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FINANCE Thursday, 5 August 2021 10:20

DBS Registers Record First-Half Profits

DBS maintained profit momentum in the second quarter, resulting in all-time high performance for the first half.

PEOPLE Thursday, 5 August 2021 10:00

Nomura Adds Over Two Dozen Private Bankers

Nomura has announced the addition of more than two dozen private bankers as part of broader ambitions to triple assets under management in its international wealth management unit.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 August 2021 17:25

Crypto Custody Firm Fireblocks: APAC a «Main Area of Focus»

With the booming digital bank industry in Asia Pacific, Fireblocks sees multiple opportunities to be a strategic partner in the region for both traditional financial institutions and crypto-natives alike.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 August 2021 15:21

Global Banks Shrug Off China and Hong Kong Risks

Global banks have reportedly expressed little concerns about geopolitical uncertainties in China, reiterating confidence in the long-term business prospects in the region.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 August 2021 14:06

Web 3.0 in Focus at Singapore Fintech Festival 2021

The 2021 edition of the event with take place as a hybrid digital and physical event from 8 to 12 November. 

PEOPLE Wednesday, 4 August 2021 12:48

Credit Suisse Adds Senior Australia Investment Banker

Credit Suisse continues to expand across the board in Australia, including its investment bank where it hired a new director for its financial institutions group, finews.asia has learned.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 4 August 2021 11:59

HSBC Names Head of Qatar Private Banking

The bank has named a long-standing stalwart to enhance HSBC’s client proposition in Qatar.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 August 2021 11:53

MAS Readies Crypto Licenses

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is reportedly preparing to issue regulatory approvals for some digital payment token service providers to operate in the city-state.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 August 2021 11:06

UOB Rides Economic Recovery

The bank posted record quarterly wholesale banking income of $848 million, and record AUM in wealth management in the first half of 2021.

HIGH-END Wednesday, 4 August 2021 10:28

Banker Jacob Safra Buys Luxury Home Near Geneva

The owner of Brazilian-Swiss private bank J. Safra Sarasin has bought one of the most expensive villas in Switzerland from the Saudi royal family.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 August 2021 10:28

Credit Suisse To Up Junior Bankers' Pay: Report

Credit Suisse is the latest in a series of investment banks to raise the pay of its junior bankers on Wall Street in an attempt to woo talent, according to a U.K. media report.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 August 2021 10:21

OCBC Profits Surge from Reduced Allowance

OCBC’s net profit for the second quarter surged due to an economic recovery that enabled substantially reduced allowances.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 4 August 2021 09:27

Risk Management Veteran Joins DBS Board

She brings over 30 years of experience as a banker, risk management expert and advisor to CEOs.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 August 2021 17:34

Citi Private Bank Grows Offering for China Entrepreneurs

Citi has released more details about its new global market manager hire.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 3 August 2021 16:55

Digital Wealth Manager Expands Leadership Team

Singapore's Kristal.AI is adding to its senior ranks amid exponential growth in its revenue and assets under management.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 August 2021 14:54

Citi, HSBC, Blackrock Co-Plan Asian Coal-Fired Closures

A group of global financial institutions, including Citi, HSBC, Blackrock Real Assets and Prudential, are developing a climate change proposal aimed at accelerating the closure of Asian coal-fired plants.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 August 2021 12:45

StanChart Profits Rise from Improved Loan Impairments

Pre-tax profit at Standard Chartered rose in the first half and beat analyst estimates, resulting in the resumption of interim dividend payments. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 August 2021 12:43

Crypto Exchange Secures In-Principle Approval from Regulator

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has issued an in-principle approval to crypto exchange Independent Reserve.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 3 August 2021 12:03

Blockchain Association Adds Regulatory Expert to Advisory Board

He brings with him vast experience in the financial and fintech sectors across multiple countries. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 August 2021 11:13

Vontobel Expands Brian Fischer's Responsibilities

Zurich-based private bank Vontobel has been making some personnel changes within its wealth management division.

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