DBS will relaunch a structured product in its private banking arm linked to indices targeting outperformance based on ESG factors after previously raising nearly $70 million.
Societe Generale will further bolster its focus on environmental, social and governance factors in Asia with the appointment of a regional head of sustainable finance.
Chinese fintech giant Ant has been given the go-ahead by mainland regulators for its initial public offering in Hong Kong despite mounting headwinds from both domestically and abroad.
Shenzhen Stock Exchange issued an apology for system errors that prevented investors from receiving trading confirmations and disrupted transaction orders.
Crown Resorts becomes the latest casino to face scrutiny, this time by Australian regulators over potential breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing rules.
The coronacrisis has had a negative impact on the performance of Geneva-based software developer Temenos, as some clients deferred the implementation of projects.
The upcoming Swiss referendum on corporate liability for the breach of human rights and environmental standards overseas is impractical and maybe even impossible to implement, says Andrew Isbester in an essay for finews.first.
The speed of the decline in employment due to the pandemic-induced shutdown in the U.S. has been unprecedented. The policy responses have been immediate and massive from the Federal Government and the Federal Reserve. To examine these issues, we have organized...
The British asset manager is boosting its sustainability efforts in the region, amid growing demand for sustainability-focused strategies.
A guilty plead is expected from President Donald Trump’s former fundraiser over charges that include illegal lobbying over the 1MDB case.
The Investment Management Association of Singapore (IMAS) is calling for corporates from across the asset management industry to join its third Digital Accelerator Programme, which enables them to work with best-in-class fintechs to develop solutions that can be...
The Chinese administration is not only focusing on the country as an economic player but also on it as a global political player, Stefan Gerlach, chief economist at EFG Bank, says in an interview with finews.asia.
To support its global ambitions, it has appointed a veteran entrepreneur to its board.
At the genesis of its digital finance industry, Hong Kong is seeing former top government officials and chief executive candidates entering the market for a potential first-mover advantage. finews.asia takes a look at their rich careers and profiles.
The mainboard-listed holding company, which has interests in oil trading and healthcare devices, is currently under investigation over a possible securities breach.
Beijing and Hong Kong both condemned Washington over the latest U.S. sanctions report and reassured the health of the city’s financial sector.
Travelers between the two cities will soon be able to make trips without the need for quarantine, stay-home notice or controlled itinerary.
The former chief executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Norman Chan, launched Round Dollar Wallet Technologies, a fintech firm focused on cross-border payments.
Hot off the heels of its acquisition by NEC Corporation, Avaloq is building on its strong momentum in the Asia-Pacific market by inking a deal with one of Taiwan’s largest commercial banks.
A proposal to add Chinese fintech giant Ant Group to a trade blacklist has been delivered to the Trump administration, adding even more headwinds to its upcoming dual listing in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
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