But in Hong Kong, the firm is building its retail business and has signed Standard Chartered Bank as distribution partner.
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Ex-Goldman exec banned for life in HK
For involvement in the 1MDB scandal, Tim Leissner also has a lifetime prohibition on entering Singapore’s financial industry.
In case you missed it (10 August 2018)
Malaysia’s Khazanah names new CEO following board exodus; Blackrock hires for Asian private credit team; Lombard Odier IM creates tech-focused PM role; Goldman Sachs AM launches third quant fund in Singapore; Cathay Securities lists China ETF in Taiwan; equity funds most viewed in Evestment’s fund platform; and more…
In case you missed it (13 July 2018)
Goldman Sachs AI model fails to predict World Cup results; robo-advisor Bambu gets $3m funding led by Franklin Templeton; China Post lists coco ETF in Europe; SSGA registers 19 ETFs in Japan; hedge funds produce mixed results; SFC includes holding companies as professional investors; and more…
In case you missed it (15 June 2018)
Goldman Sachs predicts World Cup winner using AI; LGIM names head of APAC ex-Japan; GAM to open in Australia, hires from Blackrock; Asia HNWIs believe society has become more inclusive of women, but not much in Hong Kong; SFC fines account executive for not recording phone conversations; Schroders launches chatbot ‘Schroders Go’ in Singapore; and more…
Singapore bans ex-Goldman Sachs banker in 1MDB scandal
Former Goldman Sachs director Tim Leissner has been banned from working in Singapore’s financial services industry for 10 years for his involvement with stricken Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB, with further prohibition orders expected.
MAS bans star dealmaker, fines SCB, Coutts over 1MDB
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has slapped a ban on an ex-Goldman Sachs banker while Standard Chartered and Coutts have been hit with record fines for their roles in Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal.
Pictet taps GS for Singapore CEO
Pictet Group’s private banking unit in Singapore has appointed an ex-Goldman Sachs managing director as its new CEO.
The FSA Spy market buzz – 20 Nov 15
Exit at Amundi; marketing changes at Fidelity; end of an era for Standard Life; imminent launches from Goldman Sachs AM; advertising from Allianz, CSOP and much more…
The FSA Spy market buzz – 09 Oct 15
A new head for RBC Investment Management in Asia, State Street raises assets in Thailand, Julius Baer and UBS disagree on Japan, GAM gets inactive, pain for Pimco, SLI, Columbia Threadneedle and Jupiter are on the streets and much more!