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FINANCE Friday, 10 July 2020 16:41

China Regulator Cracks Down on Illegal Margin Lenders

Regulators in China are cracking down on illegal share-backed financing activities as outstanding margin debt climbs to worrying levels.

PEOPLE Friday, 10 July 2020 12:45

Who Are Credit Suisse's Top Female Bankers?

The Swiss bank has lost several of its most promising female talents recently. finews.asia takes a look at the influential women remaining in Credit Suisse's pool of top talent.

FINANCE Friday, 10 July 2020 12:15

Banks Readying for U.S.-China National Security Law Crossfire

Hong Kong's national security law and related U.S. sanctions have led Chinese and foreign banks to build contingency plans and review operations to address risks in the new regime.

FINANCE Friday, 10 July 2020 11:14

Syfe's Dhruv Arora: «If You're Solving a Need, There'll Be Competition»

The founder of the latest entrant to Singapore’s robo-advisory space said that while competition is stiff, he is not fazed by the growing number of platforms among digital wealth managers.

FINANCE Friday, 10 July 2020 10:15

New Credit Suisse Boss Mulling Revamp?

Credit Suisse is reportedly preparing a wide-ranging restructuring under new boss Thomas Gottstein. The Swiss bank's efforts aim at simplifying its structure as well as streamlining business units.

FINANCE Friday, 10 July 2020 09:52

Credit Suisse Halves Staff at Mainland Investment Bank

Credit Suisse will reportedly ax half of the staff at its investment banking unit in mainland China which is undergoing a major overhaul following the installation of new management.

FINANCE Thursday, 9 July 2020 16:44

Growing Fintech Platform Sees Opportunity in Flight to Cash

Singaporeans are keeping more of their assets in cash, but these savings should be doing more work, said the chief investment officer of Singapore-based robo-advisor Endowus.

PEOPLE Thursday, 9 July 2020 16:04

OCBC Names Successor for Global Treasury

OCBC names a new head of global treasury to replace Lam Kun Kin who will be retiring after 33 years in the financial industry.

FINANCE Thursday, 9 July 2020 14:21

UBS Launches China Research Platform

UBS announced the launch of a new China research platform in yet another move to bolster its capabilities and presence in the onshore market.

HIGH-END Thursday, 9 July 2020 12:58

APAC Lags Global HNWI Growth

While 2019 was a boom for HNWIs, population and wealth growth in APAC was lower than the global average, and Covid-19 has brought more clouds on the horizon, according to consulting firm Capgemini.

FINANCE Thursday, 9 July 2020 12:08

FTI Grows Financial Crime Team in Singapore

The business advisory firm is growing its offering in the region with the addition of two financial crime specialists.

FINANCE Thursday, 9 July 2020 11:56

Ralph Hamers Roasted, Ribbed in ING Goodbye

The Swiss bank's incoming boss' send-off at ING was full of ribbing, some tears – and a reminder that he sets «hysterically» tight deadline targets.

PEOPLE Thursday, 9 July 2020 11:37

Natixis Hires Hong Kong Insti Sales Head for Asset Management Arm

Natixis Investment Managers hired an ex-PineBridge exec as its head of institutional sales for Hong Kong and Macau.

FINANCE Thursday, 9 July 2020 11:28

Tencent Cloud Inks MOU With Digital Bank Consortium in Singapore

The partnership will boost collaborations on cloud-based financial services and data-driven digital bank innovations to help ADBC serve SMEs in the country, focusing on inclusive and green finance and creating a regional flagship, Singapore-based digital bank.

FINANCE Thursday, 9 July 2020 11:08

Credit Suisse: Ensnared by Oligarchs

The ultra-wealthy Eastern Europeans who were defrauded by a former banker at Credit Suisse are pursuing the bank the world over. They have now won one of their battles in Singapore, according to information obtained by finews.asia.

PEOPLE Thursday, 9 July 2020 11:01

Ex-StanChart Securities Services Vice-Chair Remerges

The ex-vice-chairman of Standard Chartered's securities services business reemerges at a fellow custodian specializing in digital assets.

PEOPLE Thursday, 9 July 2020 09:53

Hang Seng CEO Takes Times Out Over Health Reasons

Hong Kong lender Hang Seng Bank’s vice-chairman and chief executive Louisa Cheang Wai-wan will take a leave of absence to undergo health treatment.

FINANCE Wednesday, 8 July 2020 17:20

Muzinich Grows Asia Pacific Private Debt Team

The privately owned, institutional-focused investment firm specializing in public and private corporate credit is strengthening the global reach of its private debt platform with a pair of new hires in Asia Pacific.

FINANCE Wednesday, 8 July 2020 16:01

Global Brokerage Opens Singapore Office

Interactive Brokers is betting on more growth coming from Asia, with the launch of its Singapore office located at Marina Bay Financial Centre.

FINANCE Wednesday, 8 July 2020 15:16

Credit Suisse Seeks Full Ownership of China Securities Business

Credit Suisse becomes the latest global bank to seek full ownership of a mainland Chinese securities joint venture.

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