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FINANCE Monday, 6 April 2020 02:26

Florian Wicki: «Can Banks Resist the Sweet Temptation?»

Does the coronavirus spell the end of data protection and privacy? If banks are going to pursue such a strategy, they will score an own goal, says Florian Wicki, editor at finews.ch in an essay for finews.first.

FINANCE Friday, 3 April 2020 17:08

KKR Appoints MD in Japan

The global investment firm has hired a long-serving Bank of America Merrill Lynch investment banker to its senior leadership in Japan as it reinforces its commitment to the market.

FINANCE Friday, 3 April 2020 15:54

Allfunds Launches Hong Kong Office

Allfunds furthers its Asian expansion with the launch of a new Hong Kong office as its North Asia hub.

PEOPLE Friday, 3 April 2020 15:03

Ventilator Sales Boost Fortunes of Singapore's Richest Man

While scores of billionaires have seen their net worth eroded amid the Covid-19 virus outbreak, Singapore's richest person has added some $3.5 billion to his fortune this year.

FINANCE Friday, 3 April 2020 12:39

Covid-19 Hits Investment Banking Revenues

Volatility in the financial markets and uncertainty in the global economy arising from the Covid-19 pandemic have impacted investment banking revenues, which saw its revenue pool shrink by 8.8 percent in the last quarter.

FINANCE Friday, 3 April 2020 11:57

Asian Bank Shares Down But Resilient

Asian banks have managed to outshine their global peers thus far amid a pandemic, by more than double in terms of share price performance.

FINANCE Friday, 3 April 2020 10:43

Singapore-Based Securities Expert Joins ISSA Board

The Singapore-based senior executive will join the board of the non-profit association domiciled in Zurich, Switzerland, which focuses on developments in the securities market and serves as a forum for securities operations professionals.

FINANCE Friday, 3 April 2020 09:43

Revisiting HSBC’s HQ Move to Hong Kong: «No Discussions»

An HSBC return to its founding home in 1865 has not been discussed and, based on current plans, will not be discussed.

FINANCE Friday, 3 April 2020 09:03

Nearly Half of Hong Kong Small Biz Sought Protest-Related Financing

44 percent of small businesses cited political instability in Hong Kong as the top reason to seek financing in 2019, according to a survey by CPA Australia, with increasing collapses expected in 2020.

FINANCE Friday, 3 April 2020 08:57

The New Dawn of State Capitalism?

States have assumed the key role in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The dominant position of the state comes at a price, one that the Asian societies seem ready to pay. Has the era come of universal state capitalism?

FINANCE Thursday, 2 April 2020 18:13

Blackrock Names Global Emerging Market Co-Heads

The announcement comes as firm's head of Asia and its global emerging markets (GEM) team is returning to Australia to manage assets at a boutique investment firm.

PEOPLE Thursday, 2 April 2020 16:27

Former APAC President of UBS Joins Digital Asset Firm

The financial services heavyweight joins Diginex, a digital asset and advisory firm, as its chairman of Asia.

FINANCE Thursday, 2 April 2020 15:44

U.S. Investment Giants Seek China Mutual Funds License

Blackrock and Neuberger Berman have applied to China's securities regulator for a license to operate wholly owned mutual fund businesses in the country.

FINANCE Thursday, 2 April 2020 15:18

Digital Payments in China Surge

China’s digital payment market grew to $8.4 trillion in the last quarter of 2019 and there are signs of still robust momentum in the months following the outbreak.

FINANCE Thursday, 2 April 2020 14:08

Revenue At Risk for Singapore’s Big Three

Singapore’s three largest banks risk up to 18 percent of revenue in 2020 following the latest announcements for relief measures.

FINANCE Thursday, 2 April 2020 12:23

Westpac Confirms CEO

The embattled bank, Australia's second-largest lender, has given its interim chief executive the job, in a move that its chairman said provides «stability and strength» amid a tumultuous period for the bank and the global economy.

FINANCE Thursday, 2 April 2020 11:45

Swiss Re Keeps It Vague

While Munich Re warns of sharply lower quarterly profits due to the pandemic, Swiss Re has another message.

FINANCE Thursday, 2 April 2020 11:38

China Bond Connect Registers Record Trading Volumes

Trading through the Bond Connect – the offshore channel used to access the domestic fixed income market – registered record trading volumes in March that totaled nearly $70 billion.

FINANCE Thursday, 2 April 2020 11:21

IQ-EQ Singapore Appoints Business Director for India

The investor services provider is adding a business director who will focus on growing the group's network and business opportunities across India.

FINANCE Thursday, 2 April 2020 10:27

Citi Extends Relief Payouts to Hong Kong

Lower income staff at Citi will receive payouts in line with chief executive Michael Corbat’s call to extend global support during the crisis.

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