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The microfinance model is evolving rapidly and needs regulation, but it must not lose sight of its original purpose of helping the poor, insist industry leaders.
By Rupert Walker | 28 March 2011
Tidjane Thiam, head honcho of Prudential, is clear that Asia is where the future lies for the insurance major.
By Sameera Anand | 25 March 2011
Sales in Asia-Pacific drive strong results for Tiffany & Company, but the jeweller says the earthquake and tsunami will cause first-quarter sales in Japan to drop 15%.
By Sameera Anand | 22 March 2011
Renault’s wrongful dismissal of three executives highlights the pitfalls of whistleblower investigations, according to Kroll’s Hong Kong head.
By Nick Ferguson | 21 March 2011
As Japan comes to rely more on non-nuclear fuel, the rating agency pinpoints those companies that are best positioned to benefit in Asia-Pacific.
By Leigh Powell | 18 March 2011
Despite being behind bars, Gome founder Huang Guangyu has succeeded in ousting company chairman Chen Xiao.
By Lillian Liu | 11 March 2011
Analysts and investors applaud Standard Chartered's 2010 results which show strong growth in both wholesale banking and India.
By Sameera Anand | 3 March 2011
Despite declaring strong profit growth and a stellar year in global banking and markets, HSBC's share price fell yesterday as investors questioned the higher costs and a ...
By Sameera Anand | 1 March 2011
Deutsche Bank's derivatives trading activities on November 11 have been condemned as market manipulation by Korea's FSC and criminal prosecution could follow.
By Rupert Walker | 28 February 2011
DBS's chief executive Piyush Gupta says expansion plans are on course as the Singapore lender reports strong profit growth.
By Rupert Walker | 14 February 2011
Are shared service centres a necessity or a luxury for expanding Chinese companies? And what factors should be considered when setting one up?
By Jonathan Wong | 4 January 2011
The US bank expects to reap a $700 million capital gain from the sale of its 34.3% stake to TPG, KKR, GIC and Great Eastern Life.
By Anette Jönsson | 9 December 2010
When doing business in China, it pays to have both local and international banking relationships.
By Jonathan Wong | 7 December 2010
Piyush Gupta, CEO of Singapore’s leading bank, says the time is right to create a truly Asian bank and that DBS is well-placed to fill that role.
By Rupert Walker | 19 November 2010
The UK bank receives approval to set up a securities joint venture with Guolian Securities, giving it a head start in the domestic Chinese market versus major US banks like ...
By Anette Jönsson | 12 November 2010
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With Valentine's Day approaching, who would make the best match for Olympus?




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Nikon
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Sony
  15%
 
Panasonic
  20%
 
Fujifilm
  22%
 
Samsung
  20%
TOTAL VOTES: 65

 
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