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FINANCE Monday, 15 June 2020 09:58

AmEx Approved to Kickoff in China

Two years after obtaining initial approval, American Express is now cleared by regulators to launch its card business in mainland China.

REAL ASSETS Sunday, 14 June 2020 12:03

Maybank Sued for Loan Pullback

Malayan Bank Berhad – better known as Maybank – is reportedly being sued for «effectively thwarting» a Manhattan-based proper project after allegedly reneging on a loan agreement.

FINANCE Saturday, 13 June 2020 17:49

Thorsten Polleit: «Why We Must Defend Cash»

The forces that want to get rid of cash aren't embarrassed to use the opportunity presented by the pandemic to further their cause, says Thorsten Polleit in his essay for finews.first.

HIGH-END Friday, 12 June 2020 18:28

F1 Cancels Singapore Night Race

Organizers of the F1 Singapore Grand Prix, scheduled for 20 September, have pulled the plug on the race, citing «continuing nationwide restrictions on construction and business activities» brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

FINANCE Friday, 12 June 2020 17:45

Bank of Singapore to Expand Family Office Services

The private banking arm of OCBC Bank is planning on growing investment products and targeting clients outside the region, in a bid to capture a larger slice of the family office market.

 FINANCE Friday, 12 June 2020 16:01

Goldman Seeks to Avoid Guilty Plea in 1MDB Case

Goldman Sachs is trying to get prosecutors to lighten charges on the investment bank over its role in the 1MDB scandal, according to a «New York Times» report on Friday.

FINANCE Friday, 12 June 2020 15:13

Beijing Pushed for Reappointment of Hong Kong's Chief Regulator

The surprise reappointment decision was reportedly proposed by the Chinese government to signal stability to international investors.

FINANCE Friday, 12 June 2020 14:14

Hong Kong’s Second Digital Bank Enters the Market

The Xiaomi-AMTD joint venture has launched «Airstar Bank», becoming the second digital lender to enter the Hong Kong market.

PEOPLE Friday, 12 June 2020 12:22

Former Leonteq Asia CEO Joins Crypto Exchange

He will be responsible for shaping Gemini's overall strategy in the region, developing products, and charting the course for operations.

FINANCE Friday, 12 June 2020 11:50

Any Information Flow Curbs Could Hurt Hong Kong’s Hub Status

Even the slightest cut in information free flow – alongside the ability to communicate this via free speech – could chip away at Hong Kong’s legendary financial hub status. finews.asia talks to industry practitioners in the city.

FINANCE Friday, 12 June 2020 11:39

AMTD Completes Acquisition of Singapore Insurtech

The digital finance arm of Hong Kong-based investment banking firm and asset manager AMTD, has completed its acquisition of Singapore-based insurtech startup PolicyPal, following approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

FINANCE Friday, 12 June 2020 11:13

U.S. Considers Capital Flow Restrictions to Hong Kong

Washington is in the process of rolling out capital market responses to China’s Hong Kong security law including potential measures that could restrict capital flows to the semi-autonomous city.

FINANCE Friday, 12 June 2020 10:46

Australia Explores «Fintech Bridge» to Singapore

The country is hoping to extend its agreement with the U.K. – designed to help fintechs in each jurisdiction get licensed in the other, and facilitate closer collaboration between financial authorities – to Singapore.

FINANCE Friday, 12 June 2020 10:24

UBS' Private Bank Scales In Growth Spots

UBS' $2.3 trillion private bank is tapping a pandemic-sparked flight to quality by the world's wealthy. Two of the Swiss bank's biggest growth regions are scaling up on staff.

PEOPLE Friday, 12 June 2020 09:39

Tokyo Opens Door as Refuge for Hong Kong Workers

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe suggested that the country would open doors to Hong Kongers employed in the financial sector or other specialized fields as Beijing seeks to impose the controversial national security law in the city.

PEOPLE Thursday, 11 June 2020 17:17

Ravi Menon: «There Are Going to Be Setbacks»

Given the highly infectious nature COVID-19, renewed outbreaks and secondary waves of infection is almost inevitable, said the MAS chief in an interview on the impact of COVID-19 in Singapore, the associated risks, and policy responses. 

PEOPLE Thursday, 11 June 2020 15:58

Boris Collardi: Visionary Swiss Banker Dismantled

He built Julius Baer to the largest Swiss private bank and his vision for Switzerland is a blueprint for the industry. But Boris Collardi's body of work is under attack.

FINANCE Thursday, 11 June 2020 15:19

NTUC Income Touts Enhanced Flexibility With «Snack»

The firm hopes to redefine the concept of insurance with stackable, micro-insurance offering «Snack,» which embeds the purchase of coverage into daily activities. 

FINANCE Thursday, 11 June 2020 14:31

Aussie Accounting Bodies Falsely Cited as Security Law Supporters

Two leading Australian accounting bodies claimed to have been misrepresented as supporters of the controversial security law in a Hong Kong newspaper advertisement.

FINANCE Thursday, 11 June 2020 12:48

John Woods: «The Silver Generation is Definitely a Supertrend»

The aging population in emerging markets will unfold at a speed not yet realized by most, John Woods, chief investment officer Asia Pacific at Credit Suisse, explains in an exclusive interview with finews.asia. This will drive business opportunities and...

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