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FINANCE Wednesday, 8 July 2020 14:42

Refinitiv Launches ESG Scoring for Funds

The global data provider debuts scores for more than 19,000 portfolios representing $15.7 trillion based on environmental, social and governance factors.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 8 July 2020 12:58

DBS Nets Private Banking Veteran to Lead Greater China

DBS named a new head of private banking for Greater China to succeed the retired Januar Tjandra.

FINANCE Wednesday, 8 July 2020 12:54

Coronavirus Worries Drive Gold ETFs to New Highs

Gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a seventh consecutive month of inflows, adding 104 tons in June – equivalent to $5.6 billion or 2.7 percent of assets under management (AUM).

FINANCE Wednesday, 8 July 2020 11:58

China Think Tanks: Delay Unwinding of Shadow Banking

The challenges of transitioning away from shadow banking continue to loom large, leading Chinese think tanks to recommend regulators to delay the sweeping rules for asset management reform by another two years.

FINANCE Wednesday, 8 July 2020 11:31

Yves Mirabaud: «What is Actually Happening in Sustainable Finance?»

This June, a large number of publications related to sustainable finance were issued. The players of the financial sector revealed their intentions, and the authorities have put their trust in them... for the time being. But what is actually happening?, banker...

FINANCE Wednesday, 8 July 2020 10:58

Scandal-Hit Oil Trader to Wind Down

The company's employees in Singapore and China will leave by the end of next month.

FINANCE Wednesday, 8 July 2020 10:18

White House Advisors Mull Moves Against Hong Kong Dollar Peg

Top advisors to President Donald Trump are reportedly pushing for moves to undermine the Hong Kong dollar’s peg to the greenback but others fear there would be limited damage to the intended target.

FINANCE Wednesday, 8 July 2020 09:26

SGX MOU to Bridge China and Singapore's Financial Markets

A new partnership aims to bridge the financial markets of China and Singapore so businesses and investors can seek diversification and new opportunities across asset classes.

FINANCE Tuesday, 7 July 2020 17:32

Singapore CEO of Taiwanese Private Bank Departs

He has been at the helm since 2017.

FINANCE Tuesday, 7 July 2020 15:29

China Banking Regulator Names and Shames «Illegal Shareholders»

China’s regulator disclosed a list of 38 financial firm shareholders accused of misusing funds, most of which were connected to the now bailed out Baoshang Bank and Anbang Insurance.

FINANCE Tuesday, 7 July 2020 14:43

AIA Singapore Rotates Top Management

The changes follow the appointment of the company's new chief executive officer role on July 1, who was previously AIA Singapore's chief distribution officer.

FINANCE Tuesday, 7 July 2020 12:55

UBS Digital Chief Exits

The bank is losing its chief digital officer after less than one year. She is leaving for a trading services provider to the financial industry.

FINANCE Tuesday, 7 July 2020 12:37

RBC Wealth Management Grows Singapore Team

The wealth management arm of the Royal Bank of Canada has appointed two senior bankers in Asia to support clients’ end to end wealth management needs and strengthen its market position.

FINANCE Tuesday, 7 July 2020 12:24

DBS: «Even Now Regulators Insist on Face-to-Face Interactions»

More support is needed from regulators to promote virtual advisory and other digital transformations, DBS said, lest their markets fall obsolete in the post-COVID contactless economy.

FINANCE Tuesday, 7 July 2020 11:37

Sanne Makes Senior Appointment

The new global head of corporate services is tasked to expand the company's product offering to better cater to listed clients, global corporates, family offices, entrepreneurial groups and sovereign wealth funds.

FINANCE Tuesday, 7 July 2020 10:31

Instarem Brings Cashflow Solution to Australia

The Singapore remittance brand is expanding its Bizpay solution, which helps businesses improve cash flow by turning corporate credit cards into a funding source.

FINANCE Tuesday, 7 July 2020 09:53

Southeast Asian Firms Earmarked for HKEX Future

The former chairman of the listing committee at the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing underlined Southeast Asian companies as a potential major source for future IPOs.

FINANCE Monday, 6 July 2020 16:15

AMTD Continues Singapore Acquisition Spree

AMTD Digital is seeking a controlling stake in Singapore-based payment solutions firm FOMO Pay – the third fintech acquisition in the city-state in a month.

FINANCE Monday, 6 July 2020 15:18

China Tightens Capital Controls to Curb Bank Runs

China will reportedly require individuals and companies in certain provinces to obtain approval before making large deposits or withdrawals at commercial banks amid ongoing bank runs and bailouts.

FINANCE Monday, 6 July 2020 12:21

Marie Owens Thomsen: ESG Investing Passed «Ultimate Stress Test»

Investing based on environmental, social and governance factors could hit the mainstream after passing what Indosuez Wealth Management's global chief economist called the «ultimate stress test», in a conversation with finews.asia.

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