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Asia stocks up, bearish bets trimmed ahead of Europe meet

SINGAPORE/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Asian stocks jumped on Friday and the euro steadied, after rising sharply the previous day, as investors hoped for a big policy move from European finance ministers to combat the debt crisis. (read the rest of the story…) Related items European stocks set to rise after central bank moves Europe...

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Jefferies Appoints Global Equity Strategist

NEW YORK & LONDON & HONG KONG–(BUSINESSWIRE)– Jefferies announced today the appointment of Sean Darby as Global Head of Equity Strategy. Mr. Darby will be responsible for identifying global trends and … (read the rest of the story…) Related items Glencore set to make Hong Kong debut Hong Kong economy slowed in first quarter...

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Asia FX, bonds still best haven from Europe

HONG KONG/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The beating that Asian currencies have taken in the past week will probably open up opportunities for longer-term investors to load up on local currency bonds, with the region still mostly seen as resilient to Europe’s debt crisis. (read the rest of the story…) Related items HK should make Malaysia...

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U.K. Banks Welcome to Relocate in Hong Kong, Says Donald Tsang

Hong Kong would “absolutely” welcome London-based banks HSBC Holdings Plc and Standard Chartered Plc if they decided to move headquarters to the former British territory, according to Chief Executive Donald Tsang. (read the rest of the story…) Related items U.K. Banks Relocating to Hong Kong ‘Absolutely’ Welcome, Donald Tsang Says Standard Chartered Net Up...

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U.K. Banks Relocating to Hong Kong ‘Absolutely’ Welcome, Donald Tsang Says

Hong Kong would “absolutely” welcome London-based banks HSBC Holdings Plc (HSBA) and Standard Chartered Plc (STAN) if they decided to move headquarters to the former British territory, according to Chief Executive Donald Tsang. (read the rest of the story…) Related items U.K. Banks Welcome to Relocate in Hong Kong, Says Donald Tsang Standard Chartered...

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Anita Fung appointed as new CEO of HSBC Hong Kong

Anita Fung, Group General Manager, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of HSBC Hong Kong, effective 12 September 2011. Ms. Fung succeeds Mark McCombe, who is leaving the bank to join another fi (read the rest of the story…) People who looked at this item also looked at… Hong Kong’s Peg Raises Risk Real...

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New HSBC Campaign To Encourage Member Recommendations

HSBC has today announced that it is launching an initiative to encourage current HSBC Premier customers to recommend their friends to the Bank. To show our appreciation for referrals that result in a friend or family member successfully becoming a new … (read the rest of the story…) Related items Bank arranges Auckland Council...

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Hong Kong stocks slump

Hang Seng among Asian markets hit by eurozone. 12 Sep 2011 12:41 PM (read the rest of the story…) Related items Asian markets slump for second day Hong Kong economy slowed in first quarter Hong Kong economy slows in Jan-Mar Hong Kong confirms LME interest Hong Kong fines IPO sponsor firm

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Apple Plans to Open First Store in Hong Kong This Quarter

Apple Inc. is preparing to open its first store in Hong Kong this quarter at the International Finance Center Mall amid a surge in China sales. (read the rest of the story…) Related items Hong Kong economy slowed in first quarter Hong Kong economic growth slows to 0.4% in January-March Hong Kong Exchange Considers...

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