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FINANCE Tuesday, 17 November 2020 10:54

Singapore Robo-Advisor Expands to UAE

The Singapore-based digital wealth manager said there is a gap in wealth management options in MENA and wants to tap the growing mass affluent segment there.

FINANCE Tuesday, 17 November 2020 09:45

ASX Resumes Trading Following Outage

Trading on the Australian Stock Exchange (AXS) resumed on Tuesday, after it was halted half an hour after Monday's opening because of a glitch in the refreshed ASX Trade system, which is the trading platform for ASX’s equity market provided by Nasdaq.

ADVERTORIAL Monday, 16 November 2020 21:20

Full Steam Ahead for the Asia Funds Express

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, what was initially a challenging environment became a very difficult one. So, has the Asia Funds Express come off the tracks? Or is the pandemic just another stop along the way?

PEOPLE Monday, 16 November 2020 12:59

Prestigious Sideline for Top UBS Banker

Huw van Steenis is an UBS uber-MD, head of its sustainable finance activities, senior adviser to CEO Ralph Hamers, and head of investor relations. He is adding a prestigious academic feather to his cap. 

FINANCE Monday, 16 November 2020 11:58

Thomas Mueller: «Some Banks Want to Prevent Open Banking»

Open banking is on everyone’s lips these days. But there seems to be more talk than actual practical solutions available right now for clients. The fact is, many banks are delaying and even preventing open banking, Thomas Mueller writes in his article for...

FINANCE Monday, 16 November 2020 11:42

UBP Unlocks Private Equity Access for Onshore China

UBP will enable access to European private equity for its mainland Chinese clients onshore following a new partnership with Idinvest Partners.

FINANCE Monday, 16 November 2020 10:52

Beijing Defends Regulation Over «Crazy So-Called Innovation»

A senior Chinese official from the local banking regulator spoke about the crucial role of financial regulation in the mainland, including the reduction of «too-big-to-fail» risks.

PEOPLE Monday, 16 November 2020 10:33

Blackrock Hires China Head of Private Credit

Blackrock bolsters its alternatives capabilities in the region with the appointment of a China head of private credit.

PEOPLE Saturday, 14 November 2020 16:20

Ex-Credit Suisse Boss Boosts African Finance

Rwanda is enlisting Tidjane Thiam's help to advance its financial center. It is the latest engagement on the former Credit Suisse chief's home continent.

HIGH-END Saturday, 14 November 2020 16:18

Singapore Wants to Teach You Warmth and Empathy

Singapore's flagship carrier is looking to diversify its revenue – by selling its expertise in dealing with VIPs and tricky customers to other industries.

PEOPLE Saturday, 14 November 2020 15:59

Veteran Private Banker Exits at J. Safra Sarasin

A veteran Asian private banker who capped her career by joining the board of J. Safra Sarasin is already out, finews.asia has learned.

FINANCE Friday, 13 November 2020 17:11

UOB to Allow Partial Remote Work Post-Covid

The bank plans to give the majority of its 26,000-strong workforce the choice to work remotely two days a week once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

FINANCE Friday, 13 November 2020 15:18

UBS Investment Specialist Joins Swiss Private Bank

The Geneva-based private bank has snagged an investment specialist from UBS, as it expands its funds advisory team in Singapore.

FINANCE Friday, 13 November 2020 14:06

Singapore to Raise Standards for Issue Managers

The Association of Banks in Singapore has announced revised due diligence guidelines for companies planning to list on the Singapore Exchange, with immediate effect.

FINANCE Friday, 13 November 2020 12:24

Open Banking Platform Raises Funds for APAC Growth

Banking-as-a-service (BaaS) platform Railsbank has announced that it has raised $37 million as part of continued equity funding to support its global growth and product expansion.

FINANCE Friday, 13 November 2020 11:04

China's Xi Behind Ant's Failed IPO

The decision to stop what would have been the world's biggest initial public offering at $37 billion came days after founder Jack Ma publicly criticized China's regulators and banks.

FINANCE Friday, 13 November 2020 09:40

Credit Suisse Overseer Slammed Over SPACs

A prominent short-seller is taking aim at Credit Suisse overseer Michael Klein over backdoor stock listings. The vehicles are Wall Street’s latest controversial moneymaking niche.

FINANCE Thursday, 12 November 2020 18:33

Veteran Exits Leonteq

One of the longest-standing top executives at the structured products boutique is departing. He was instrumental in expanding Leonteq's product range in Asia. 

PEOPLE Thursday, 12 November 2020 18:28

Commodities Heiress Taps Middle East for Fresh Cash

Billionaire Margarita Dreyfus is offloading nearly half of the eponymous commodities house. The move comes just months after she took a billion-dollar loan from Credit Suisse.

FINANCE Thursday, 12 November 2020 16:49

DBS: Banking in the New Normal

The bank is transforming its branches to cater to customers who want quicker, socially distanced and more personalized branch services, as more customers move to digital platforms amid Covid-19.

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