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FINANCE Friday, 29 December 2023 11:40

Southeast Asia Could Lead GenAI Race in Banking

Generative artificial intelligence has been all the rage with promises of improved efficiency and groundbreaking innovations. Within the banking industry, Southeast Asia could lead the GenAI race.

FINANCE Friday, 29 December 2023 09:48

The Big Bet on Falling Interest Rates

The stock market rally in November and December is an indication of how investors are positioning themselves for the new year. No matter how loudly the heads of central banks around the world warn of major uncertainty, markets are anticipating interest rate cuts.

HIGH-END Friday, 29 December 2023 08:16

New Year's Greetings From Scotland

A series by finews.asia has different fund managers talking about New Year’s customs in their favorite cities or hometowns.

FINANCE Thursday, 28 December 2023 21:14

Seven Pivotal Trends for Fintech in 2024

Fintech solutions are increasingly conquering various aspects of our daily life in the financial world. What trends will shape the industry over the coming year?

FINANCE Thursday, 28 December 2023 17:00

Hong Kong Tests Stablecoin Waters

The regulator fields a last discussion paper before implementing a regime for coins referencing fiat currencies. But behind all the business-friendly talk lies a strict, ironclad regulatory framework. 

FINANCE Thursday, 28 December 2023 15:45

BNP Paribas Nets Ex-CS Banker in Hong Kong

Paris-based BNP Paribas has reportedly hired a former Credit Suisse banker to lead its strategic equity group in Asia.

FINANCE Thursday, 28 December 2023 14:31

Singapore Fines Credit Suisse Over Mischarged Spreads by Bankers

Singapore's regulator imposed a penalty against Credit Suisse over misconduct by its relationship managers in the city-state.

FINANCE Thursday, 28 December 2023 11:56

Financial Scandals Run Amok in Asia

Globally, the financial sector saw numerous failures from the US banking crisis to the downfall of Credit Suisse in Switzerland. finews.asia takes a look at 2023’s top scandals in this region.

HIGH-END Thursday, 28 December 2023 10:57

New Year's Greetings From Norway

A series by finews.asia has different fund managers talking about New Year’s customs in their favorite cities or hometowns.

PEOPLE Thursday, 28 December 2023 09:56

These Careers in Finance Took an Abrupt Turn in 2023

The demise of Credit Suisse has also claimed the careers of numerous prominent financial figures in recent months. But it wasn’t just the big banks that saw remarkable changes at the top.

FINANCE Thursday, 28 December 2023 09:55

Global Banks Record Major Job Wipeout

This year, global banks saw one of the largest annual job losses since the 2008 financial crisis. Switzerland’s UBS led the downsizing.

FINANCE Thursday, 28 December 2023 08:47

New Year's Greetings From the US East Coast

A series by finews.asia has different fund managers talking about New Year’s customs in their favorite cities or hometowns.

FINANCE Wednesday, 27 December 2023 14:49

BofA: Investor Interest in China «Shockingly Low»

Global investors remain bearish on the Chinese market due to worries about its property troubles, according to a Bank of America survey.

FINANCE Wednesday, 27 December 2023 11:35

Family Offices Lightening Costs via Outsourcing

While family offices may wish to retain as much control as possible, balancing costs remains critical and outsourcing has become commonplace in the industry. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 27 December 2023 10:59

Tax Fraud: Swiss Banker Pleads Guilty

A Swiss banker has pleaded guilty in the US to concealing more than $60 million from the tax authorities in secret accounts via dubious channels.

FINANCE Wednesday, 27 December 2023 10:23

Swiss Banks to Quickly Close Their Open Flanks to the US

As the tax dispute with the U.S. drags on, Swiss banks find themselves vulnerable once again due to their business with Russian clients. The industry is now pushing all the harder to secure an open flank, research shows.

FINANCE Wednesday, 27 December 2023 09:45

More Credit Suisse AT1 Investors Sue MUFG JV

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group’s brokerage joint venture with Morgan Stanley has been sued by more Japanese investors over the Credit Suisse Additional Tier 1 write-down.

FINANCE Wednesday, 27 December 2023 08:52

Asia’s Unhealthy Relationship with Screens

The region fares poorly when it comes to overall digital well-being, with only Singapore making the top ten, challenging financial industry employees at work – and home. 

PEOPLE Tuesday, 26 December 2023 10:00

Gianpiero Galasso: «You Almost Certainly Want to Hear the Story»

Starting at his father's hair salon and ending in finance, Gianpiero Galasso looks back on a quarter century at Credit Suisse. In an interview with finews.com, he discusses his switch to Vontobel as things started to feel just plain wrong.

FINANCE Monday, 25 December 2023 17:59

Fidinam Moves Office in Shanghai and Expands Team

Fidinam Shanghai, a Swiss boutique tax and business consulting firm, has relocated its offices in Shanghai. Alongside the move, the firm has also expanded its workforce, reinforcing its commitment to serving its growing client portfolio in mainland China.

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