07/18/2012

Islamic Financial Services on Rise, but Private Banks Lag

But private banks have lagged, offering relatively little in terms of wealth management for Islamic customers, who want products and services that respect Islamic laws prohibiting trading in debt and collecting interest, among other rules.

07/18/2012

Big bonuses seen leading to current Wall Street scandals

Hodgson told CNBC his research shows the incentive structure on Wall Street, in which bonuses are paid based on short-term profits, was one of the prime factors that caused the financial crisis in 2008 and 2009.

07/17/2012

Banks plan Shariah assets for Asian millionaires

Malaysia’s CIMB will market more instruments in the fourth quarter for clients with a minimum of 1 million ringgit (Dh1.15 million), Badlisyah Abdul Gani, chief executive officer of CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd., said.

07/16/2012

UBS rolls over unique Australia banker bonus deal

Bonuses often make up the majority of pay for senior investment bankers, with managing directors at most major Western banks usually in line to make around $1 million or more a year.

07/16/2012

JPMorgan Cuts Investment Banking Compensation

Bloomberg reports that the unit set aside $4.91bn for pay in the first six months of the year, enough to compensate each of the 26,553 employees an average of $184,989 for the period, according to figures posted on the firm's website.

07/15/2012

SWFs go shopping for managers

The asset management arms of banks, many of which are keen to sell, are likely to head the list of acquisition targets.

07/15/2012

Citi awarded title of 'Best Bank in Asia'

The award process is increasingly more competitive and for Citi to continue to win the best bank award is a reflection of Citi's continued commitment, growth and investment in Asia.