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FINANCE Tuesday, 20 February 2024 15:53

Another Suspect Accused of Cheating StanChart

Yet another one of the 10 arrested Singapore money laundering suspects has been accused of cheating Standard Chartered.

FINANCE Tuesday, 20 February 2024 14:44

WRISE Launches Mass Affluent Unit

Singapore-based multi-family office WRISE will expand its business to cover the mass affluent segment in Asia.

FINANCE Tuesday, 20 February 2024 12:00

MSCI Appoints Australasia Head

Financial index provider MSCI has announced the appointment of a head of Australia and New Zealand.

FINANCE Tuesday, 20 February 2024 11:20

HSBC, StanChart to Unveil China Property Drag

British lenders HSBC and Standard Chartered will report their annual results this week. Loan losses from China’s ailing property sector will be a closely monitored area.

FINANCE Tuesday, 20 February 2024 10:49

OCBC Helps Junior Workers Cope With Inflation

Singapore-based OCBC has offered multi-million dollar support to its junior employees to cope with the rising cost of living.

FINANCE Tuesday, 20 February 2024 09:06

Ex-Credit Suisse Bankers Need Superpowers

Private banks eagerly poached willing Credit Suisse bankers after the government prompted UBS to rescue the collapsed institution early last year. But industry growth has since stalled, putting the recruits under enormous pressure.

FINANCE Tuesday, 20 February 2024 09:04

UBS Response to Lawsuit Raises Questions

UBS has filed its response to the lawsuit brought by a group of shareholders on the price paid for Credit Suisse. This is reported to contradict what Finma and the Swiss National Bank had communicated just a few days earlier.

FINANCE Tuesday, 20 February 2024 05:39

Temenos CEO Stays – For Now

A notorious short-seller levels strong accusations against Temenos while a majority shareholder calls for interim CEO Andreas Andreades to resign. Neither seems to sway the board of the Geneva-based IT developer.

FINANCE Monday, 19 February 2024 17:17

Fed Stress Tests Credit Suisse But Not UBS

The passing of a year puts an ironic twist on the annual exercise conducted by the US central bank. 

FINANCE Monday, 19 February 2024 15:44

China’s «Big Four» Banks Prop Up Property

China’s four largest lenders have committed to extending loans to support the mainland's ailing property market.

FINANCE Monday, 19 February 2024 14:50

HSBC Reportedly Worried About Hang Seng Risks

Hong Kong-headquartered Hang Seng Bank has seen its bad loan ratio rise in recent quarters. This has reportedly led to worries from London-based parent HSBC.

PEOPLE Monday, 19 February 2024 12:16

Citi Appoints Head of Hong Kong Commercial Bank

US lender Citi has appointed a 30-year veteran as the head of its commercial banking unit in Hong Kong.

FINANCE Monday, 19 February 2024 10:51

China FDI Hits 30-Year Low

Foreign direct investments into mainland China have reached the lowest level in three decades, amid slowing growth and geopolitical tensions.

PEOPLE Monday, 19 February 2024 10:15

Standard Chartered Names Australia CEO

London-headquartered Standard Chartered has announced the appointment of a CEO for its Australia branch.

PEOPLE Monday, 19 February 2024 08:48

StanChart Adds Ex-Disney Executive as Board Director

London-headquartered Standard Chartered has appointed a former Walt Disney executive as a director on its board.

FINANCE Sunday, 18 February 2024 15:58

Dissatisfied Citi Forces New Telephone Drill on Private Bankers

US banking giant Citigroup wants to boost its wealth management business, which management thinks is underperforming. This ups the pressure on client advisors.

HIGH-END Friday, 16 February 2024 16:29

How Swiss Lux Brands Are Celebrating the Year of the Dragon

The Chinese New Year is increasingly becoming a universal cultural phenomenon. The twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac are also a source of creative ideas and good business for Swiss luxury goods manufacturers. This year’s sign, the Dragon, has inspired...

FINANCE Friday, 16 February 2024 15:02

StanChart Forecasts Up to $100 Billion in Crypto ETF Inflows

Expect momentum to begin building for the digital token market, according to Standard Chartered head of crypto research Geoff Kendrick, citing the entrance of new investors as a driver.

FINANCE Friday, 16 February 2024 12:39

David Ellis: «Five Résumé Tips for People Over 50»

Layoffs, inflation, and the high cost of living are causing more older workers to look for jobs. Here are five ways to craft an age-friendly résumé, David Ellis writes in an article on finews.first.

FINANCE Friday, 16 February 2024 12:29

TradFi Crypto Adoption a Slow Uphill Process

Numerous reports indicate increasing adoption of cryptocurrencies. Even the mainstream asset management industry has launched related ETFs. However, acceptance remains slow and limited in the traditional financial system.

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