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FINANCE Tuesday, 13 October 2020 14:19

Three Obstacles to a UBS Credit Suisse Tie-Up

Speculation about a merger of UBS and Credit Suisse is returning time and again, despite the convincing arguments that show such a move to be to the detriment of employees, shareholders and clients.

FINANCE Tuesday, 13 October 2020 12:47

Survey Reveals Differences in Singapore and Hong Kong Investor Strategies

More than half, or 55 percent, of Singaporean wealthy investors, said they are concerned with wealth creation, compared to almost 70 percent in favor of wealth preservation in Hong Kong.

FINANCE Tuesday, 13 October 2020 12:16

New Green Finance Institute to Spur Sector's Growth in Singapore

Singapore’s first research institute dedicated to green finance research and talent development was launched on Monday by Imperial College Business School and the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University (SMU).

FINANCE Tuesday, 13 October 2020 11:49

U.S. Sanctions Cloud Mainland Market Opening

On the eve of the 90-day deadline for the Trump administration to submit to Congress a list of those «undermining Hong Kong’s autonomy», there are growing signals that China’s market-opening may not be a smooth ride.

FINANCE Tuesday, 13 October 2020 11:31

Swiss Re and Daimler Launch Digital Startup

The Swiss reinsurance giant has founded a joint venture with Germany's luxury carmaker. The digital startup aims to revolutionize the business with mobility insurance.

FINANCE Tuesday, 13 October 2020 10:34

Insurer Etiqa Names Singapore CEO

He succeeds interim CEO Yip Kim Chee, who took over former CEO Sue Chi Kong in July 2020. Sue is retired after 14 years with Etiqa and 38 years in the financial services and insurance industry.

FINANCE Tuesday, 13 October 2020 10:07

India-China Clash: Anil Ambani's Asset Chase

The pursuit of supposed former billionaire Anil Ambani’s asset by Chinese banks could face obstacles as an Indian court has requested a moratorium over the recovery of more than $700 million.

FINANCE Tuesday, 13 October 2020 09:22

StanChart Eyes Mainland Brokerage Business

Standard Chartered is reportedly applying for a brokerage license in China, joining its peers in the wave of foreign entry into the mainland market.

FINANCE Monday, 12 October 2020 15:19

BoJ: Electronic Yen Testing in 2021

The Bank of Japan looks to make another advance in the central banking race to launch a digital sovereign currency with testing planned for 2021.

FINANCE Monday, 12 October 2020 14:37

Noel Quinn: Net Zero Emissions by 2050

HSBC will look to achieve net zero emissions across its client base before 2050 – an ambitious target for the Asia-focused lender – alongside $750 billion to $1 trillion in green financing to support the transition.

FINANCE Monday, 12 October 2020 12:51

Marco Rubio: «Wall Street is Rewarding CCP's Blatant Crackdown»

The path to an initial public offering for Alibaba’s fintech arm, Ant, has faced a series of hiccups including the latest U.S. signals that Washington could be primed to delay its listing.

FINANCE Monday, 12 October 2020 12:43

LGT Banker Exits, After Rebuke for Ex-Employer

The head of compliance at Liechtenstein's LGT is leaving, finews.asia can reveal. His sudden departure comes shortly after his previous bank was sanctioned for its dealing in Venezuelan corruption.

PEOPLE Monday, 12 October 2020 11:09

Hong Kongers Losing Top Banking Jobs to Mainlanders

More than half of investment banking roles in Hong Kong are no longer held by Hong Kongers with mainland Chinese workers reportedly dominating the sector’s job market.

FINANCE Monday, 12 October 2020 10:27

China Launches Public E-Yuan Test with Free Giveaways

China continues to lead the race to launch a digital sovereign currency with its latest public test which involves giving away nearly $1.5 million of electronic yuan.

FINANCE Saturday, 10 October 2020 15:43

Lars Jaeger: «The Future is Veggie, With 3D Printing»

The energy market as well as political have changed strongly in recent years. In many countries around the world, the cards on the energy mix are being reshuffled. Lars Jaeger writes in an essay for finews.first.

PEOPLE Saturday, 10 October 2020 15:30

Seba Director Goh Jin Hian Bows Out Amid Scandal

Former Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong's son quietly left the crypto bank's board. The move comes as he faces scrutiny over alleged dealings at a now-insolvent Singapore marine fuel and cargo trader.

FINANCE Friday, 9 October 2020 15:36

HSBC Commits to Low-Carbon Future

The bank plans to use its scale and global reach to seek to accelerate the transition to net zero by 2050 or sooner, saying achieving the Paris Agreement goals will require extra effort at a faster pace. 

FINANCE Friday, 9 October 2020 15:08

Hong Kongers Unwilling to Sacrifice Beliefs for Returns

Nearly three-quarters of Hong Kongers refuse to compromise beliefs for higher returns, according to new research commissioned by Schroders – a distinct deviation away from its traditionally pragmatic investor culture.

FINANCE Friday, 9 October 2020 12:36

Banks Seek Fund Recovery From Ex-Singapore PM's Son

Former Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong's son is being sued for breaching director's duties during his time as director of Singapore marine fuel and cargo trader Inter-Pacific Petroleum (IPP).

PEOPLE Friday, 9 October 2020 11:27

BNP Paribas Nabs Lombard Odier’s Head of Asian Equities

BNP Paribas Asset Management hired a trio from Lombard Odier, including a new Hong Kong-based head of Asian equities.

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