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FINANCE Tuesday, 8 September 2020 11:30

FWD Acquires Stake in Financial Planning Company

The insurance firm is partnering IPPFA, which was founded in 1983 and provides comprehensive financial planning services in Singapore, including wealth protection, accumulation, management and distribution.

FINANCE Tuesday, 8 September 2020 10:37

Capital Group Hires From BlackRock

The firm has created a new role to oversee the strategy and expansion of its investment services in Asia and Europe.

FINANCE Tuesday, 8 September 2020 09:44

HSBC Life Names Duo Chiefs in Singapore

HSBC Life Singapore appointed two senior executives to further expand manufacturing and distribution activities in the city-state.

FINANCE Monday, 7 September 2020 15:26

Do Financial Advisors in Hong Kong Take Women as Fools?

A two-year academic study by a Hong Kong university found that women in Hong Kong are more likely to be pushed by financial consultants into riskier investments than men with similar appetites.

FINANCE Monday, 7 September 2020 14:20

China Approves Japanese Firm to Set Up Fully-Owned Money Broker

A Japanese company has been green-lighted by Chinese regulators to set up the mainland’s first fully foreign-owned money broker, amid ongoing market opening.

FINANCE Monday, 7 September 2020 11:46

More Spying Schemes at Credit Suisse?

The Swiss bank's spying on top executives was more widespread than the two episodes and one allegation which have thus far come to light, according to a media report.

PEOPLE Monday, 7 September 2020 11:28

China Life Plans to Hire Over 500 Consultants in Singapore

China Life Singapore aims to hire more than 500 consultants over the next five years to target high net worth individuals in Singapore.

FINANCE Monday, 7 September 2020 10:25

China Expands Market Access via «Stock Connect»

China looks to open its markets further to lure more foreign capital via its Hong Kong-based «Stock Connect» programs.

FINANCE Monday, 7 September 2020 09:22

Sanctions Drive Compliance Hiring in Hong Kong

Financial institutions in Hong Kong are reportedly upping their recruitment efforts for compliance talent following the enactment of sanctions from Washington against officials from the city and mainland China.

ADVERTORIAL Saturday, 5 September 2020 05:50

The Game Changer: Digital Customer Relationships

Even though bank customers in Asia are considered more technically-adept and mobile-savvy when compared to other markets, many remain loyal to their retail bank and visit their branch in person when they want advice. The branch is seen as a place for personal...

FINANCE Friday, 4 September 2020 22:49

Criminals Look to Crypto to Cash Out

Criminals are swiftly discovering the potential of cryptocurrencies to rinse illicit money, according to a new study. Cyber attacks are responsible for more than $1.5 trillion in annual losses.

FINANCE Friday, 4 September 2020 22:01

Gérard Piasko: «Financial Repression’s Dramatic Consequences»

The simplest method of reducing government debt has increasingly negative consequences, Gérard Piasko warns in an exclusive essay for finews.first.

FINANCE Friday, 4 September 2020 18:01

Joint Battle Against Libra

Central banks across the world are experimenting with new electronic currencies as they try to prevent the emergence of private currencies in the mold of Libra. Two professors at ETH Zurich now are launching their own bid to get the ball rolling in Switzerland.

FINANCE Friday, 4 September 2020 15:44

Singaporeans Working Longer Hours at Home

A shift to remote work amid the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in higher productivity but longer working hours for most Singaporeans, a new study has revealed.

FINANCE Friday, 4 September 2020 14:14

HSBC Shifts Singapore Fresh Grad Recruitment Online

In yet another move to adapt to the post-coronavirus environment, HSBC is conducting the recruitment of fresh graduates in Singapore online this year.

FINANCE Friday, 4 September 2020 12:34

Malaysia Drops Charges Against Goldman Sachs

Malaysia has dropped criminal charges over the American investment bank’s role in the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal.

FINANCE Friday, 4 September 2020 12:06

New Singapore-Based Hedge Fund Partners Refinitiv

WeTrust Asset Management has adopted Refinitiv's trading workflow and data solutions to support its investment management operations.

FINANCE Friday, 4 September 2020 11:59

Jean-Louis Nakamura: «Economic Fundamentals Do Not Really Matter»

Markets keep grinding upwards while the global economic outlook remains bleak. This is because the two are unrelated, said Lombard Odier’s Asia chief investment officer, Jean-Louis Nakamura, adding the rally is not yet over.

FINANCE Friday, 4 September 2020 11:40

Credit Suisse CEO Wants Wealth Boost

The Swiss wealth manager has always wanted to be a bank for entrepreneurs – and new CEO Thomas Gottstein is about to put far more emphasis on winning more cross-divisional business.

FINANCE Friday, 4 September 2020 11:01

Fintech Partners Plan Cybersecurity Platform

the @-WISE Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence in Singapore aims to grow and groom cybersecurity talents.

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