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FINANCE Thursday, 29 July 2021 09:58

China Regulator Gathers Banks to Restores Market Calm

The China Securities Regulatory Commission held a meeting with executives of top global banks with the aim of easing fears after a three-day plunge in the nation’s equity markets.

FINANCE Thursday, 29 July 2021 09:30

MAS Lifts Dividend Restrictions on Local Banks

The restrictions were measure introduced to ensure that local banks and finance companies have strong lending capacity to support the economy throughout the pandemic.

FINANCE Wednesday, 28 July 2021 16:05

Aberdeen to Drive Sustainability Investing Across APAC

The asset manager is deepening its commitment to driving sustainability across Asia Pacific, as sustainable investing gains momentum in the region.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 28 July 2021 15:41

Seba Bank Appoints Asia CEO

Zug-headquartered crypto bank Seba has appointed a new chief executive for Asia Pacific.

FINANCE Wednesday, 28 July 2021 14:55

Henan Floods Could Trigger Historical Claim for Chinese Insurers

Some are calling an all-time high insurance claim in China over a devastating flood in central province Henan which has reportedly affected 11 million people and claimed dozens of lives.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 28 July 2021 12:56

Under Regulatory Pressure, Binance Seeks New CEO

Binance is looking to shuffle its top executives and bring in a compliance-focused CEO, as part of contingency plans.

HIGH-END Wednesday, 28 July 2021 12:28

Roger Federer Aces Retirement Planning Game

Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer’s plans to retire are shrouded in mystery, but an increasingly diverse investment portfolio offers a few clues to his next moves off the court.

FINANCE Wednesday, 28 July 2021 11:44

Avaloq Names New Regional Directors

The Swiss-based banking software provider has announced a pair of senior promotions at its Asia-Pacific business.

FINANCE Wednesday, 28 July 2021 11:35

Goldman Sachs Asset Management Files for Crypto-Linked ETF

Goldman Sachs continues ramping up its crypto-related efforts with the latest filing for an exchange-traded fund that will track related companies.

FINANCE Wednesday, 28 July 2021 10:12

FOAHK: Membership and Assets Rise

The Family Office Association Hong Kong announced key milestones achieved with regards to its membership with their total assets surpassing $50 billion.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 28 July 2021 09:56

Banking Platform Provider Backbase Names Regional VP

He will be responsible for driving the company’s international expansion, product development, and Asia Pacific market growth.

FINANCE Wednesday, 28 July 2021 09:36

Vontobel CEO Sees ESG «Mainstream» in Five Years

The CEO of Swiss private bank Vontobel sees environmental, social and governance issues becoming an integral part of the investment process in five years.

FINANCE Wednesday, 28 July 2021 02:16

Bank of China to Open Geneva Branch

Bank of China, the country's most globalized bank, is giving Geneva a second chance and opening a branch there again, but this time the focus will be different.

HIGH-END Tuesday, 27 July 2021 17:16

Auction House Christie's Plots Expansion in Hong Kong

The British auctioneer is planning a fourfold increase its galleries and saleroom space in the territory amid booming sales.

FINANCE Tuesday, 27 July 2021 16:40

Man Group on BTC: «No Inherent Worth»

Man Group chief executive Luke Ellis said cryptocurrencies have «no inherent worth» but still endorsed them as a trading opportunity for investors. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 27 July 2021 15:06

Singapore Payments Startup Secures Unicorn Status

B2B payments platform Nium has raised over $200 million in funding, valuing the firm at over $1 billion.

FINANCE Tuesday, 27 July 2021 14:26

Vontobel: APAC and Emerging Market Client Assets Surge

Vontobel furthered its ambitions to grow and source alpha from Asia in the first half of 2021 with client assets in the region, alongside emerging markets, surging by nearly 50 percent.

FINANCE Tuesday, 27 July 2021 14:02

Credit Suisse Nabs Goldman Risk Veteran

Credit Suisse is poaching a Goldman Sachs partner to oversee its battered risk management unit following the huge losses from Archegos and Greensill.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 27 July 2021 13:18

Natixis IM Names Multi-Region Distribution Head

Natixis Investment Management appoints a head of distribution for Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America and Middle East.

FINANCE Tuesday, 27 July 2021 11:48

St James's Place Eyes Asia’s Growing Affluent Population

The wealth management firm will roll out a private client offering to those with a minimum investable net worth of $1 million.

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