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PEOPLE Friday, 26 January 2024 14:53

Ex-APAC Head of CSAM Exiting UBS

The former Asia Pacific head of Credit Suisse Asset Management has reportedly left UBS after joining the enlarged Swiss lender less than a year ago.

HIGH-END Friday, 26 January 2024 12:34

KPMG: China is Lone EV Optimist

Economic concerns have weakened the profit outlook for electronic vehicles, according to a KPMG survey of industry executives. Optimism in China is the exception.

HIGH-END Friday, 26 January 2024 10:44

Sun Life Offers Health Advisory to HNW Clients

Toronto-headquartered Sun Life will provide private health advisory services to its high net worth clients in several Asian markets.

PEOPLE Friday, 26 January 2024 10:01

Howden Private Wealth’s Asia Chief Takes Top Job

Howden Private Wealth has promoted its Asia chief to take on the top job at the high net worth life insurance broker.

FINANCE Friday, 26 January 2024 09:03

UBS to Receive the Supervision It Deserves

Finma's future director grew up in the US and has extensive experience regulating Wall Street and major European banks. He has few illusions about their ability to avoid crises, making him an ideal fit to watch over the new UBS.

FINANCE Thursday, 25 January 2024 21:06

Amy Lo Shares Wish List for Next Wealth Connect Upgrade

UBS’s Amy Lo shared her wish list for the next upgrade of the Greater Bay Area’s cross-border wealth management scheme.

PEOPLE Thursday, 25 January 2024 18:04

Prudential Reshuffles Board

British insurer Prudential has announced changes to its board, including the appointment of a 30-year Asia veteran as a non-executive director.

FINANCE Thursday, 25 January 2024 17:49

Hong Kong and China Running on Empty

The equity markets hang on desperately to any sign of support.

FINANCE Thursday, 25 January 2024 16:06

Regulators Upgrades GBA Cross-Border Wealth Scheme

Regulators in Hong Kong and mainland China have unveiled enhancements to its cross-border wealth management pilot scheme.

FINANCE Thursday, 25 January 2024 15:04

Singapore Launches Sustainable Finance Association

Singapore is furthering its sustainable finance efforts with the launch of a new association to support related developments. 

FINANCE Thursday, 25 January 2024 11:58

Alexander Classen: «Thank God That's Not Necessary»

EFG International's chairman tells finews.asia the bank is on the lookout for fresh talent – even at UBS. That is because the scale of the Credit Suisse integration could potentially frustrate some bankers.

PEOPLE Thursday, 25 January 2024 10:53

PGIM Real Estate Names Japan Country Head

The real estate investment unit of Prudential has announced the appointment of a new country head for Japan.

FINANCE Thursday, 25 January 2024 09:47

Leading Regulators Seek to Prevent Digital Bank Runs

The banking crisis of spring 2023 continues to be a cause of concern for the Financial Stability Board. The bank regulators are especially worried about the outflows of funds that are amplified and accelerated through social media – which happened twice with...

FINANCE Thursday, 25 January 2024 09:39

Sygnum Nears Unicorn Status After Funding Round

Following the latest round of fundraising, crypto bank Sygnum has almost obtained unicorn status – a valuation of $1 billion or above.

PEOPLE Thursday, 25 January 2024 09:06

UBS's Suni Harford Steps Down

The president of asset management at UBS is stepping down. The current president of asset management for the EMEA and Switzerland regions has been appointed as her successor.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 24 January 2024 16:10

RBC Nets Ex-CS Private Banking Trio in Asia

The Royal Bank of Canada has hired three former private bankers from Credit Suisse to join its wealth management unit in Asia.

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 January 2024 15:03

Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia Agree to Up Financial Links

An agreement has been signed by authorities in Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia to strengthen financial connectivity, amid the city's ongoing efforts to deepen ties with the Middle East.

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 January 2024 12:31

Michael Strobaek: «Too Early to Re-Enter Chinese Equities»

A myriad of structural headwinds have made Chinese equities strategically unattractive for the time being, according to Lombard Odier’s Michael Strobaek, despite ongoing efforts from Beijing.

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 January 2024 11:18

Leonteq’s Quote Module Goes Mobile

Zurich-based Leonteq has made the quote module of its structured products digital platform available on mobile in Asia.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 24 January 2024 10:01

BofA Unloads Asia Investment Bankers

Charlotte-headquartered Bank of America is reportedly the first major investment bank in 2024 to cut jobs in Asia, primarily in Hong Kong.

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