Swiss bank UBS is strengthening its presence in China after receiving regulatory approval to fully acquire a local securities firm. UBS will acquire an additional 33 percent stake in UBS Securities ...

A London-based European private equity firm is expanding its Asia operations with the opening of a new office in Singapore. Inflexion is opening a new office in Singapore and has appointed Shane Gong ...

Hong Kong-based digital lender ZA Bank has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer. ZA Bank has appointed Calvin Ng as CEO, according to a statement, succeeding Ronald Iu who steps ...

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink spoke about his continued confidence in capitalism despite increasing support for protectionism, highlighting growth plans in emerging markets. According to BlackRock CEO ...

German asset manager DWS has announced the appointment of a country office for Singapore. DWS has appointed Sharon Tan as country officer of Singapore and CEO of DWS Investments Singapore Limited, ...

London and Hong Kong-headquartered Prudential has announced the reshuffling of some regional roles in Asia following the resignation of a senior executive. Solmaz Altin, Prudential’s regional CEO for ...

Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang says blockchain technology could have a big impact on the future of finance. At the Innovation Asia Forum in Singapore, Yang outlined what he believes is required for ...

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Hong Kong is suffering from the issue of «false perception» often being promoted by Western media, according to Gaw Capital Partners chairman Goodwin Gaw. Hong Kong is facing a number of headwinds it ...

British-domiciled insurer Prudential has introduced an enhanced offering aimed at high net worth individuals in Singapore. Prudential Singapore has launched «Prudential Wealth Suite» – an exclusive ...

A number of former Citi employees have sued the US lender for their alleged wrongful dismissal. In the latest, this includes an ex-managing director in Hong Kong. Philip John Shaw has filed a lawsuit ...

The Hong Kong unit of insurer Prudential has announced the appointment of two senior executives. Prudential Hong Kong Limited has appointed Abhishek Kumar as chief risk officer, according to a ...