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FINANCE Friday, 5 March 2021 09:48

Credit Suisse Tapped Greensill More Widely

The Swiss bank used a series of Greensill co-managed supply chain funds more widely in its asset management unit, finews.asia has learned. 

FINANCE Friday, 5 March 2021 04:11

Rolando Grandi: «Turning Cars Into Places of Escape»

Between now and 2040, 55 million driverless cars are expected to take to the roads worldwide. There is still a long way to go, but the day will come when every car is smart enough to earn the right to drive, Rolando Grandi writes in an article for finews.first.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 March 2021 17:44

Switzerland and China to Deepen Finance Ties

Despite the increasing discord between China and the U.S., Switzerland wants to further deepen its cooperation in financial matters with the Far East nation.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 March 2021 17:30

New Funding to Fuel Singapore Insurtech's Growth in Region

New funding for Symbo will allow the platform to improve its delivery of insurance to individuals across India and Southeast Asia.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 March 2021 17:05

Economic Freedom Index Dumps Hong Kong

The annual Heritage Foundation has dumped Hong Kong altogether from its economic freedom index, one year after a local official claimed it would return to the throne.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 March 2021 15:57

Indonesia's Payfazz and Singapore's Xfers Join Forces

Both companies will be part of a newly formed financial entity that aims to provide inclusion through financial services across Southeast Asia.

REAL ASSETS Thursday, 4 March 2021 15:00

Hong Kong Home Posts Record-High Rent

Hong Kong’s luxury property market continues to post record numbers with the latest leasing contract.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 March 2021 12:34

An Uphill Battle for Ant’s Second Listing Attempt

After a surprise pullout last year, a second listing attempt by Ant Group proves to be difficult in its own ways with continued regulatory challenges, a weaker valuation outlook and no timeline in sight. finews.asia reviews the fintech giant’s major pre-IPO...

FINANCE Thursday, 4 March 2021 12:13

GIC Bets on Digital Assets

The blue chip focused Singapore sovereign wealth fund has invested in a crypto bank, in a signal that digital assets are here to stay.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 March 2021 11:21

Munich Re Appoints Managing Director for Australasia

He succeeds Ralph Ronnenberg, who returns to Munich to take on a new role as head reinsurance controlling for Munich Re Group.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 March 2021 10:32

DBS Loan to Spur Green Solutions in Maritime Industry

The bank has issued a sustainability-linked loan to Sembcorp Marine, which references the Singapore Overnight Rate Average.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 March 2021 09:54

Top Wealth Fund Flags Japan Beer Stock for Myanmar Links

Japan’s Kirin Holdings has been put on a watch list by the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund over business ties with the Myanmar military.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 March 2021 03:18

Lex Greensill: Perils of the Perfect Banking Client

The embattled Australian financier didn’t just manage billions together with the Swiss bank – he was also a weighty client as well. Credit Suisse stuck with Lex Greensill long after warning signs emerged.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 March 2021 03:14

Credit Suisse to Return Extra Greensill Fund Cash

The Swiss bank said it will begin skimming excess cash from supply chain funds it co-manages to Greensill, returning it to investors.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 March 2021 17:46

HSBC Ramps Up Expansion of Asset Management Biz in Asia

The bank said it will be accelerating investments in Asia to capture the region’s significant wealth opportunity. 

HIGH-END Wednesday, 3 March 2021 16:57

Japan Billionaire Launches Recruitment for Moon Travel

Japanese billionaire entrepreneur Maezawa Yusaku is once again tapping into the public sphere to further his personal pursuits, this time for the recruitment of co-travelers in a trip around the moon.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 March 2021 16:44

Indosuez Grows Team in Singapore

The global wealth management brand of Crédit Agricole Group has made three new senior appointments in the republic. 

PEOPLE Wednesday, 3 March 2021 15:53

Linklaters Names Global Head of Capital Markets

London-headquartered law firm Linklaters has named a new global head of capital markets based in Hong Kong.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 March 2021 14:38

SFC: Record Fines Imposed in 2020

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission doubled fines on industry participants in 2020 to register a record-high amount.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 March 2021 12:28

KPMG Names Head of Financial Services in Singapore

He brings deep domain expertise in emerging areas such as cryptocurrency and platform-based business models, and has been a driving force behind the firm's global efforts to spur innovation, transformation and scale in financial services.

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