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FINANCE Thursday, 27 May 2021 12:03

HSBC Exits U.S. Retail Banking

The bank is repositioning its U.S. wealth and personal banking business towards international banking and wealth management.

FINANCE Thursday, 27 May 2021 11:54

Judo Bank: «The Craft of Relationship Banking As It Used To Be»

Judo Bank co-CEO David Hornery spoke about challenging dominant incumbent lenders not only by leveraging cutting-edge technology but, interestingly, returning to the roots of relationship banking.

FINANCE Thursday, 27 May 2021 11:52

DoJ Launches Archegos Probe

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the collapse of family office Archegos Capital Management that led global banks to shoulder more than $10 billion of losses.

FINANCE Thursday, 27 May 2021 11:08

Singapore Fintech Partners BNP for Impact Investment

AI-driven fintech GreenArc Capital and BNP Paribas have been awarded a proof of concept grant by the Monetary Authority of Singapore's Financial Sector Development Fund.

FINANCE Wednesday, 26 May 2021 18:23

The Perils of Banking Russian Clients

EU sanctions quickly followed the interception of a Ryanair airliner to Belarus. A new wave of sanctions against Eastern European regimes is giving bankers headaches.

FINANCE Wednesday, 26 May 2021 15:04

Nicolas Aguzin: «Hong Kong Has a Key Role to Play»

Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing’s new chief reiterated the city’s role in China’s market opening and underlined the bourse’s focus on sustainability. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 26 May 2021 12:02

Greensill Takes Another Bank Down

Italy's Aigis Banca in Milan is the latest victim of the Greensill debacle.

FINANCE Wednesday, 26 May 2021 12:02

Credit Suisse Discusses Gupta Standstill Agreement

Credit Suisse is discussing a standstill agreement with steel magnate Sanjeev Gupta, increasing repayment chances.

FINANCE Wednesday, 26 May 2021 11:57

Beijing Ban a Boon for Bitcoin?

Despite government pushback against the increasing adoption of Bitcoin, some believe that China’s latest crackdown against crypto trading and mining could further fuel growth instead. finews.asia reviews the potential tailwinds.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 26 May 2021 11:25

Expected Huarong President Rejects Appointment

In yet another unexpected turn of events for the troubled Huarong, an appointed president didn’t accept the offer and has instead taken the same role at a rival bad asset manager.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 26 May 2021 10:41

GAM Opens New Singapore Office

Zurich-headquartered asset manager GAM expands its Asia presence with the opening of a Singapore office led by a newly hired ex-Templeton executive.

FINANCE Wednesday, 26 May 2021 09:47

Goldman Sachs and ICBC Form China Wealth JV

Goldman Sachs and ICBC have received preliminary approval for the establishment of a wealth management joint venture in mainland China.

ADVERTORIAL Tuesday, 25 May 2021 23:13

Antonia Strachwitz: «Investing in Women Pays Off»

Why society better starts making full use of all the available human capital, and why «gender lens investing» pays out for investors.

FINANCE Tuesday, 25 May 2021 17:16

HSBC Hires Team for Climate Venture Investments

The move is part of HSBC Asset Management's strategy to expand direct investment capabilities in alternatives.

FINANCE Tuesday, 25 May 2021 14:50

Ray Dalio: «I Have Some Bitcoin»

Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio revealed exposure to Bitcoin, criticizing the debasement of fiat money and the «stupid» economics behind bond investing.

FINANCE Tuesday, 25 May 2021 12:50

The Danger of Too Much Credit Suisse Schadenfreude

Credit Suisse and UBS are the two most important players in Swiss finance. But the longer Credit Suisse is absorbed its own problems, the more it damages the industry. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 25 May 2021 12:47

Law Firm White & Case Boosts Global Capital Markets Team

The global law firm has added a partner in Singapore, who also joins its India country group.

FINANCE Tuesday, 25 May 2021 12:31

OCBC to Grow Transaction Banking Division

The bank aims to grow the division by another 50 headcount to 150 in total by the end of the year.

FINANCE Tuesday, 25 May 2021 10:57

DBS Triples Vacancies at Female-Focused Job Fair

The second edition of the bank's virtual career fair sees vacancies for women technologists almost treble to 140.

FINANCE Tuesday, 25 May 2021 10:13

Court Approves Family Asset Freeze for Hin Leong Liquidation

Family assets valued at $3.5 billion face a freeze approved by a Singapore court over the collapse of oil trader Hin Leong.

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