Tag Archives: APAC

Lightsource bp Secures 10 Power Purchase Agreements in 2024, Expanding Global Renewable Energy Reach

(IN BRIEF) In 2024, Lightsource bp secured 10 power purchase agreements (PPAs) totaling 1.3GW across Europe, the Americas, and APAC, highlighting its strong presence in the renewable energy market. The company has partnered with major global corporations like H&M Group, … Read the full press release

Barclays Appoints Vijay Shankar U.S. and Amaar Khan to Strengthen Corporate Bank in APAC & ME

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has appointed Vijay Shankar U.S. as Managing Director, Head of Global Transaction Banking, and Amaar Khan as Managing Director, CIO & Head of Corporate Banking Technology for its APAC and ME operations. Both will be based in … Read the full press release

Experian Report Highlights the Growing Role of AI and ML in Combatting Evolving Fraud Threats

(IN BRIEF) Experian’s latest research, “Proactive Defence: Tackling Evolving Fraud Threats,” reveals how Generative AI (GenAI) is transforming the fraud landscape. A survey of 400 senior fraud leaders across eight countries highlights that 73% believe GenAI has permanently altered fraud … Read the full press release

MAPFRE RE Reshapes Organization with Key Appointments to Strengthen Life Business and Regional Operations

(IN BRIEF) MAPFRE RE has restructured its organization to focus on enhancing its Life business and strengthening its market presence. The restructuring includes key leadership changes, such as the appointment of Javier San Basilio as general manager, Carmen Bueso overseeing … Read the full press release

Barclays Appoints Paul Johnson as Head of Equities for Asia Pacific to Drive Growth and Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has appointed Paul Johnson as the new Head of Equities for Asia Pacific, where he will lead the bank’s equities business in the region, focusing on Equity Derivatives, Equity-linked Financing, Electronic Trading, and Prime Services. Johnson will … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Enhances Global IoT Connectivity with Bridge Alliance Membership

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom’s IoT subsidiary has joined the Bridge Alliance, enhancing global IoT connectivity and simplifying international operations for businesses. This partnership, the first of its kind for a European telecommunications company, allows for seamless IoT integration across Europe … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Triumphs with 28 Awards at The Asset’s 2024 Triple A Sustainable Investing Awards in APAC

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank’s APAC Securities Services and Trust and Agency Services teams garnered 28 awards at The Asset’s 2024 Triple A Sustainable Investing Awards in Hong Kong. Recognitions included Best Depositary Receipts Bank in APAC and the Editors Triple … Read the full press release

Lightsource bp Bolsters APAC Leadership Team with Key Hires, Strengthening Its Global Solar Presence

(IN BRIEF) Lightsource bp, a global solar leader, has welcomed two key new hires to its senior management team in the APAC region. Bin Fu has been appointed as the Regional Head for Taiwan, bringing 13 years of experience in … Read the full press release

Customer Data Platform Industry Grew Strongly in First Half of 2022: CDP Institute Report

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(PRESS RELEASE) MILFORD, CT, United States, 25-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — The Customer Data Platform (CDP) industry had a strong first half in 2022 with 10% employment growth among existing vendors and eleven new companies added, according to the CDP Institute’s … Read the full press release

DNV report: grid-scale energy storage solutions key for the investors in renewables across Asia Pacific

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 15-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced the release of its study “Energy Storage in the Asia Pacific Region”. According to the report investors in renewables are evaluating energy storage … Read the full press release

Customer Data Platform Industry Accelerated During Pandemic: CDP Institute Report

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(PRESS RELEASE) MILFORD, CT, United States, 28-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Customer Data Platform (CDP) vendors grew at a record pace during the first half of 2021, according to the CDP Institute’s latest Industry Update report. The semi-annual report found that … Read the full press release

Zurich launches Global Business Platforms unit to expand digital services worldwide

Zurich accelerates development of digital services, creating a new unit to attract additional customers and meet their rapidly changing needs Jack Howell, CEO Asia Pacific (APAC), to lead the new Global Business Platforms unit focusing on digital services Ericson Chan, … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank further strengthens APAC team following its positive momentum in the region

(PRESS RELEASE) FRANKFURT AM MAIN, 24-Jun-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Bank announces the appointment of Kevin Burke as Head of Institutional and Treasury Coverage, Asia Pacific. In 2018 the business was created to consolidate and strengthen multiple interfaces between the … Read the full press release

Jeanette Wong and William C. Dudley nominated for election to the Board of Directors of UBS Group AG

(PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH/BASEL, 26-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Jeanette Wong and William C. Dudley have been nominated by the UBS Board of Directors for election to the Board of UBS Group AG. The election will be held at the Annual General Meeting of shareholders on 2 … Read the full press release

Sandoz certified “TOP Employer Asia Pacific 2019” for its exceptional employee offerings in the region

Sandoz has been certified by the Top Employers Institute for its exceptional employee offerings in Asia Pacific (APAC) The annual, international research undertaken by the Top Employers Institute recognizes leading employers around the world This exclusive certification underlines Sandoz´ commitment … Read the full press release