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Super success: Trust Bank's Singapore launch | FinanceAsia
Oct 5, 2022 · The marketers behind the new digital bank by Standard Chartered and FairPrice Group explain how accessibility, incentives and attention to user journeys ignited astronomical success that most other banks take at least a year to achieve.
Vietnam shows resilience, benefits from 'China +1' | FinanceAsia
Dec 10, 2024 · Vietnam’s main indices returned nearly 10% in 2024, supported by a robust economic backdrop and corporate reforms that have translated into renewed risk appetite for the asset class.Despite disruptions caused by powerful Typhoon Yagi in September, the economy expanded by 7.4% during Q3 2024, exceeding government estimates, which forecast growth between 6.8% and 7% for the year.
Islamic finance players eye Middle East growth | FinanceAsia
Oct 1, 2024 · Islamic finance is the major way of banking and financing within Islamic communities. The Shariah-compliant segment is designed according to the Islamic law, which prohibits certain activities such as collection of interests, as well as investments in businesses deemed harmful, including pornography and tobacco.
HSBC confirms Asia, Middle East leadership under new structure
Dec 6, 2024 · Jo Miyake to become head of banking, Asia and the Middle East, under its new Corporate and Institutional Banking unit, while Selim Kervanci will become CEO of the Middle East.
Nippon Life agrees deal to buy Resolution Life for $8.2bn
Dec 11, 2024 · The Japanese insurance giant also agrees to buy the remaining 20% of MLC Life from National Australia Bank for A$500m, with the plan to create a new entity called Acenda.
Using index strategies to tackle a new macro regime
Dec 10, 2024 · An exclusive briefing hosted by FinanceAsia and FTSE Russell in Hong Kong provided an opportunity for investors to rethink asset allocation in a higher-for-longer world. Industry specialists from FTSE Russell along with investment and market professionals discussed how asset allocators can leverage index strategies to capitalise on the new macro regime defining today's investment landscape.
ASIC starts legal action against troubled airline Rex and four ...
Dec 17, 2024 · The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has commenced legal proceedings in the Supreme Court of New South Wales seeking leave to allege that Australian airline Regional Express Holdings (known as Rex) engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct and contraventions of continuous disclosure obligations.
Exclusive interview with Paul Yang, BNP Paribas CEO for Asia Pacific
Sep 12, 2023 · Paris-headquartered BNP Paribas boasts a history of over 160 years in Asia and today, it draws upon a 20,000-strong team that is active in thirteen markets across the continent.
ANZ appoints Nuno Matos as next CEO | FinanceAsia
Dec 9, 2024 · Matos will relocate from Hong Kong to Melbourne and replace outgoing CEO Shayne Elliot in July 2025.