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FINANCE Monday, 18 May 2020 12:47

COVID-19 Crisis: What Does It Mean for Chinese Wealth Managers?

Crisis means danger and opportunity in Chinese. This cliché has assumed new meanings in a world struggling with COVID-19. In his essay on finews.asia, Nick Xiao, CEO of Hywin International, explains how the current situation is impacting and enlightening Chinese...

FINANCE Monday, 18 May 2020 12:01

Investment Platform Offers Commission-Free Trading in APAC

Multi-asset investing platform eToro is bringing commission-free stocks trading to Asia Pacific for all stocks on its platform that are traded on Nasdaq and NYSE, the firm announced on Monday.

FINANCE Monday, 18 May 2020 11:45

Deutsche Bank: The Tech Wall of the Next Cold War

Rising tensions in U.S.-China relations is signaling the potential start of a new Cold War, according to research from Deutsche Bank, which could result in a wall splitting the world into two technology universes.

ADVERTORIAL Monday, 18 May 2020 10:45

Richard Dratva: «Digital Banking in the 2020s»

Five counterintuitive digital strategies for incumbent financial brands to thrive.

PEOPLE Monday, 18 May 2020 10:20

T. Rowe Price Names Australia and New Zealand Distribution Head

T. Rowe Price names the successor to Murray Brewer, the former distribution head of the dual Australasian markets.

FINANCE Monday, 18 May 2020 08:52

SFC: No Grounds to Pursue Action for HSBC Dividend Cancellation

The Securities and Futures Commission issued a statement regarding HBSC’s cancellation of dividends, noting that it lacked the grounds to pursue regulatory action.

PEOPLE Friday, 15 May 2020 16:55

Deutsche Bank Hires APAC ESG Head

The German lender has appointed a sustainable finance and environmental, social and governance (ESG) specialist to the newly created a new role, based in Singapore.

FINANCE Friday, 15 May 2020 15:44

Indonesia's Bank Rakyat Receives Bids for Life Insurance Unit

Talk are ongoing and an agreement could be made in the next few weeks.

FINANCE Friday, 15 May 2020 15:00

Donald Trump on Pension Withdrawal from Chinese Investments

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that his administration asked to cut ties between the federal retirement funds and Chinese equities, as the pandemic continues to sour U.S.-China relations.

PEOPLE Friday, 15 May 2020 12:20

Lendlease Names Industry Veteran as MD

He succeeds Kelvin Chow, who has taken on a new remit as the CEO of Lendlease Global Commercial REIT.

FINANCE Friday, 15 May 2020 12:04

UBS Risks U.S. Claims Ticking Higher

The Swiss bank is running into potentially costlier trouble at its U.S. wealth arm. The problem stems from ex-Credit Suisse brokers who defected when the Swiss bank sold to Wells Fargo.

FINANCE Friday, 15 May 2020 12:00

Swissquote to Build on Crypto Success

Online-bank Swissquote is expanding its cryptocurrency segment: the company has appointed a head of digital assets with the task of developing the crypto business with institutional clients.

FINANCE Friday, 15 May 2020 11:54

Credit Suisse Wins Breather Over Risk Spike

UBS and Credit Suisse’s dealing rooms buzzed with risk as the corona crisis roiled financial markets. They are meant to stow more capital as a result – but neither did. finews.com explains why.

FINANCE Friday, 15 May 2020 11:43

Citi: «If Commerce is 24/7, Banking Needs to be 24/7»

The desire for round-the-clock access has spread from consumers to corporates, said Sanjeev Jain, who heads digital channels and data in APAC for Citi's treasury and trade solutions unit, in a conversation with finews.asia.

FINANCE Friday, 15 May 2020 11:14

Singapore FX Platform Spark Adds New Backers

The fintech startup has received an injection in funding to build its next-generation high-speed trading platform that is resilient, ultra-low latency, and cost-efficient. 

PEOPLE Friday, 15 May 2020 10:47

ETF Specialist Joins J.P. Morgan Asset Management

J.P. Morgan Asset Management is growing its exchange-traded fund (ETF) team in Asia with the addition of a new specialist formerly of Blackrock’s iShares, the firm announced in a statement.

FINANCE Friday, 15 May 2020 10:10

Ant Financial Capitalizes on Open Banking Amid Pandemic

Alibaba-backed Ant Financial grew its client base of mainland Chinese lenders by 175 percent in just two months through April this year, as the nation grappled with the ongoing pandemic.

FINANCE Friday, 15 May 2020 09:12

Temasek Joins Libra Association

Facebook-backed Libra continues expanding its association with three new members, including Singapore’s state-owned investment firm Temasek.

ADVERTORIAL Friday, 15 May 2020 00:02

Arton Capital: «What Is Your Pandemic Plan B?»

More people than ever will set up their pandemic «Plan B» to have options for when the next lockdown may pose them and their families at risk, Arton Capital's Head of Asia, Philippe May, says.

FINANCE Thursday, 14 May 2020 18:06

DBS Bank on Hiring Spree

Despite the economic downturn caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the bank expects to hire over 2,000 new staff in Singapore this year.

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