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Hong Kong’s SFC to Appoint Herbert Smith’s Alder as Chief

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission will appoint Ashley Alder, the Asia head of law firm Herbert Smith LLP, as its new chief executive officer. (read the rest of the story…) Related items Hong Kong’s SFC Said to Choose Herbert Smith’s Ashley Alder as New Chief Hong Kong’s Securities Watchdog Said to Appoint Alder...

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Hong Kong’s SFC Said to Choose Herbert Smith’s Ashley Alder as New Chief

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission will appoint Ashley Alder, the Asia head of law firm Herbert Smith LLP, as its new chief executive officer, according to a person familiar with the decision. (read the rest of the story…) Related items Hong Kong’s SFC to Appoint Herbert Smith’s Alder as Chief Hong Kong’s Securities...

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Hong Kong’s Securities Watchdog Said to Appoint Alder as Chief

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission will appoint Ashley Alder, the Asia head of law firm Herbert Smith LLP, as its new chief executive officer, according to a person familiar with the decision. (read the rest of the story…) People who looked at this item also looked at… Hang Lung Posts Lower-Than-Expected Profit on...

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UPDATE 2-Hong Kong SFC to name M&A lawyer Alder as head-sources

* Alder is Asia head of law firm Herbert Smith * Alder previously worked with SFC between 2001-04 (Recasts with independent sourcing) HONG KONG, July 29 (Reuters) – The Hong Kong securitiesregulator is … (read the rest of the story…) Related items UPDATE 1-Hong Kong securities regulator to name Alder as chief -report Ropes...

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JMD Telefilms to sell up to 15% stake to Century Exports

JMD Telefilms Industries Ltd (JTIL) today said it will sell up to 14.99% stake to Hongkong-based mobile handset maker Century Exports. (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 Loan for London Bid FLI...

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HDB issues new 10-year notes worth S$600m

The Housing and Development Board (HDB) has launched S$600 million fixed rate notes under its S$12 billion multicurrency medium term note (MTN) programme. (read the rest of the story…) Related items HDB issues $385 million fixed rate notes due 2017 Private lenders cut housing loan rates to record low Auckland Council’s Historic Euro Medium...

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Bank looking for institutional investors for Hong Kong IPO

HONG KONG – China Everbright Bank Co is seeking more institutional buyers for its Hong Kong share sale after getting commitments for about one third of the offering from key investors, two people with knowledge of the deal said. (read the rest of the story…) Related items Hong Kong vows to stiffen IPO rules...

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Everbright Bank Said to Seek More Key Investors for Hong Kong Stock Sale

China Everbright Bank Co. is seeking more institutional buyers for its Hong Kong share sale after getting commitments for about one third of the offering from key investors, two people with knowledge of the deal said. (read the rest of the story…) Related items Bank looking for institutional investors for Hong Kong IPO Hong...

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Sino-Forest Must Better Explain Itself, Hong Kong Finance Chief Tsang Says

Hong Kong Financial Secretary John Tsang said authorities should investigate allegations of wrongdoing at Sino-Forest Corp. (TRE) , and the company should try to set the record straight. (read the rest of the story…) Related items Sino-Forest Must Better Explain Itself, Hong Kong Finance Chief Tsang Said LinkedIn edges closer to China with Hong...

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Analysis – China’s big banks cushioned from local govt debt

HONG KONG/BEIJING (Reuters) – While investors fret about a jump in bad loans from China’s local government entities, the country’s so-called “Big Four” banks are busy squirreling money away for the day when borrowers start defaulting in large numbers. (read the rest of the story…) Related items Analysis: China’s big banks cushioned from local...

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