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FINANCE Saturday, 17 April 2021 19:19

Who is Benefiting from City's Brexodus?

Brexit means Brexit – except when it means Paris or Frankfurt, where countless banking jobs wound up, according to a study.

PEOPLE Saturday, 17 April 2021 19:06

Ex-UBS Chief Sergio Ermotti Shifts from Banker to Statesman

Less than six months after leaving UBS, ex-CEO Sergio Ermotti is now chairman of the world's largest reinsurer. He signaled he will use the job as a platform to lobby for Switzerland as a business center.

FINANCE Saturday, 17 April 2021 19:04

Andreas Ita: «Credit Suisse's Risk Lessons»

The fallout from Credit Suisse’s collision with Archegos reveals valuable lessons for other banks, Andreas Ita writes in an essay for finews.first.

FINANCE Friday, 16 April 2021 17:35

Wirecard Dismantles Asia Empire

Following a spectacular collapse, Wirecard is disposing of its assets in the region, leaving only its business in India.

PEOPLE Friday, 16 April 2021 16:37

Citi Boosts Hong Kong Wealth Headcount

Citi unveiled its hiring plans for its wealth management business in Hong Kong – one of the few remaining markets the bank will place its renewed focus on after announcing a series of planned exits.

FINANCE Friday, 16 April 2021 16:17

HSBC Singapore Offers Flexibility as Employees Return

The bank has outlined a vision for its approach to flexible and hybrid-location working and will give its employees the opportunity and choice to return to the office.

FINANCE Friday, 16 April 2021 12:59

DBS Targets Zero Thermal Coal Exposure

As part of its efforts to support the transition to a low-carbon future, the bank has set a target of 2039 to cut its thermal coal exposure to zero.

FINANCE Friday, 16 April 2021 12:19

For Credit Suisse, More Pain Seen Ahead

After dual disasters, the Swiss bank looks more vulnerable than ever to a merger or acquisition. While the scenarios look sensible on paper, they mean months of pain for the bank and staff.

FINANCE Friday, 16 April 2021 11:56

Will Credit Suisse's Clients Remain Loyal?

The firestorm over Credit Suisse focuses on what multiple scandals focus mean for the Swiss bank and its shareholders. But what do they mean for clients? Banking expert Matthias Hunn writes for finews.asia.

HIGH-END Friday, 16 April 2021 11:38

North America and Asia Dominate 2020 Wealth Growth

North America and Asia dominated wealth growth in 2020 as the only two regions worldwide to see an increase in high net worth individuals and their riches.

FINANCE Friday, 16 April 2021 11:21

Northern Trust to Launch eFX Pricing Engine in Singapore

The Chicago-headquartered firm is building its own regional trading infrastructure in the city-state, in collaboration with the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

FINANCE Friday, 16 April 2021 09:42

Citi to Exit Consumer Banking in Over a Dozen Markets

Citi rejigs its global consumer banking business with a planned exit from 13 markets, in a move to «double down on wealth.»

FINANCE Thursday, 15 April 2021 17:42

StanChart Wealth Planning App Debuts in Singapore

The bank joins other players in providing digital wealth advisory with its new SC Goals Planner app, now available on SC Online Banking and SC Mobile.

FINANCE Thursday, 15 April 2021 15:19

Peter Babej: «Asian Wealth Stands Out For Scale And Growth»

Citi APAC chief executive Peter Babej reiterated the bank’s commitment to wealth management in Asia in the latest management reshuffle, highlighting its scale and growth prospects.

FINANCE Thursday, 15 April 2021 15:19

ESG Criteria Grow Among Investors Amid Pandemic

The pandemic has raised investor awareness of the importance of environmental, social and governance considerations, but there remains a significant gap between beliefs and behaviour, a new survey reveals.

FINANCE Thursday, 15 April 2021 13:52

Swiss Wealth Manager Looks Towards Asia

After withstanding several crises, wealth manager Reuss Private is hatching plans for a branch in Singapore.

PEOPLE Thursday, 15 April 2021 13:12

Citi Names Wealth Co-Heads for Asia Pacific

Citi made a raft of new appointments to its wealth management unit including the promotion of its Asia head of private banking.

FINANCE Thursday, 15 April 2021 12:46

Gold Dealer J. Rotbart: New Singapore Office a «Needed Step»

The company will offer more convenience and flexibility for gold buyers in Singapore and Southeast Asia in storing and transporting their gold.

FINANCE Thursday, 15 April 2021 12:20

Julius Baer Rolls Out Digital Advisor in Asia

Julius Baer launches its digital advisory platform in Asia, a region populated with high net worth individuals known for their strong preference for hands-on investing.

FINANCE Thursday, 15 April 2021 11:55

Banks Make Post-Archegos Financing Curbs

Victim banks of the Archegos collapse have begun to curb their hedge fund financing businesses with a focus on tightening leverage. 

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