FINANCE

Who's Afraid of Islamic Finance?

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Tunisia's Islamist government is limiting the role of sharia-based finance, while Hong Kong is welcoming it with open arms. Why? Leung Chun-ying, Hong Kong's new chief executive (left) and Rached Ghannouchi, … (read the rest of the story…) Related items Why Is Hong Kong Embracing Islamic Finance, if Islamists Are Rejecting It? Hong Kong’s...

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Tycoon arrests rock Hong Kong

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Brothers at the helm of a company that helped build Hong Kong's skyline and the man who once was the city's number two official were arrested in an investigation of a bribery case has shocked the former British colony. (read the rest of the story…) Related items Hong Kong economy slowed in first quarter...

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ALI cleared to launch bond offering

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Ayala Land Inc. has obtained regulatory approval to issue up to P15 billion worth of callable bonds next month to finance a portion of its record capital expenditure this year. (read the rest of the story…) Related items Ayala Land to offer P10 billion fixed-rate bonds FLI board approves P11B bond offer Filinvest eyeing...

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Hong Kong Rugby Sevens 2012

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Photos from this year's Hong Kong Rugby Sevens (read the rest of the story…) Related items Hong Kong economy slowed in first quarter 20. Malaysia and Hong Kong sign tax pact Malaysia and Hong Kong sign tax pact Ice age baby mammoth goes on display in Hong Kong Hong Kong Exchange Considers Loan for...

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HSBC Holdings PLC – Annual Financial Report -10 of 44

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 Hong Kong HSBC's principal banking subsidiaries in Hong Kong are The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited and Hang Seng Bank Limited. The former is the largest bank incorporated in Hong … (read the rest of the story…) Related items HSBC Holdings PLC – Annual Financial Report – 44 of 44 HSBC Holdings...

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HSBC Holdings PLC – Annual Financial Report – 44 of 44

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 © Copyright HSBC Holdings plc 2012 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, … (read the rest of the story…) Related items HSBC Holdings PLC – Interim Report – 25 of 26 HSBC...

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HSBC Holdings PLC – Annual Financial Report – 20x of 44

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 Accounting for deferred bonus arrangements Recent regulatory and best practice guidance has clarified the required structure and terms of deferred bonus arrangements awarded to employees, who now have … (read the rest of the story…) Related items HSBC Holdings PLC – Annual Financial Report – 44 of 44 HSBC Holdings PLC – Annual...

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HSBC Holdings PLC – Annual Financial Report – 12 of 44

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 Rest of Asia-Pacific We offer a full range of banking and financial services in mainland China, mainly through our local subsidiary, HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited. We also participate indirectly … (read the rest of the story…) Related items HSBC Holdings PLC – Annual Financial Report – 44 of 44 HSBC Holdings PLC...

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Asia deals roundup: China M&A and corporate finance deals

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Sullivan & Cromwell has taken the lead counsel role in Chinese asset manager Cinda’s $1.6bn equity sale to four foreign investors, while Paul Weiss and Clifford Chance have assisted in Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia’s $300m investment in Tianhe Chemicals Group. (read the rest of the story…) Related items Saxo Bank Takes Two Awards...

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Leung Meets With Hong Kong's Top Leaders

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Leung Meets With Hong Kong's Top Leaders (read the rest of the story…) Related items Ropes & Gray prepares to offer Hong Kong law advice with local hires Hong Kong economy slowed in first quarter Hong Kong economic growth slows to 0.4% in January-March IPOs Get Riskier for Bankers as Hong Kong Weighs Prison...

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