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FINANCE Tuesday, 27 October 2020 18:04

UBP Hires Economist to Lead Asia Research

Based in Hong Kong, he leads UBP’s macroeconomic research in Asia and serves as a key link between the Asian investment teams and global economic research. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 27 October 2020 16:47

SOR-Linked Financial Products to Cease By April 2021

The Steering Committee for SOR Transition to SORA (SC-STS) has announced timelines for the end of SGD Swap Offer Rate (SOR) in financial products, and published market guidance to support the transition to the Singapore Overnight Rate Average (SORA).

PEOPLE Tuesday, 27 October 2020 16:21

TMF Group Hires Ex-State Street Executive

Administration services provider TMF Group bolstered its fund business in China and Taiwan with the hire of an ex-State Street executive.

FINANCE Tuesday, 27 October 2020 15:47

China Proposes Ban on Yuan-Linked Stablecoins

China will clear the way for its central bank to be the lone issuer of a digital yuan, banning other digital currencies pegged to the currency.

FINANCE Tuesday, 27 October 2020 14:44

HSBC: Restructuring While Transforming

HSBC continues to undergo significant change beyond just cost management with an increasing focus on technology and sustainability.

FINANCE Tuesday, 27 October 2020 13:07

Credit Suisse Grows Australia Private Bank

The firm is expanding its private banking business down under with the addition of a trio of relationship managers to support its strong growth and momentum this year.

FINANCE Tuesday, 27 October 2020 12:20

HSBC Restructures Further and Faster

HSBC will accelerate and expand restructure, despite beating analyst forecast with $3.1 billion of profit before tax in the third quarter.

FINANCE Tuesday, 27 October 2020 12:01

Revolut Ramps Up Growth Efforts in Singapore

The fintech hopes to build on the momentum it has gained amid the social and economic challenges brought about by the pandemic. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 27 October 2020 11:12

U.S. Fintech Eyes Growth in Asia

The firm has made several key senior appointments to drive its international strategy on the back of a growing international client base and heightened interest in private market investments.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 27 October 2020 10:52

Bank of China Expands Offshore Bond Team Headcount

Bank of China is planning to expand its offshore bond business with an eye on more fundraising denominated in U.S. dollars and the euro. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 27 October 2020 09:26

Ant Maintains IPO Price Tag Despite Hurdles

Ant has set the price tag for its dual listing in Shanghai and New York, maintaining its original target to break the fundraising record despite the hurdles ahead.

FINANCE Monday, 26 October 2020 17:52

Somerset Capital Expands China Team

Investment management firm Somerset Capital appointed a highly experienced portfolio manager on the China team.

PEOPLE Monday, 26 October 2020 15:45

At UBS, Sergio Ermotti Made Boredom Great Again

In nearly a decade at UBS, Sergio Ermotti went from a trader’s calculated gambles to an extreme reluctance to take risks. finews.asia on the Swiss banker’s near-total reversal.

HIGH-END Monday, 26 October 2020 12:54

Swiss Watchmakers Believe In-Store Shopping Will Prevail

Despite the pandemic, Swiss watchmakers believe in-store shopping will prevail over digital platforms.

FINANCE Monday, 26 October 2020 12:25

Mozambique Seeks Ex-Credit Suisse Bankers

The debt-saddled African nation reportedly wants to put three former Credit Suisse investment bankers on trial for their involvement in a bond and corruption scandal.

FINANCE Monday, 26 October 2020 03:51

Credit Suisse Folds Quant Fund Boutique

The Swiss bank is quietly folding a quantitative investment house spun out of Zurich's prestigious ETH technical university, finews.asia has learned.

FINANCE Monday, 26 October 2020 03:48

More Exits at Seba

The burgeoning crypto bank’s recent restructuring led to the exit of several more prominent names, finews.asia has learned.

HIGH-END Saturday, 24 October 2020 20:41

Florin Baeriswyl: «Brands Offer the Escapism the World Needs»

As consumers wait for their previous ways of life to return, brands have a role to play in solving their heightened need for escapism and stress relief, Florin Baeriswyl writes in an essay for finews.first.

FINANCE Friday, 23 October 2020 19:56

Bankers Pony Up in 1MDB

The U.S. powerhouse is paying billions to settle its 1MDB troubles. Bankers like former CEO Lloyd Blankfein are being forced to pitch in.

FINANCE Friday, 23 October 2020 17:04

Fintech Launches Low-Cost Customizable Portfolio

Digital wealth manager Endowus' new product allows investors to build customizable portfolios with direct access to a selection of low-cost funds.

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