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Monday, 18th February 2008 |
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Business Moves
David Li resigns from Hong Kong's executive council
The chairman of the Bank of East Asia has bowed to public pressure and resigned from Hong Kong’s top policy-making body.
By Howard Winn
Business Moves
What's happening at Merrill Lynch?
Two well-regarded private bankers are being cast out of Merrill for allegedly breaking internal rules. But, according to sources, the reason behind the manoeuvre is a disagreement over strategy.
By Dan Slater
Equity News
Country Garden opts for convertible
The $500 million CB is paired with a share buy-back to address a desire among investors to be able to hedge the equity option.
By Anette Jönsson
People Moves
Citi India loses head of equity research
Ratnesh Kumar leaves after eight years with the US bank to join Anand Rathi Financial Services as head of its institutional equities business.
By Sameera Anand
View Point
Cerulli laments the dominance of banks in fund distribution
The research firm says banks’ wealth management activities are mainly motivated by generating fees through transactions; a reality that discourages investors from seeking meaningful advice and prevents fees from coming down.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos
Awards
Photos from the Aussie Awards Dinner
A selection of photos from the dinner held in Sydney to recognise the winners of FinanceAsia's Achievement Awards in Australia and New Zealand.
By The Editors
Editor's Desk
Dealogic league table roundup, February 15
Modest activity in both debt and equity markets.
By FinanceAsia & Dealogic
Standard & Poor's Daily Ratings Direct Asia-Pacific Highlights
Welcome to Standard & Poor's daily summary of credit research of interest to investors in Asia-Pacific.
By Standard & Poor's
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