQ has announced the official start of its new regional chief executive for Asia.

ADVERTORIAL Friday, 10 September 2021 06:36

Lombard Odier Asia’s Hiring Strategy

Private bank Lombard Odier has been on a steady journey of growth in Asia, reflected in its approach of strategic senior hires. Carol Chan, its Chief Operating Officer for Asia, is the bank’s latest addition, who will support the ongoing elevation of process...

PEOPLE Thursday, 9 September 2021 18:05

Ex-AIA Chief Distribution Officer Joins HSBC

The British lender has appointed a chief executive officer of its insurance operations in Singapore, ahead of the completion of a deal to acquire Axa Singapore.

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