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FINANCE Friday, 7 May 2021 17:55

Indonesia's Bank BRI Names CEO of Digital Bank

He was previously division head of Digital Bank Development & Operations at Bank BRI.

FINANCE Friday, 7 May 2021 16:26

MarketAxess' Riad Chowdhury: «The Runway is Very Long»

Compared to other asset classes, such as equity and FX markets, fixed income has largely remained an over-the-counter market, so it is ripe for electronification, particularly in Asia, the Asia-Pacific head at MarketAxess told finews.asia.

PEOPLE Friday, 7 May 2021 15:52

Hang Seng Chief Takes Brief Medical Leave

The head of major Hong Kong lender Hang Seng will take a brief leave of absence over health-related reasons.

FINANCE Friday, 7 May 2021 15:18

UOB Mulls Citi Asset Hunt in Asia

UOB is the latest bank to express interest in potentially acquiring Citi’s retail assets in the Asia Pacific region.

FINANCE Friday, 7 May 2021 12:29

Credit Suisse Settles Into State of Paralysis

The Swiss bank is heading into long period of uncertainty. As new leaders ascertain the damage and review strategy, finews.asia tallies the headwinds.

FINANCE Friday, 7 May 2021 12:08

Validus to Boost SME Lending

The Singapore fintech has received a S$50 million investment from London-based institutional asset manager Fasanara Capital.

FINANCE Friday, 7 May 2021 11:31

Marco Bizzozero: «No Time for Paradeplatz»

Marco Bizzozero paid his dues at traditional banks. Now that he is in fintech, his focus has shifted radically.

FINANCE Friday, 7 May 2021 11:03

OCBC Posts Record High Quarterly Net Profit

The quarter’s earnings were driven by broad-based income growth and lower allowances.

FINANCE Friday, 7 May 2021 10:49

U.S. Likely to Keep Trump’s China Investment Bans

The White House is reportedly considering to preserve bans introduced by the last administration against China’s military in yet another move that could limit capital flows to the mainland from the west.

FINANCE Friday, 7 May 2021 10:02

China Sets Quota for Wealth Management Link

China has set initial quotas for total and individual investments, further unveiling plans for Greater Bay Area integration and cross-border business for financial firms in offshore centers.

FINANCE Thursday, 6 May 2021 18:46

SGX Taps AI for Oversight of Listed Issuers

Artificial intelligence and other regtech solutions will be rolled out as part of Singapore Exchange Regulation's (SGX RegCo) oversight processes of listed issuers.

FINANCE Thursday, 6 May 2021 17:29

Credit Suisse Locks Down Risk-Taking Amid Reviews

Credit Suisse is shackling its investment bank as it works its way through the Greensill and Archegos body blows.

PEOPLE Thursday, 6 May 2021 15:41

Credit Suisse Boosts Asia Headcount

Credit Suisse has reportedly increased its net headcount by over 100 across Asia Pacific this year in the midst of its Greensill and Archegos debacles. 

FINANCE Thursday, 6 May 2021 15:41

DBS: Strong Interest in Cryptocurrencies

The bank is seeing more traction for its crypto assets business, which provides cryptocurrency trading and digital custody for accredited investors. 

FINANCE Thursday, 6 May 2021 12:53

Pandemic Raises Retirement Worries Among Singaporeans

Covid-19 has placed increased pressure on savings and retirement planning among Singaporeans, according to a new report.

PEOPLE Thursday, 6 May 2021 12:37

Credit Suisse on South Asia Private Banking Hiring Spree

Credit Suisse remains in expansion mode in Asia with the hire of multiple private bankers for various South and Southeast Asia client markets this year, finews.asia has learned.

FINANCE Thursday, 6 May 2021 11:33

Net Profits Rebound at UOB

The bank's quarterly earnings surged on the back of strong fees, trading and investment income as business momentum improved.

PEOPLE Thursday, 6 May 2021 10:40

Mercer Expands China Wealth Business

Global consultancy Mercer has expanded its wealth business in China with the hire of a former portfolio manager from Ping An.

FINANCE Thursday, 6 May 2021 10:27

Archegos Preps for Insolvency Amid Bank Scramble

Bill Hwang’s Archegos Capital will reportedly look to dodge attempts by its former lenders to recoup losses by filing for insolvency. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 5 May 2021 17:17

Bitcoin an Energy Hog and Climate Killer?

Does bitcoin squander energy? No – it actually consumes wasted power that is often green, finance specialist Pascal Huegli writes for finews.asia.

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