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FINANCE Tuesday, 25 May 2021 09:24

Noel Quinn: «We Are Not Into Bitcoin»

HSBC group chief executive Noel Quinn is the latest to join the chorus of Bitcoin skeptics, underlining that the British lender has no plans to launch a crypto offering.

FINANCE Monday, 24 May 2021 23:53

Goldman Sachs: ETH Over BTC

A recent report by Goldman Sachs lauded the potential for Ethereal to rise and become the market’s cryptocurrency of choice, adding to the latest chorus of anti-Bitcoin skeptics. 

FINANCE Monday, 24 May 2021 19:39

Credit Suisse Woes Spark Calls for Accountability

Calls for more accountability of banking executives are growing after Credit Suisse's twin disasters – including from within the Swiss financial industry itself.

FINANCE Monday, 24 May 2021 19:32

Singlife Poaches From DBS

A veteran in the financial services industry and longtime DBS manager joins Singapore's Aviva Singlife as its new group CEO.

PEOPLE Monday, 24 May 2021 15:50

Citi Appoints Credit Card Head in Singapore

Citi names a new Singapore head of credit cards and personal loans for its global consumer banking business.

FINANCE Monday, 24 May 2021 15:18

Hong Kong to Bar Retail Access to Cryptocurrencies

The Hong Kong government is seeking to restrict cryptocurrency access to wealthier investors amid an ongoing global crackdown by regulators.

ADVERTORIAL Monday, 24 May 2021 13:00

How to Generate Yield From Ethereum 2.0

Sygnum Bank’s Head of Blockchain Engineering, Gavin Pacini, shares his views on Ethereum 2.0 and the yield generation opportunities it will bring.

FINANCE Monday, 24 May 2021 12:58

Credit Suisse and Lara Warner: Setback in U.S.

The Swiss bank as well as former risk boss Lara Warner face legal proceedings over software meant to detect potential rogue traders. For Warner, the parameters have changed.

PEOPLE Monday, 24 May 2021 12:15

Credit Suisse Relocates Global PE Head to Hong Kong

Credit Suisse will relocate its head of global private equity and UHNW veteran to Hong Kong in an expanded role, finews.asia has learned.

FINANCE Monday, 24 May 2021 11:13

From Tiny to Giant, Banks Tackle Transformations

The contrast between heavyweight wealth manager UBS and a nimble Swiss regional lender in digitizing their businesses illustrates the pitfalls of transforming to remain competitive.

FINANCE Monday, 24 May 2021 10:49

Beijing's Crypto Crackdown Sends Mining Abroad

Cryptocurrency miners in China are shifting their operations to other markets abroad following Beijing’s latest crackdown.

FINANCE Monday, 24 May 2021 10:18

Credit Suisse Faces Class Action Lawsuit in the U.S.

A U.S. legal firm has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of investors of Credit Suisse over the duo failures from the collapse of Archegos and Greensill.

FINANCE Saturday, 22 May 2021 14:46

Roman Balzan: «Where Does Banking Go From Here?»

If the rise of fintechs is any indication, consumers are willing to pay to access additional services that meet their needs and offer a more holistic experience, Roman Balzan writes in his article for finews.first.

HIGH-END Friday, 21 May 2021 17:02

Christie's Watch Auction in Hong Kong Poised to Break Records

This weekend's auction offers a strategically curated selection of pieces that have come to define haute horology. 

FINANCE Friday, 21 May 2021 15:55

Profits Flat at Mainland-Listed Banks

Listed banks in mainland China registered flat profits as the second-largest economy combats the ongoing coronavirus pandemic with its highest quarterly growth rate on record.

FINANCE Friday, 21 May 2021 15:09

Futu Plans Crypto Trading in Hong Kong and Singapore

The Tencent-backed Chinese online brokerage is planning to launch the feature in select international markets in the second half of 2021.

PEOPLE Friday, 21 May 2021 14:49

UBS Nabs Australia Banker from Credit Suisse

The exodus of bankers at Credit Suisse continues this time from its Australian unit to rival UBS.

FINANCE Friday, 21 May 2021 12:59

SME Financing Platform Grows Singapore Team

The fast-growing fintech has made several appointments to strengthen and build on its capabilities to bring increased financial inclusion for small and medium-sized enterprises.

FINANCE Friday, 21 May 2021 12:31

UBS Poaches Credit Suisse Dealmaker for Wealth Bid

The Swiss giant is hiring a key banker to help wealth management and investment banking businesses collaborate.

FINANCE Friday, 21 May 2021 12:06

Singapore to Launch Global Carbon Exchange

The joint venture is backed by DBS Bank, Standard Chartered, Singapore state investor Temasek and Singapore Exchange, as part of efforts to further combat climate change.

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