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Cheang to replace Engel as HSBC regional director
Cheang to replace Engel as HSBC regional director
Louisa Cheang, currently Head of Personal Financial Services Hong Kong, leads the list of HSBC’s senior executive appointments, which are still...
A guiding partner for SME development
Everyone acknowledges the SMEs important role in economic growth, social cohesion, employment and local development, accounting for over 95 percent of...
Uplifting women through financial empowerment
Women are increasingly balancing their acts of earning for the family while tending to their role as home makers. United Nation’s data revealed that...
RBS Coutts to give manly assistance to women
RBS Coutts launched a private banking initiative tailored specifically for high net worth women in Asia. It will assist women in managing their wealth...
Standard Chartered grows Asian aircraft portfolio
Standard Chartered Bank will acquire 14 narrow body aircraft from GE Commercial Aviation Services through its Pembroke Group.
Public Bank and ING unveil lady and child plans
Public Bank and ING launched separate insurance plans for females and children.
Malaysia's CIMB acquires 19.99% of Chinese bank
CIMB created a strategic link to China with its acquisition of 19.99 percent stake in Bank of Yingkou.
Canara HSBC reports US$60.25M in premiums
For its first nine months of operations, Canara HSBC garnered US$60.25 million in gross written premiums.
HSBC deals with Shariah compliance
HSBC's conference will focus on the advantages of tapping the 'Sukuk' bond market for infrastructure development financing.
MUFG and MS integrate Japan securities firms
Mitsubishi UFJ and Morgan Stanley will form a new company to address the securities needs of wholesale and retail customers in Japan. It will also...
J.P Morgan wins US$1 billion Philippines mandate
J.P. Morgan announced today that it has been selected by Government Services Insurance System (GSIS) of the Philippines to serve as custodian for...
Will sport sponsorship be running on empty in 2009?
“Nobody knows what’s going to happen,” said F1 guru, Bernie Ecclestone, when asked what the impact of the financial crisis will be on major sports...
Commentary
Why high capital levels are a double-edged sword for Singapore banks