Issue: December 24, 2008   (Archive)
Tuesday, June 18, 2013   




Lone wolf
Andrew Look, who is widely known for his bold stock market forecasts, has run his own business for five years.

It ain't over till the fat ladies sing
We were alone in 2008 in warning that Greece was a landmine ready to blow up anytime and that the euro could fall apart soon.

If I were Snowden
The world knows by now Edward Snowden, the former private contractor for the National Security Agency who leaked revelations of massive US clandestine electronic surveillance and eavesdropping programs, is still at large in Hong Kong.

Property star
Great China Properties Holdings (0021) chief executive Huang Wenxi worked her way up through the ranks despite starting with the advantage of having a father who was listed in 2012 as the 10th richest property developer in China.

Macau Legend wagers on SJM to tap market
macau legend development, which has started a roadshow for a Hong Kong initial public offering, is expected to become the first casino new listing in two years after MGM China Holdings (2282) went public in 2011.

SME cash ready if future card sales look bright
Small and medium-sized enterprises are the pillars of Hong Kong's economy, but sadly it is hard for them to get bank support. Other than applying for loans from banks, SMEs can also think about selling their future sales for immediate cash.

Free thinker
It doesn't take an expert to develop great products, but an outsider at the top is always able to lay down a clear vision for the business and not be distracted by minor details.

Turbulent times call for cool heads
Wealthy Asians are becoming ever more affluent. According to the consulting firm McKinsey & Company, the number of highly prosperous people in this part of the world will continue to increase through 2015 by 15 percent. But what unifies this generation of rich Asians is the urge to preserve their hard-earned wealth for their families. Here Deutsche Bank's stellar wealth management team of Lok Yim, Ronald Chong, Bonita Chuang, Margaret Kwong, Patrick Sze, and Tianyin Shi tell readers how to stay financially strong in these tough economic times.

On a spree
What girl doesn't enjoy shopping? But what if it is actually a job requirement?

Broker looks bright as prospects for oil price pale
Mainland pair Sinopec Engineering and China Galaxy Securities are well on track with their mega floats, with both poised to wrap up retail bookbuilding this week.



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