Issue: April 13, 2012   (Archive)
Thursday, May 23, 2013   

Credit surge flags healthy GDP growth
An unexpected surge in credit growth caught analysts by surprise on the eve of the release of the mainland's first- quarter economic growth data.



Record US exports power equities
Global stocks rose and the euro gained yesterday after a narrower US trade gap prompted by record-high exports eased concerns about a weak labor market and stoked optimism over the outlook for corporate earnings.

Thai picks worth tasting
Although Spain is not admitting it, Mariano Rajoy's government may need financial aid from Europe.

Mainland broker looks to relaunch flotation
Haitong Securities is preparing to relaunch its H-share initial public offering next week with the issue price revised downward.

Warrants trade robust despite share slump
Trading in structured products has not been significantly affected by the recent slump in the shares of locally listed non-state-owned mainland companies, Rabobank International said.

Henderson buys Ap Lei Chau site
Henderson Land (0012) spent HK$72.70 million acquiring a site in Ap Lei Chau yesterday after a near-three-year tussle gaining the consent of disparate owners.

Reality bites into retirement
A comfortable retirement will require at least HK$6.15 million, a survey by a pension fund manager indicates.



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