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FINANCE Thursday, 4 June 2020 17:38

Fintech Replaces CEO

Finantix is promoting its new commercial chief to the CEO job as well. The banking veteran's advancement comes eight months after joining the fintech firm.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 June 2020 16:01

Aleta Planet Partners for China Money Transfers

The China-focused payments firm formerly known as Moovpay has announced a new partnership to facilitate digital fund transfers to China.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 June 2020 14:17

UBS Notes Suffer Wipe-Out

Highly-leveraged securities issued by UBS crashed in the pandemic-induced market rout. The instruments were held as retirement savings by some investors. Sound familiar?

FINANCE Thursday, 4 June 2020 12:41

Ex-Credit Suisse CEO Brady Dougan Unfurls Wall Street Dream

The ex-Credit Suisse boss' plans for a new financial services firm are taking shape. The investment banker plans nothing less than disrupting the securities business.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 June 2020 12:12

British Banks Back Beijing in Standoff

In a break from their policy of political neutrality, Asia-focused British lenders HSBC and Standard Chartered have thrown their weight behind China and its new national security law for Hong Kong.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 June 2020 10:54

BNY Mellon Builds FX Engine in Singapore

BNY Mellon will build an electronic FX pricing and trading engine in Singapore in a move to enhance its foreign exchange presence in the region.

FINANCE Thursday, 4 June 2020 09:45

Allianz Joint Venture Acquires Australian Logistics Portfolio

The portfolio comprises four distribution centers, which are located in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 3 June 2020 18:13

Financial Industry Consultants Grow Singapore Office

Finalix, a Zug-headquartered consulting boutique with a focus on the financial industry, has hired two consultants to its Singapore practice. 

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 June 2020 17:22

Digital Channels to Drive Standard Chartered's Retail Growth

Standard Chartered's digital banking and investment platforms have been given a boost by the Covid-19 pandemic, as digital adoption rates in Singapore hit historic highs in the first four months of 2020.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 June 2020 15:16

VP Bank Names New Private Banking Head

The Vaduz-based private bank has appointed a proven expert from its own ranks to take over from the departing wealth head.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 June 2020 12:46

Banks Practice Caution as Singapore Exits «Circuit Breaker»

While Singaporeans started returning to work and school on Tuesday, banks are not rushing to reopen branches that have been closed temporarily during the circuit breaker period.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 June 2020 12:06

Goldman Sachs Poaches From UBS

The U.S. bank is poaching two heavyweight private bankers from UBS, finews.asia has learned. The move is part of Goldman Sachs' bid to kickstart its business with the ultra-wealthy.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 June 2020 11:41

UBS Court Date Set

UBS' long-awaited appeal of a criminal conviction over tax offenses is now scheduled to be heard nine months from now.

PEOPLE Wednesday, 3 June 2020 11:17

Singapore's Fullerton Appoints China Head

The senior executive, who has around 25 years of industry experience, replaces Mark Li, who has left the firm for other opportunities.

FINANCE Wednesday, 3 June 2020 09:38

HSBC Adds Offshore Investment Options

The bank has become the first international bank in China to roll out Qualified Domestic Limited Partnership (QDLP) investments.

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 June 2020 17:20

SGX Launches Singapore Single Stock Futures

In response to growing client demand for a broader suite of Singapore-linked equities products, Singapore Exchange (SGX) will launch 10 Singapore Single Stock Futures (SSFs) on 15 June 2020.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 2 June 2020 16:31

Former Bank of Singapore Global Head of Products Resurfaces

The longstanding veteran resigned from OCBC's private banking arm in April, after 11 years at the firm.

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 June 2020 15:04

ANZ Sells NZ Asset Financing Business

The sale follows a strategic review of UDC Finance previously announced by ANZ Bank New Zealand and is in line with ANZ’s strategy to simplify its business. 

FINANCE Tuesday, 2 June 2020 12:51

UBS Looks to Soccer Banker for Wealth Goal

With more than $1.2 trillion of UBS’ assets and nearly 6,500 private bankers, Jason Chandler is poised for his break-out moment. The former collegiate soccer player is the linchpin to the bank's efforts to make a super-rich push truly global.

PEOPLE Tuesday, 2 June 2020 12:25

New Exec to Lead Citi's HR Strategy in Southeast Asia

His responsibilities include overseeing leadership development, talent management, HR business partnerships, compensation and benefits, and diversity and inclusion.

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