Chanyaporn Chanjaroen
Stories by Chanyaporn Chanjaroen
Asia’s stuck-at-home super-rich are driving a surge in trading activity
Citigroup, UBS and JPMorgan have seen a jump in trading this year as the virus roils markets.
Singapore to urge Temasek, GIC to examine making further public disclosures
Both have been publishing more details on their performance, investment approach and outlook over the years.
Thai tycoon’s $2.7b bid for Bank Permata seen as move to secure family legacy
For Thailand’s oldest banking family, it’s a legacy-defining deal 25 years in the making.
SG’s family-run Tolaram Group to move into digital banking
Tolaram Group is known for its $1.8 billion fortune in cereals, noodles and infrastructure in Africa.
Singapore’s GIC picks up major stake in Myanmar’s Yoma Bank
As part of the round, GIC and Norfund will buy 30% stake in the bank for $88.7 million.
Singapore allows global cryptocurrency firms to expand local operations
The measure narrows the gap with Japan, currently a major Asian centre for cryptocurrency trading.
Nomura is hiring dozens of private bankers for Asia wealth drive
Nomura wants to almost double the number of relationship managers to 100 in three years, from 57 as of December.
Morgan Stanley to hire dozens in HK, Singapore to boost wealth business
The New York-based bank is looking to add 30 to 35 private bankers in the two cities this year.
Citigroup adjusts pay for women who do same work as men in SG
In addition to pay adjustments, the bank is accelerating the pace of promotions for women.
Singapore sees growing interest in digital bank licenses
As many as 21 groups have made bids for digital licenses.
