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FINANCE Wednesday, 4 November 2020 12:07

J.P. Morgan’s Interbank Information Network: «For Banks, By Banks»

J.P. Morgan publicly unveiled new blockchain initiatives that have gone live on its Liink interbank information network – a piece of intellectual property the bank has made open source.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 November 2020 11:13

UOB Posts 40 Percent Earnings Decline

The bank's earnings fell on declining revenue and higher allowance amid the global pandemic, while the reopening of economies following lockdowns helped improve its quarterly operating profits.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 November 2020 10:38

Ninety One: Gold Equities a «Useful Way to Get Exposure to Gold»

Gold equities are leveraged to the gold price and typically outperform the physical metal in a rising gold market, while underperforming in a falling gold market, giving investors useful options at the portfolio level.

FINANCE Wednesday, 4 November 2020 09:43

Ant Suspends Dual Listing

The much anticipated listing of fintech giant Ant will now be suspended after a meeting with regulators.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 November 2020 17:03

BNY Mellon Strengthens Asset Servicing

She brings a wealth of financial services and consulting experience to the company, including 12 years at State Street, where she held numerous leadership roles in the U.S., China and Hong Kong. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 November 2020 15:52

StanChart Veteran Joins Fintech Platform

Based out of the company’s Singapore headquarters, the senior banking executive will focus on paving the path for the next phase of the startup’s growth.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 November 2020 14:57

Flows Climb in Digital Yuan Pilot 

Flows from China’s central bank digital currency nearly doubled since an announcement made last month, reaching nearly $300 million.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 November 2020 12:58

Wealth Creators Seek Assurance in Intergenerational Wealth Transfer

Global high net worth families have concerns about delegating the management of their businesses and investments, as well as the next generation’s ability and commitment to manage the family assets, according to a new report by Barclays Private Bank.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 November 2020 12:11

HKMA: «Hong Kong Has Embraced a New Era for Smart Banking»

HKMA chief executive Eddie Yue shared a raft of ongoing initiatives the city was undergoing to prepare its financial sector for the future, during the opening keynote of this year's Hong Kong FinTech Week.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 November 2020 12:11

Efi Pylarinou: «They've Dated – But in Secret»

Blockchain finance is still experimenting like crazy, but a bridge between traditional finance and start-ups is less than two years away, fintech expert Efi Pylarinou told finews.asia.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 November 2020 12:02

Shenzhen: Skirting the Great Firewall

How companies from a Chinese city that practically did not exist 40 years ago are a bellwether of the growing and fractious technological divide with Europe and the U.S.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 November 2020 11:26

MSIG Asia Champions Biodiversity

The Japanese general insurer has entered a three-year partnership with Conservation International Asia-Pacific (CIAP) as part of its efforts to drive its sustainability efforts in the region

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 November 2020 10:46

Aberdeen Partners CCB International

The two asset managers will collaborate on product innovation and investment research, and will launch a new fund focusing on Belt and Road opportunities.

FINANCE Tuesday, 3 November 2020 09:58

J.P. Morgan Ups Mainland China Securities Ownership

J.P. Morgan takes one step closer to full ownership of its securities business in mainland China, just days ahead of the U.S. elections.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 3 November 2020 08:54

Credit Suisse Appoints Philippines Country Manager

Credit Suisse continues to manage the aftereffects of Philippines market veteran Christian Senn’s return to Switzerland with the latest appointment, finews.asia has learned.

PEOPLE Monday, 2 November 2020 20:51

UBS Chief Executive: «Hi, I'm Ralph»

UBS' new CEO Ralph Hamers began his new job with much the same informal tone as he ran Dutch lender ING for seven years. 

FINANCE Monday, 2 November 2020 20:47

Ralph Hamers' First Task: Expansion to Qatar

One of Ralph Hamers' first tasks as chief executive of UBS was to sign an agreement the bank had reached with Qatar.

FINANCE Monday, 2 November 2020 17:30

Credit Suisse Appoints New Market Group Head Philippines

After 15 years in Singapore, Christian Senn, market group head for the Philippines and South Asia at Credit Suisse, has decided to return to Switzerland to explore opportunities within the bank. His successor comes from within the firm. 

FINANCE Monday, 2 November 2020 15:42

Chinese Bad Debt Ratio Reaches All-Time High

Non-performing loans reached record levels amongst China’s largest banks, as the the pandemic continue continues to pressure mainland balance sheets.

FINANCE Monday, 2 November 2020 14:12

Citi Hires Ex-HSBC Ops Heavyweight

Citi in Hong Kong nets an operations heavyweight from HSBC to oversee the Hong Kong and Macau units.

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