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FINANCE Wednesday, 17 February 2021 11:50

M&G Real Estate Names Asia CIO and CEO

M&G Real Estate has appointed a chief investment officer and interim chief executive for its Asia unit.

FINANCE Wednesday, 17 February 2021 11:49

Princelings Targeted in Ant IPO Pullout

The blocked listing of Ant Group was driven by more than just concerns by the central government against its founder Jack Ma but also its shareholders which include prominent figures in mainland Chinese politics.

FINANCE Wednesday, 17 February 2021 11:25

Singapore Fintech Partners MoneyGram

The integration and implementation of Lightnet's technology with MoneyGram's money transfer services will provide customers with a wide selection of payout services across Southeast Asia.

FINANCE Tuesday, 16 February 2021 18:13

Credit Suisse Inches Closer to Blackrock

Credit Suisse and Blackrock are teaming up again, according to information obtained by finews.asia. The big bank and the world's largest asset manager need each other more than ever.

HIGH-END Tuesday, 16 February 2021 16:49

Luxury Hong Kong Apartment Breaks Sale Record

Located in Hong Kong's exclusive Mid-Levels neighborhood, the apartment is Asia's priciest, according to «Bloomberg.» 

FINANCE Tuesday, 16 February 2021 15:47

Bank Permata CEO to Head Indonesia's New Wealth Fund

The fund, which currently has around $15 billion in assets, is targeting to grow to $100 billion. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 16 February 2021 15:04

APAC Financiers Most Likely to Opt for Fines Over Compliance

Asia Pacific financial institutions were most likely to consciously violate rules and incur anti-money laundering fines rather than comply with regulation compared to those in other regions, according to a recent survey.

FINANCE Tuesday, 16 February 2021 12:43

UBS Investment Bank: Trading in Driving Seat

The exit of Piero Novelli from UBS leaves its investment bank without its weightiest sponsor of deals for the super-rich. The trading business was and remains elementary within the big bank.

FINANCE Tuesday, 16 February 2021 12:40

Diversity: Dealing With Big Brother in Finance

The financial sector is a male bastion. This must change, as demanded not least by major shareholders. But data protection is standing in the way of change.

FINANCE Tuesday, 16 February 2021 12:30

Vincent Magnenat: «Consolidation Has Been Postponed»

The impact of the pandemic has forced leading families and entrepreneurs to rethink everything – not only on the way they are driving their businesses but also on which values they are willing to drive their life, Vincent Magnenat, CEO of Lombard Odier Asia, said...

FINANCE Tuesday, 16 February 2021 12:28

Singapore Banks Throw Weight Behind Green Vehicles

Ahead of Tesla's launch in Singapore, DBS is has announced financing for new and used electric and hybrid cars, while a partnership with OCBC will boost the availability of electric vehicle charging points.

FINANCE Tuesday, 16 February 2021 11:41

E-Red Packets Gain Traction

With physical gatherings limited, red packet gifting via digital channels on the first two days of the Lunar New Year grew considerably from the year before.

FINANCE Tuesday, 16 February 2021 10:28

Crypto Backers Warn Against Hong Kong Retail Ban

Cryptocurrency advocacy groups are calling for a review of the retail investor ban proposal in Hong Kong, warning that the new rule could trigger demand for unregulated providers.

FINANCE Monday, 15 February 2021 14:48

UBS Loses Investment Banking Co-Head

Swiss bank UBS said the co-head of its investment bank since 2018 is departing, leaving a trading veteran as the sole head of the unit.

FINANCE Monday, 15 February 2021 13:00

Antsy for Deals, Julius Baer CEO Eyes Wealth Niche

Philipp Rickenbacher is ready to hit the acquisition trail after Julius Baer's year-long stint in the penalty box ends. He is eager to catch up with rival wealth managers in a hot, lucrative niche of finance, finews.com reports. 

ADVERTORIAL Monday, 15 February 2021 07:02

CME: The Benefits of More Automated FX Trade

FX markets are unique not only in their scale but also in their complexity. There are multiple trading paradigms, and also multiple venues where trades may be executed. The FX ecosystem is highly fragmented and the case for more automation has been clear for some...

FINANCE Saturday, 13 February 2021 04:05

Crypto Firm Nabs Ex-HSBC Banker as CEO

A British banker is taking over the top job at Valour, a Swiss start-up that plans to expand a zero-fee bitcoin exchange-traded product across Europe.

FINANCE Saturday, 13 February 2021 04:05

Credit Suisse's Buries Mortgage Case for Good

Credit Suisse ended a scandal over mortgage-backed securities that harkened back to before the financial crisis of 2008/09 – for less than it had feared.

FINANCE Saturday, 13 February 2021 04:05

Mobeen Tahir: «Innovations Are Challenging To Price In»

In an essay for finews.first, Mobeen Tahir explores if there is a coherent way to think about the equity markets.

HIGH-END Friday, 12 February 2021 12:34

Kung Hei Fat Choi!

The Year of the Ox is here. We at finews.asia would like to send you best wishes for the Lunar New Year!

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