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FINANCE Tuesday, 27 July 2021 10:48

Crypto Mogul Calls Possible Full Ban for Bitcoin in China

Crypto pioneer Bobby Lee expects more regulatory pressures against bitcoin in China, including the possibility of an outright ban.

FINANCE Tuesday, 27 July 2021 10:29

Allianz Global Investors to Grow Indonesia Presence

The firm has signed an agreement to acquire an Indonesia-based asset manager, where it aims to create an on-the-ground, market-leading setup to grow its footprint.

FINANCE Tuesday, 27 July 2021 09:58

UBS and Credit Suisse's Intertwined Destinies

It would be premature to draw any conclusions from the large gap that has opened up between UBS and Credit Suisse. Doing so has often proved wrong in the past. 

PEOPLE Monday, 26 July 2021 16:30

DBS Appoints Global Head of Transactions Services

DBS has appointed a group head of global transaction services, succeeding John Laurens who will be retiring.

FINANCE Monday, 26 July 2021 16:16

Amazon Poised to Launch Own Token?

The U.S. giant is reportedly about to begin accepting digital assets as payments for online shopping – and in the process of launching a native coin.

FINANCE Monday, 26 July 2021 15:30

Nearly Half of Singaporeans Own Cryptocurrency

Despite market volatility and regulatory pressures, the outlook for crypto adoption remains positive especially in Singapore where nearly half of its residents own the digital asset class, according to a survey.

FINANCE Monday, 26 July 2021 12:15

Credit Suisse Settles Espionage Case With Iqbal Khan

Credit Suisse has reached an agreement to settle with all parties over allegations of corporate espionage that led to the resignation of former chief executive Tidjane Thiam.

FINANCE Monday, 26 July 2021 11:48

Banks Mull Evergrande U-Turn After HKMA Questions

Some banks in Hong Kong are reportedly rethinking their original decision to halt mortgages for unfinished projects by debt-ridden Chinese property giant Evergrande after being questioned by the local regulator.

PEOPLE Monday, 26 July 2021 10:38

Knight Frank Appoints Head of Global Capital Strategies

Global real estate advisor Knight Frank has internally promoted an executive to head of global capital strategies based in Singapore.

FINANCE Friday, 23 July 2021 19:57

Credit Suisse's Koerner Makes Ex-UBS Banker Chief of Staff

Credit Suisse's new head of asset management, Ulrich Körner, has hired another trusted lieutenant.

FINANCE Friday, 23 July 2021 15:53

Singapore Wealth Fund Posts Best Performance Since 2015

Strong asset performance amid the pandemic and exits through initial public offerings by portfolio companies boosted the fund's performance.

FINANCE Friday, 23 July 2021 15:05

Bolttech Expands Global Footprint

The Asia-based unicorn has acquired Europe-based i-surance, a next-generation B2B2C digital insurance platform.

FINANCE Friday, 23 July 2021 14:53

J.P. Morgan Opens Crypto Fund Access to All Wealth Clients

J.P. Morgan has reportedly allowed all of its wealth management clients to access cryptocurrencies via funds.

FINANCE Friday, 23 July 2021 12:05

SGX Grows FX OTC Reach

The bourse's acquisition of a single source and direct-to-market FX trading platform will strengthen FX as a core pillar of growth under its multi-asset strategy.

PEOPLE Friday, 23 July 2021 11:57

Indosuez Strengthens Risk and Investment Advisory in Asia

Indosuez Wealth Management added four new senior executives in Asia, bolstering its risk and investment advisory units.

FINANCE Friday, 23 July 2021 11:05

U.S. Private Equity Fund Retreats From Asia

Texas-based firm Lone Star has reportedly let go of the majority of its staff outside Japan.

FINANCE Friday, 23 July 2021 10:20

Chinese Regulators Could Hit Didi Harder Than Alibaba

Following a $2.8 billion fine against Alibaba, Chinese regulators are reportedly considering an even harsher penalty against ride-hailing giant Didi.

FINANCE Friday, 23 July 2021 09:55

Temenos Earnings Boosted by New Clients

Geneva-based banking software company Temenos' second-quarter earnings have been bolstered by new clients, and it is now re-organizing its sales management.

FINANCE Friday, 23 July 2021 09:55

Credit Suisse Reaches for Check Book to Retain Staff

The number of bankers heading for the exit at Credit Suisse's investment bank is turning into a stampede. As a result the bank is increasingly waving its check book around to prevent the loss of key individuals.

PEOPLE Friday, 23 July 2021 05:43

BNP Paribas Nets Ex-Credit Suisse NRI Banker

BNP Paribas Wealth Management has hired an ex-Credit Suisse banker to oversee the non-resident Indian market, finews.asia has learned.

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