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FINANCE Tuesday, 2 March 2021 12:25

DigibankAsia Taps Xebia for Launch of Uno

The Singapore-headquartered company has entered a strategic partnership with digital services and consulting firm Xebia for the launch of digital bank Uno in the Philippines.

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 March 2021 11:04

PropertyGuru Explores U.S. Listing via SPAC

The Singapore-based online real estate portal has revived plans to go public, this time via a merger with a blank cheque company.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 2 March 2021 10:19

BNY Mellon Names Japan Country Executive

U.S. financial group BNY Mellon has appointed a successor for the role of Japan country executive.

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 March 2021 09:57

Another Hong Kong Tycoon Seeks Fundraising via SPAC

Yet another billionaire from Hong Kong’s property sector has joined the blank-cheque boom with an eye on raising up to $400 million.

FINANCE Monday, 1 March 2021 15:25

ANZ Hit by 1MDB-Linked Malaysian Bank Settlement

ANZ will take a hit on its earnings in its coming half-year results after AMBank Group agreed on a settlement with the Malaysian government.

FINANCE Monday, 1 March 2021 14:18

Commerzbank Shrinks Global Footprint

Commerzbank will exit from numerous markets, including Hong Kong, as part of its ongoing restructuring plans worldwide, which include 10,000 job cuts.

FINANCE Monday, 1 March 2021 12:54

McKinsey Veteran Seeks Impact Investment Growth

Pål Erik Sjåtil wants to make London-headquartered Lightrock a leading impact investor. The former McKinsey consultant doesn't believe clients are becoming more altruistic, but that investments are becoming much more attractive. 

FINANCE Monday, 1 March 2021 12:32

Headhunting Vet Launches Search Firm in Hong Kong

Seasoned financial services recruiter Rick Chung has launched an executive search firm in Hong Kong with an eye on improving the industry’s culture through deep engagement. 

FINANCE Monday, 1 March 2021 11:43

Chinese Wealth Manager Hywin Seeks U.S. IPO

Shanghai-headquartered wealth manager Hywin is seeking a public listing in the U.S. with an eye on raising up to $48 million.

FINANCE Monday, 1 March 2021 11:37

Serge Tabachnik: «How Can Investors Prepare for the Unexpected?»

Predicting volatility is paramount to achieving optimal performance for risk-based strategies. Investors have previously relied on historical data, but incorporating implied volatility can provide a more informative perspective, Serge Tabachnik writes in an...

PEOPLE Monday, 1 March 2021 11:22

DBS Names Malaysia Country Head

DBS reshuffles several senior managers and appoints a new country head for Malaysia, effective June 1 this year.

PEOPLE Monday, 1 March 2021 10:59

MSCI Appoints Head of APAC Client Coverage

U.S. index provider MSCI has named a new head of Asia Pacific client coverage based in Japan.

FINANCE Monday, 1 March 2021 10:34

T. Rowe Price Opens Research Office in Shanghai

Baltimore-headquartered asset manager T. Rowe Price has launched a new office in Shanghai focused on investment research.

WEB'S BEST Monday, 1 March 2021 00:00

Web's Best – March 2021

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ADVERTORIAL Friday, 26 February 2021 21:07

The Winning Proposition For External Asset Managers

No matter how advanced and intelligent machines become with digitalization, human interaction and trusted, personalized relationships will remain key, VP Bank's Thomas Jost says.

FINANCE Friday, 26 February 2021 17:47

GIC Takes Stake in Indonesia's Bank Jago

The bank is poised to become the first fully digital bank in Southeast Asia's largest economy.

FINANCE Friday, 26 February 2021 15:51

Bank of China Appoints New President

The world’s fourth-largest bank by assets has appointed a former China Everbright banker to become its president.

FINANCE Friday, 26 February 2021 15:24

Pandemic Prompts Decline in Fintech Investment in APAC

Fintech funding in the region reached a six-year low, as increasing uncertainty caused by the pandemic saw a decline in investment into emerging markets like Southeast Asia.

FINANCE Friday, 26 February 2021 14:26

Travel App Sets Sights on Financial Services

Indonesian online travel unicorn Traveloka is targeting Thailand and Vietnam for launching financial services ahead of a possible IPO.

PEOPLE Friday, 26 February 2021 12:22

StanChart CEO Signals He Will Stay on the Job

Despite rumors of Bill Winter’s potential exit, the 59-year old chief executive said he would stay with Standard Chartered following a 2020 that saw profits miss analyst targets and plummet 57 percent.

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