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FINANCE Thursday, 22 July 2021 18:03

Temasek Defends Investments in Carbon Emitters

The Singapore state investor said its investments in companies like Singapore Airlines and oil rig supplier Sembcorp Marine are not contrary to its goals of halving net carbon emissions of its portfolio by 2030.

FINANCE Thursday, 22 July 2021 16:31

Leonteq Breaks Earnings Record

Zurich-based structured products specialist achieved record revenues for the first half of the year, surpassing its previous highest half-year profit 59.2 million Swiss francs, achieved in the second half of 2018.

PEOPLE Thursday, 22 July 2021 15:16

Selby Jennings: Exceptional 2022 Banker Pay or Expect Exits

Two consecutive years of disappointing bonuses – or, in some cases, none at all – will force banks in Asia to deliver exceptional compensation in 2022 or face more turnover, according to headhunting firm Selby Jennings.

FINANCE Thursday, 22 July 2021 14:20

BNY Mellon Joins Crypto Consortium

BNY Mellon is reportedly joining a crypto consortium that includes State Street and several other banks, in yet a sign of more institutional participation in the emerging digital asset class. 

PEOPLE Thursday, 22 July 2021 12:54

Capital Markets Specialist Joins Hogan Lovells in Singapore

The British-American law firm has roped in a specialist in capital markets, M&A and private equity transactions to boost its business in India.

FINANCE Thursday, 22 July 2021 12:50

Private Banks Find Secret Ingredient

Swiss private banking has got its mojo back not only in the form of near record-high profits but also a source of vitality flowing again, which almost seemed to have dried up after various tax disputes.

FINANCE Thursday, 22 July 2021 11:36

Asset Manager to Expand ESG Strategies in Asia

Robeco will be expanding its range of sustainable strategies available to investors in Asia, and is strengthening its investment team in Singapore with new hires.

FINANCE Thursday, 22 July 2021 10:29

Clearing House Names Regional Head

He will be responsible for LCH’s business in Asia Pacific, including the clearing house’s sales and operations in Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo. 

PEOPLE Thursday, 22 July 2021 10:25

UBS Plans to Up Pay for Junior Bankers and Directors

UBS Group is reportedly planning to raise the salaries of global banking analysts, associates and directors, marking the latest global bank to increase pay for talent.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 21 July 2021 16:37

Ex-Credit Suisse CEO of China Resurfaces

The former China chief executive of Credit Suisse has reportedly resurfaced at an artificial intelligence startup.

FINANCE Wednesday, 21 July 2021 14:04

EFG Extends Strong Bounceback to First Half

Swiss wealth manager EFG International sees first-half net profit up 149 percent from the pandemic-dominated period a year earlier.

FINANCE Wednesday, 21 July 2021 13:56

Swiss Re Bolsters North Asia Team

The firm's new head of client markets, Hong Kong and Taiwan succeeds Xinmei Zhang, who will leave Swiss Re after 13 years at the firm.

FINANCE Wednesday, 21 July 2021 13:30

Julius Baer Benefits from Strong First Half 2021

The Swiss private bank's net profit increases significantly as a result of growing assets and a tight grip on costs.

FINANCE Wednesday, 21 July 2021 12:47

UBS Q2 Results Boon or Burden for CEO?

UBS’ success in profiting from a favorable market environment does not make CEO Ralph Hamers’ job of carrying out the transformation expected from him any easier.

FINANCE Wednesday, 21 July 2021 12:17

Lombard Odier Nets Credit Suisse Pair

The Swiss private bank has made a pair of strategic senior hires in Singapore, as part of its growth strategy and focus on Asia.

FINANCE Wednesday, 21 July 2021 11:46

Hong Kong Tech-Xit: An Unwelcome Contingency for Finance

Hong Kong's newly proposed anti-doxxing law has triggered fresh concerns amongst global tech giants about potentially increased risks. Any wholesale exit will be a very unwelcome contingency for the financial sector.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 21 July 2021 11:38

Credit Suisse Expands North Asia Private Banking Unit

Credit Suisse has made a series of new additions to its North Asia private banking, finews.asia has learned, including J.P. Morgan’s ex-head of the China market.

FINANCE Wednesday, 21 July 2021 11:14

Singapore's Reopening Takes a Step Back

Covid-19 measures will be tightened again from Thursday (July 22) to Aug 18, as the city-state tries to stem a spike in community cases.

FINANCE Wednesday, 21 July 2021 10:30

Franklin Templeton Strengthens Asia Leadership

It has appointed a new head of Asia distribution for executive oversight of sales, marketing and product strategy efforts across Asia (excluding Japan, India and mainland China), and to oversee the execution of the firm's long-term growth strategy in the region.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 21 July 2021 10:14

Former HKEX Chief Resurfaces

The former chief executive of the Hong Kong stock exchange Charles Li Xioajia has reportedly resurfaced at a New York-headquartered bond trading platform. 

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