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Hudson’s closure shows independent research firms must adapt to survive in current climate
Hudson Street Services’ failure highlights the strain faced by independent research firms after the financial crisis, and the need to evolve and move along with the times.
Interview transcript: Randolph Koppa, President, Trade and Development Bank, Part 2
Randolph Koppa, president of Trade and Development Bank discusses Trade and Development Bank’s profile, Mongolia’s trucking business and the country’s financial potential.
Increased demand for unrated bonds to negatively impact ratings agencies
Investors are increasingly able to identify bond offerings by strong and stable corporations and therefore do not need ratings agencies to aid in their decision-making process.
Negative real deposit rates in China signal need for caution in 2012
Slowing activity and high inflation show up weaknesses in China’s economy while anticipated reform to the financial system together with global economy uncertainty create challenges for its economy and banking sector.
Massive bank layoffs signal risk and opportunity for outsourcing
Banks will have to address the issue of service level deterioration and regulatory concerns as they move to low-cost centres.
Chinese banks under pressure from investment withdrawals, NPLs
China’s ‘big four’ banks see stormy skies amidst the pull-outs of foreign investors while facing rising levels of Non-Performing Loans possibly by as much as 60% of their equity capital.
Market makers boxed in by Volcker Rule
Consultation paper shows clear impacts for banks that have not been able to prove proprietary trading does not pose significant risks to large institutions.
Hiring spree in Asia untimely
While US and European banks have started cutting jobs in their markets to trim costs as global recession sets in, Asian banks beefing up networks are caught out in untimely hiring sprees.
Is the renminbi approaching its true value?
Date: Jun 16, 2011
Author: Nadir Ahmad
Categories: China, Industry Outlook, Rmb, Transaction Banking
Keywords: Goldman Sachs, G7
Data shows the renminbi has been appreciating against the dollar more regularly than US politicians would care to admit.




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