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Deutsche appoints ex-UBS exec as wealth vice chairman in APAC
Mahesh is rejoining Deutsche after leaving in 2017.
Deutsche appoints ex-UBS exec as wealth vice chairman in APAC
Mahesh is rejoining Deutsche after leaving in 2017.
What do SMEs expect from modern payment solutions?
ABF spoke with industry experts from Mastercard, Enterpryze, Boku, and Xfers to learn more.
First Ever ‘Corporate Purpose Monitor’ Launches in Southeast Asia
Research reveals how corporate purpose-related social media communications engage and align with public interest in Asia.
Citi raises record $40b sustainable financing for APAC clients in 2021 YTD
This was thanks to Alibaba’s $5b offerings and a $2.5 bond issuance by SK hynix.
China offers banks cheap funding for lending to green firms
The central bank is willing to lend 60% of the required funds at a 1.75% rate.
Singapore: Yes to wholesale, skeptical on retail digital fiat money
SG’s regulator remains iffy on cryptocurrencies—or, in MD Menon’s words, crypto tokens.
HSBC ahead of China wealth hiring targets, mulls re-entering India private banking
By end-2021, HSBC will have 64 working in its China onshore private banking.
Ingenious brands recognised for meaningful experience initiatives at the Asian Experience Awards 2021
Over 20 companies were hailed in this inaugural programme by the Asian Business Review.
Find out who won at the Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2021
Over 20 companies were hailed in this year’s virtual presentation.
SG leads ASEAN manufacturing sector: report
Nomura expects a 7.1% GDP for Singapore this year.
Singaporean corporates spearhead Asia’s green banking drive
60% of Singaporean enterprises are taking ESG requests for proposals.
What are the four traits of digitally mature organisations?
Deloitte and SMU surveyed 48 executives to identify the four traits.
Outstanding organisations lauded in Middle East Technology Excellence and Middle East International Business Awards
The best technology and business companies were renowned in the inaugural digital rites.
How fast do businesses digitally expand today vs pre-pandemic?
Businesses with a digital-first strategy grow 4x faster than pre-pandemic levels.
OCBC recommends ESR-REIT shareholders to approve ARA merger
The bank said the merger is crucial in the REIT sector.
DBS Hong Kong, China’s PSBC to offer services under Wealth Management Connect
PSBC is one of the largest state-owned banks in China.
Sembcorp Marine expects to incur losses in H2
The company also experienced a loss of $647m for H1.