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FINANCE Wednesday, 24 February 2021 17:46

Fenergo Boosts APAC Presence Amid Growing RegTech Demand

The Dublin-headquartered fintech's new Asia head of sales will spearhead growth and execute Fenergo’s cloud strategy in the region. 

PEOPLE Wednesday, 24 February 2021 16:34

Swiss Banks Join Mainland Relocation Drive

Swiss majors Credit Suisse and UBS were the latest to reportedly relocate top executives to China to capitalize on the opportunities from the opening mainland market.

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 February 2021 16:00

Lower Impairments Push Profits Up for Bank of East Asia

A significant improvement from impairment losses drove profits 11 percent higher for Bank of East Asia in 2020.

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 February 2021 15:56

EFG Boosts Profits During Pandemic

Swiss private bank EFG International weathered the pandemic storm surprisingly well. But growth didn't come cheap.

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 February 2021 15:32

International Real Estate Specialist Grows Asia Presence

The company, which is expanding its presence in Japan and South Korea, has also made new appointments to its teams there. 

REAL ASSETS Wednesday, 24 February 2021 14:53

Hong Kong Homes Ranked Least Affordable for 11th Year

Housing in Hong Kong remained ranked as the most unaffordable for the 11th year in 2020, according to a think tank report, withstanding a series of headwinds including political unrest, a health crisis and a recession.

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 February 2021 13:15

Asia Bankers Lead HSBC Bonus Pool

Bankers in Asia were paid larger bonuses in 2020 than colleagues elsewhere at HSBC which attributed the decision not only to the region’s performance but also its «strategic importance».

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 February 2021 12:59

SGX and Ping An to Collaborate on ESG Reporting

The two sides have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate and build a platform to facilitate and simplify the ESG disclosure processes of companies listed on the bourse.

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 February 2021 12:49

CV VC Appoints Key Dubai Expert

Swiss-based blockchain investor CV VC is expanding its advisory board with a notable from the Gulf. This is intended to serve as a door opener in Dubai.

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 February 2021 12:40

HSBC Doubles Down on Asia with Balance

HSBC will bet on rapid wealth creation in Asia as the key driver of business growth, adding around $6 billion of additional investments over the next five years with a balance between the northern and southern regions.

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 February 2021 12:16

Singapore Fintech Makes Top Hire From UOB

She was previously senior vice president of United Overseas Bank’s fintech, ecosytstem, and innovation division.

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 February 2021 11:49

HSBC: An Ex-Asia Slashing Mandate

Global footprint, headcount, office space and more will see shrinkage as HSBC will now mandate a more concentrated bet on wealth management in Asia.

FINANCE Wednesday, 24 February 2021 11:23

OCBC Posts Quarterly Decline But Sees Signs of Recovery

OCBC reported a 9 percent fall in net earnings for the fourth quarter of 2020, while its full year net profit was 26 percent lower than the year before.

FINANCE Tuesday, 23 February 2021 16:22

Former Lloyd's APAC CEO Joins Delta Insurance

The specialty underwriting agency has appointed a new chief operating officer to support its burgeoning growth in Asia Pacific.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 23 February 2021 15:02

HKEX Chair Exits HSBC Board

Asia financial heavyweight Laura Cha will be stepping down from HSBC’s board, according to its latest annual results announcement. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 23 February 2021 15:00

big xyt Targets Asia Buy-Side

big xyt, an independent provider of smart data and analytics solutions to the global trading and investment community, is increasing its global footprint with an expansion to Asia Pacific.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 23 February 2021 14:30

Credit Suisse: All These Luminaries on Wall Street...

Few investment banks have birthed as many big franchises – and huge personalities – as Credit Suisse. finews.asia takes a look at a few of the luminaries.

FINANCE Tuesday, 23 February 2021 12:50

Indosuez Lures Wealth Veteran Back Into Fold

The Geneva-based wealth manager named a new head of its business with wealthy Middle East clientele. It is the latest in a series of hires for the private bank's new boss.

FINANCE Tuesday, 23 February 2021 12:41

Credit Pressures Drag HSBC Profits Lower

Credit impairment charges dragged HSBC profits lower in 2020 but it still managed to beat analyst estimates. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 23 February 2021 12:06

Aura Group to Grow Fund Management Activities

The fast-growing alternative investment and wealth management platform providing tailored wealth, funds management and corporate advisory solutions, was just awarded a Capital Markets Services licence.

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