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PEOPLE Tuesday, 5 January 2021 10:01

Hang Seng Bank Names New Chairman

Local banking giant Hang Seng has named a new chairman to succeed Raymond Ch’ien who has been in the position for 13 years.

FINANCE Monday, 4 January 2021 15:06

China Issues First-Ever Credit Rating Agency Penalty

Mainland authorities fined a credit rating agency for the first time ever, setting a precedent amid a growing number of defaults.

FINANCE Monday, 4 January 2021 12:14

UBS Celebrates Singapore Anniversary with Sustainability Splash

The Swiss major is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Singapore in 2020, with the launch of an immersive art installation and new commitments focused on sustainability.

FINANCE Monday, 4 January 2021 11:50

More Account Suspensions for Exiled Hong Kong Dissident

Self-exiled Hong Kong dissident Ted Hui, who was recently spotlighted over frozen accounts at HSBC, has faced even more pressure from the British lender which allegedly canceled credit cards and «unlawfully embezzled» his funds without explanation.

FINANCE Monday, 4 January 2021 10:56

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Sees a Turning Point in 2021

Mainland China’s focus on domestic growth could push Hong Kong out of recession, according to financial secretary Paul Chan who called on the city to take advantage of the financial sector and international trade.

WEB'S BEST Friday, 1 January 2021 00:00

Web's Best – January 2021

Tesla Unveils Redesigned Model S Why CEOs Make So Much Money Valentine's Day 2021: The Best Staycations

FINANCE Thursday, 31 December 2020 14:15

2021: And Now For Something Completely Different

If finance was roiled this year by the coronavirus crisis, 2021 could be just as tumultuous – if finews.asia's absurdly unconventional predictions have anything to do with it.

FINANCE Thursday, 31 December 2020 12:51

2021: Top Challenges for China’s Financial Sector

The world’s second-largest economy is performing a difficult balancing act, attempting to recalibrate its financial sector while seriously welcoming foreign entrants for the first time in history. finews.asia takes a look at the top 5 challenges in 2021.

ADVERTORIAL Thursday, 31 December 2020 10:27

Asia is Ready for a Digital Banking Revolution

In the next three years, Asia will see more than fifty new digital banks that will completely change the financial services landscape. That’s just the beginning, GFT's Christopher Ortiz says. The region will also see broader adoption of blockchain technology with...

 ADVERTORIAL Thursday, 31 December 2020 06:52

VP Bank Seizes Opportunities With Confidence to Success

Hardly any other sector is currently confronted with new requirements as strongly as the financial industry. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that new challenges also create new opportunities.

FINANCE Wednesday, 30 December 2020 22:14

Guy de Blonay: «A Big Challenge For This Decade»

Much remains to be done to make financial inclusion a reality, Guy de Blonay writes in an essay for finews.first.

FINANCE Wednesday, 30 December 2020 21:41

Crypto Rumbles Central Bank Sovereignty

The private sector has long driven innovation on digital currencies but as fintech's plans became more powerful, central banks sprang to attention. Their main concern? Keeping monetary policy in their purview.

FINANCE Wednesday, 30 December 2020 17:35

Credit Suisse Loses Investment Bank Veteran

The Swiss bank is losing a long-standing investment banker in Dubai. His exit follows a series of high-profile hires in the region and a lucrative niche in Saudi Arabia.

FINANCE Wednesday, 30 December 2020 15:33

Swiss Finance's Biggest Moves of 2020

The past year was full of major moves that marked the end of an era – and also demonstrated the sinking threshold of legal risk.

ADVERTORIAL Wednesday, 30 December 2020 12:12

CME: The Return of Travel Could Drive Oil in 2021

Heading into 2021, the path of COVID-19 appears to be a primary driver of oil prices, relegating some important fundamentals to a secondary role.

FINANCE Wednesday, 30 December 2020 11:49

Accenture's Paul Ng: «Huge Opportunity» for Agile Financial Institutions

Financial services will be driven by a confluence of emerging technologies, changing consumer demands, increased competition from non-traditional banking players, and renewed regulation, according to Accenture's managing director of financial services.

FINANCE Wednesday, 30 December 2020 10:58

Keppel Reit Manager Appoints Deputy CEO

In her current role, she has been instrumental in Keppel Reit's portfolio optimization strategy, leading the team in delivering accretive acquisitions in Australia, South Korea and Singapore, as well as the divestment of assets.

FINANCE Wednesday, 30 December 2020 10:26

Global Banks Obtain A-Share Shorting Capabilities

Long criticized for pricing inefficiency due to lacking two-way market movements, foreign financiers finally have the ability to short China A-shares after completing securities lending transactions for the first time ever. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 30 December 2020 04:04

Marta Ra: «Some Topics Are C-Suite Taboo»

Ex-banker Marta Ra helps top executives recover at the world's most luxurious treatment clinic. The head of Switzerland's Paracelsus Recovery tells finews.asia what problems have surfaced since the pandemic – and which are evergreens. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 30 December 2020 04:00

Ant Scrambles Amid Chinese Pressure

A skirmish between fintech pioneer Jack Ma and Chinese authorities is reportedly leading to changes at Ant Group.

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