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More haste, less speed? The rush to T+1 could cause disruption for years to come
It is not hard to find short-term worries over global markets’ state of readiness for the US’s transition to one-day settlement in late May. But even if the UK, Europe and those Asian markets still using two-day settlement can adapt to the shift in the longer term, they will also face intense pressure to lessen their dislocation from the US cycle by copying its move. Many also fear the ultimate end-game of same-day or even instant settlement.
He leaves the Australian financial firm after transforming its commodities and global markets division, and despite being widely tipped as likely to succeed current CEO Shemara Wikramanayake.
Deutsche Bank is the big Asean winner as trade flows shift
The German lender’s decision to put its chips on southeast Asia is paying off handsomely. Under the leadership of Asia CEO Alexander von zur Mühlen, Deutsche Bank has doubled its capital in Vietnam and Indonesia, with more to come, moved a host of global roles to the region, and has seen Asean eclipse its India and China business in terms of growth and absolute numbers.
Von zur Mühlen explains Deutsche’s big bet on Asean
In 2020, Deutsche Bank’s Asia chief, Alexander von zur Mühlen, placed more of his chips on fast-growing southeast Asia. As global firms diversify out of China, his prescience and willingness to deliver on his convictions is starting to pay off.
He leaves the Australian financial firm after transforming its commodities and global markets division, and despite being widely tipped as likely to succeed current CEO Shemara Wikramanayake.
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Business in the Greater Bay Area has declined in the past three years because of Covid restrictions. But firms that had made the GBA a core part of their business strategy persevered – and remain well-positioned to capture fresh opportunities arising from China’s reopening. In the 2023 awards, Asiamoney identifies the banks and brokers leading the way across different products in the GBA
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Which banks in each market have excelled across a range of core banking activities over the past 12 months?
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The Asiamoney private banking awards recognise the institutions that were critical to the region's wealthy individuals and families, helping them navigate the worst of the volatility of the past year.
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Which banks in each market have excelled across a range of core banking activities over the past 12 months?
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Asia’s best cash management banks are revealed in a survey from Asiamoney and its sister publication Euromoney
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Asiamoney’s 2023 Brokers Poll reveals the names of the brokerages, strategists and analysts that helped investors navigate a difficult year
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The Asia’s Outstanding Companies Poll is designed to acknowledge the listed companies that have excelled in areas such as financial performance, management team excellence, investor relations and CSR initiatives
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The 2023 Euromoney-Asiamoney Trade Finance Survey identifies the leading providers of trade finance products and services in Asia
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Asia’s best cash management banks are revealed in a survey from Asiamoney and its sister publication Euromoney
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Asiamoney’s 2022 Brokers Poll reveals the names of the brokerages, strategists and analysts that made an impact during a difficult year
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