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Research, analysis and opinions from Timothy Shim
The following in-depth research, analysis and opinion pieces by Timothy Shim.

News Analysis
DBS named best managed bank in Singapore and Asia Pacific
Date: Apr 29, 2013
Author: Timothy Shim
The bank achieved 12 quarters of consistently strong performances since 2010, while CEO Piyush Gupta managed to achieve the main goals outlined in his nine-point strategic roadmap.
News Analysis
Analytics show Cyber Monday sales up 27%
Date: Nov 27, 2012
Author: Timothy Shim
Thanks to analytics predictions, retailers rolled out online sales and promotions earlier this year resulting in $1.5b in sales, a large boost over last year’s.
News Analysis
Top level shakedown at Citigroup leaves air of uncertainty
Date: Oct 17, 2012
Author: Timothy Shim
Famously known as the $1 CEO, Vikram Pandit has left Citigroup with immediate effect, along with president and COO John Havens. Will more follow?
News Analysis
Will ING Bank $619m fine stop banks from circumventing regulatory controls?
Date: Jun 14, 2012
Author: Timothy Shim
Violation of US sanctions and the deliberate deletion of thousands of transaction records have seen Dutch Bank ING paying a record amount in settlement.
News Analysis
JPMorgan hit by $2 billion trading loss
Date: May 11, 2012
Author: Timothy Shim
JPMorgan shocking trade loss looks set to spur regulators and lawmakers to seek details on those trades in an attempt to better establish the Volcker rule.
News Analysis
Greece gets second bailout, faces years of economic stagnancy
Date: Feb 22, 2012
Author: Timothy Shim
European Union allies bolster Greece with $172 billion rescue package, but possibly cripple Greek economy for years to come.
News Analysis
Barclays quits India retail to focus on wealth management and investment banking
Date: Dec 09, 2011
Author: Timothy Shim
British lender exits India consumer lending and scales back retail globally with an aim to streamline operations and focus on strengths.
News Analysis
Eastward shift in global banking strength indicated in revised ratings
Date: Dec 05, 2011
Author: Timothy Shim
With 15 large US lenders downgraded and Asian banks upgraded or maintained, S&P shows its confidence in Asian banking; Moody’s and Fitch maintain negative outlooks on American banks.




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