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FINANCE Wednesday, 5 May 2021 16:29

Westpac Hit by Insider Trading Allegations

The bank is being taken to court over insider trading over a A$16 billion ($12 billion) interest rate swap linked to the part-privitization of energy distribution network Ausgrid in 2016.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 5 May 2021 15:21

Tech Roles Dominate Singapore Job Outlook in Finance

Technology continues to play a dominant role in the development of financial services in Singapore with related functions accounting for more than a quarter of job opportunities in the sector.

FINANCE Wednesday, 5 May 2021 12:51

Singapore-Hong Kong Travel Bubble Hits Snag

The arrangement for quarantine-free travel between the two cities was due to begin on May 26, following two previous postponements.

FINANCE Wednesday, 5 May 2021 12:48

Swiss-Asian Fintech Wins Major U.S. Backing

One of the largest private equity funds in the world is plowing $250 million into a Swiss-Singaporean security firm.

FINANCE Wednesday, 5 May 2021 12:41

What Could the EU-China Deal Freeze Mean for Banks?

Two months after China countered sanction for sanction with the European Parliament, the fate of the major Comprehensive Agreement on Investment is now in jeopardy. What does this mean for Europe’s financial firms?

FINANCE Wednesday, 5 May 2021 12:08

SGX Restores Services After Outage

The bourse's webpages were discovered to be progressively inaccessible across different network providers from 4:30 p.m. SGT on Tuesday.

FINANCE Wednesday, 5 May 2021 11:15

Swiss Payments Firm Netcetera Appoints APAC Sales Head

The company, which expanded to Singapore last year, is building its regional sales team with the appointment of an experienced fintech industry executive.

FINANCE Wednesday, 5 May 2021 09:39

ANZ Seeks Growth Opportunities at Home

Australian & New Zealand Banking Group is open to potential acquisitions for domestic growth, including retail assets from Citigroup's retreat.

HIGH-END Tuesday, 4 May 2021 17:28

Bill and Melinda Gates – and $146 Billion

The world's fourth-wealthiest person is separating from his wife of nearly three decades, teeing up one of the most expensive divorces in history – and one which will rock the world of philanthropy and finance.

FINANCE Tuesday, 4 May 2021 16:10

Transamerica Life Singapore CEO Joins Quilter

He takes over the role of Singapore CEO from Ian Kloss, who recently left Quilter International and relocated to the U.K.

FINANCE Tuesday, 4 May 2021 15:23

HKMA Warns Against Low Vaccination Rates

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority warned of diminished attractiveness for the city as a financial hub if higher vaccination rates were not achieved, in a relatively rare showing of doubt.

FINANCE Tuesday, 4 May 2021 14:08

Specialist Insurer Markel Appoints Financial Lines Underwriter

He brings significant experience in the insurance industry, including more than 10 years managing and developing financial lines underwriting across Southeast Asia.

FINANCE Tuesday, 4 May 2021 12:36

DBS in «Advanced Talks» for Citi's India Consumer Unit

Citi is keen to exit its India consumer banking operations soon and would like to sell the entire set-up in one go, sources told India media.

FINANCE Tuesday, 4 May 2021 12:16

Credit Suisse Appoints in Greensill-Battered Unit

The Swiss bank is appointing a veteran as the chief lawyer in asset management, finews.asia has learned. Greensill has sparked myriad legal and regulatory matters at the newly independent unit.

FINANCE Tuesday, 4 May 2021 12:15

Mastercard Eyes Digital Yuan Opportunities

Global payments giant Mastercard is in talks with various central banks with an eye on opportunities in central bank digital currencies.

FINANCE Tuesday, 4 May 2021 11:32

M&G Adds Japan Assets

The firm is making enhancements to its core Asia property strategy with three assets in Japan.

FINANCE Tuesday, 4 May 2021 11:02

Hong Kong Stocks Suspended Over Second Missed Deadline

Over 40 of Hong Kong’s listed shares remain suspended after missing their second deadline to release their 2020 earnings, further fuelling investor worries about market risk.

FINANCE Tuesday, 4 May 2021 10:48

Great Eastern Sees Quarterly Profits Surge

The firm cited higher valuation of investments amid more favourable financial market conditions for the quarter compared to a year ago.

FINANCE Tuesday, 4 May 2021 09:36

SBI Terminates Ping An Joint Venture Over Data Fears

Japan’s largest online brokerage SBI has ended a joint venture with Ping An Insurance over concerns about data protection.

FINANCE Monday, 3 May 2021 20:26

Credit Suisse Veteran's Provence Hideaway

In colossally bad timing, the wife of Credit Suisse’s top asset manager until last month is showcasing the U.S. couple’s years-long renovation of a Provence luxury property.

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