financial

Are insurers incompatible with digital ecosystems across Asia?

Business-to-consumer ecosystems could turbo-charge the growth of insurance in Asia. Trouble is, partnerships often fizzle out due to insurers’ old-fashioned wiring and inflexible cultures. Time for a reboot.

July 22, 2019

3rd Annual Corporate Treasury & CFO Summit - Indonesia

FinanceAsia and The Corporate Treasurer's 3rd Annual Corporate Treasury & CFO Summit - Indonesia at the Grand Hyatt in Jakarta.

March 03, 2013

Nomura CEO resigns in wake of insider trading scandal

Both the chief executive and chief operating officer resign from Japan's leading investment bank amid an insider trading scandal.

July 26, 2012

TPG raises $182 million from sale of Taishin Financial shares

The deal is done at a 6.4% discount as the private equity firm sells its 7.8% stake and exits the company.

July 05, 2012

Temasek reduces stake in ICICI through $300 million block

The trade comes as the Indian stock market enjoys a recovery, with investors accepting a tight discount in exchange for a very liquid stock.

February 08, 2012

China's brokers seek overseas expansion

Despite making losses at home, China's securities firms are seeking international expansion.

November 08, 2011

Oil India sets price range for Rs27.8 billion IPO

The deal, which will open for subscription on September 7, will be the second part-privatisation by the Indian government this year, after NHPC's popular $1.25 billion IPO earlier this month.

August 25, 2009

ôLooks like weÆre in a financial crisis,ö says Marc Faber

Speaking at the CLSA conference in Hong Kong, bearish Dr Marc Faber refrains from saying æI told you soÆ, and remains pessimistic about the global outlook for markets and economies.

September 25, 2008

How resistant to financial turmoil is Eastern Europe?

Financial deepening, a strong macro-economic environment and diversified trade are making the region more resilient.

December 09, 2007

Could Sony Financial re-open JapanÆs IPO market?

JPMorgan and Nomura pull off an unlikely coup as Sony's insurance unit raises $3 billion in a deal that could stimulate JapanÆs stagnant IPO market.

October 03, 2007