Bo-Hee Hur takes over from Hong Hoo Moon as the senior banker in charge of financial institutions coverage in Korea.

Specialists expect accelerated appreciation of the renminbi to drive up ChinaÆs consensus earnings growth estimates.

The co-head of CitiÆs global retail group will lead the bankÆs consumer and healthcare group in Asia.

The law firm is also opening an office in Shanghai this month that will focus on corporate and real estate matters.

Analysts expect more price declines in certain cities and suggest investors look north to make the most of a demand-driven rebound.

Kai Kaufmann will head up the division that will give institutional clients access to the executives of Asian companies.

The construction company believes the market fluctuations leave little hope for it to trade up in the aftermarket.

Maoye, Solargiga and Samko postpone their listings due to tough market conditions, declining relative valuations and fears of a difficult aftermarket.

Paul Murphy leaves his own private investment business to join the UK bank.

Analysts are positive about the outlook for Hong Kong equities despite differing views on the odds of a US recession and concerns about growth in China.