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FINANCE Tuesday, 15 December 2020 14:34

Asian Clients Fuel Fourth Quarter Momentum at Credit Suisse

Fourth quarter trends at Credit Suisse are expected to mirror that of the last quarter due to continued strength in its investment banking and wealth management business, according to an investor update that shared more strategic growth objectives.

FINANCE Tuesday, 15 December 2020 12:35

Hin Leong Owners Face More Creditors

One of China's largest state-owned lenders suing BP in Singapore, and Hin Leong founder Lim Oon Kuin and his two children, for a total of $312.9 million.

FINANCE Tuesday, 15 December 2020 12:03

History Repeats Itself: Digitalization in 2020 and ATMs in 1967

More than 50 years ago, banks also leveraged financial technology to adapt to new conditions with the introduction of automated teller machines. In 2020, they are doing so again through digital computers. finews.asia takes a trip down memory lane.

FINANCE Tuesday, 15 December 2020 10:54

Singtel to Expand Mobile Financial Services Offerings

The robo-adviser, in partnership with UOB Asset Management, is expected to launch by the first half of 2021. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 15 December 2020 10:15

HSBC Appoints Singapore Head of Securities Services

The bank has named a longstanding executive as its head of securities services in Singapore, as part of its strategy to capitalize on Singapore’s position as a global-Asia Pacific fund gateway for institutional wealth.

FINANCE Tuesday, 15 December 2020 00:13

Ralph Hamers Appoints Chief UBS Communicator

UBS is replacing its chief communicator and branding executive – a job that reports directly to CEO Ralph Hamers. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 15 December 2020 00:00

UBS: In Merger Talks for Asset Management?

The asset management business of Switzerland's largest bank has been the subject of merger rumors for some time, but now the company seems to be engaging in something more tangible in the U.S.

PEOPLE Monday, 14 December 2020 15:39

Credit Suisse Nabs Ex-Deutsche Banker as TMT Vice Chair for Asia

A former Credit Suisse banker has come full circle back to rejoining as its vice chairman of technology, media and telecom coverage for the investments banking unit in Asia Pacific, according to a memo seen by finews.asia.

FINANCE Monday, 14 December 2020 15:20

Citi Launches Hiring Spree in Singapore

Citibank Singapore is set to see a vitalized drive towards expansion as the American lender shared major targets on hiring, assets and clients following the launch of its new wealth hub in Orchard. 

FINANCE Monday, 14 December 2020 14:38

HSBC Global Asset Management Promotes APAC Fixed Income CIO

HSBC’s asset management arm makes an internal promotion to appoint a new chief investment officer for Asia Pacific.

FINANCE Monday, 14 December 2020 13:04

CCP Membership Leak Unveils Hundreds Working at British Banks

More insights about links between Beijing and U.K. lenders were revealed following a database leak on nearly 2 million registered Chinese Communist Party members.

FINANCE Monday, 14 December 2020 12:52

Credit Suisse Puts Fund Arm Under Sharper Focus

The Swiss bank is due to update investors on its money management activities, following a host of complications in recent months. finews.asia on Credit Suisse's new plan of attack.

FINANCE Monday, 14 December 2020 12:34

Chinese Equities: Donald Trump's Final Act

The sitting U.S. President’s barrage against Chinese equities could finally see its end as he is expected to clear a bill to enforce consistent auditing standards. finews.asia takes a look at who could be the winners and losers.

ADVERTORIAL Monday, 14 December 2020 11:16

Sygnum - Why We Built the First Digital Asset Bank

Sygnum Bank’s Group CEO Designate, Mathias Imbach, shares his views on Future Finance – the changes it will bring, but also what will remain constant.

FINANCE Monday, 14 December 2020 11:01

Monetary Authority of Singapore's World Tour

The lion city's financial regulator and industry leaders are on a truly global bridge-building spree, expanding market access across Asia Pacific, Europe and Africa. finews.asia reviews the new links with Singapore.

FINANCE Monday, 14 December 2020 09:50

Pro-Beijing Officials Grumble About Life Under Sanctions

Weeks after Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam called on local officials not to allow financial inconveniences to deter them from serving, several other sanctioned colleagues have come out to express discontent and illustrate more unwanted nuisances. 

PEOPLE Saturday, 12 December 2020 13:23

UBS CEO Walks Fine Line

Less than six weeks into his new job as CEO of UBS, Ralph Hamers is facing off against a Dutch corporate scourge. The specter of his leaving Switzerland just as quickly as he arrived is real.

FINANCE Saturday, 12 December 2020 13:18

Hui Zhang: «How to Manage Chinese Clients in Swiss Banking»

Dealing with clients from China needs awareness and consideration that the Middle Kingdom is and has always been in a complex political situation, compliance expert Hui Zhang writes in an essay for finews.first. What are the pitfalls to avoid?

FINANCE Friday, 11 December 2020 22:56

Michael Bornhaeusser: «Nobody Wants to Be a Pandemic Profiteer»

«Pandemic profiteer» stands a good chance of becoming the taboo expression of the year, says Michael Bornhaeusser in his essay for finews.first. As a venture capitalist, you don’t really want to belong to that category, but in 2020, everything is different, he says. ...

FINANCE Friday, 11 December 2020 15:23

SORA Transition Committee Gets Expanded Mandate

This follows a joint industry report published today announcing the discontinuation of the remaining Singapore Interbank Offer Rate (SIBOR) tenors in phases over the next four years.

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