Jun 18, 2013

HK fears cooling of hot money flows

Real pain from reversal in global money possible among banks

Jun 17, 2013

Rate rises pose varied risks for US banks

The interest rate cycle is the next biggest fear amid wider concerns over bank lending

Jun 12, 2013

Microsoft tries to stay ahead of the game

The company has given Sony’s PlayStation a run for its money, says Richard Waters

Jun 11, 2013

Duck debate obscures China’s innovators

More inventions have a global impact and are recognised abroad

Logos of Lloyds TSB, Barclays, Natwest and HSBC ©Bloomberg Jun 10, 2013

Bank branches must cosy up to community

Lenders should turn their retail outlets into marketing opportunities

Jun 6, 2013

Innovation and investment are lifeblood of advanced economy

Recovery requires climate that rewards investment and innovation

Procter & Gamble ©Bloomberg Jun 5, 2013

Consumers don’t care about most brands

Brand owners have never been less sure of ad spending returns

Jun 4, 2013

Dishonour is staining India’s cricket business

N Srinivasan’s decision is one typical of a cricketing establishment that shows few signs of cleaning up

Co-op Bank ©Bloomberg Jun 3, 2013

Bond haircuts in fashion for banks

Even banks that are rich in deposits should be forced to hold large quantities of bonds

May 30, 2013

Rosneft minority investors deserve better

Unnecessary damage done to Russia’s investment image

May 29, 2013

Spotlight falls on Apple’s services

The tech giant appears to be lagging behind rivals like Google

May 28, 2013

Harsh trading lessons are legacy of HKMEx saga

Derivatives exchange plans new products as trading stops

May 27, 2013

Libor looms even if mortgage case ends

Legal threats prevent a more enthusiastic re-rating of US bank stocks

May 23, 2013

Glass half-empty at Heineken

Has the brewer been slow to seize opportunities in new markets?

May 22, 2013

Yahoo must try to make Tumblr’s magic last

The site works well with the 18-24 age set but its style is at odds with its new owner’s propriety

May 21, 2013

China’s banks face no-win situation

Given the continued downgrading of Chinese prospects, there may well be worse to come

May 20, 2013

Don’t wait to fix Europe’s banking woes

Portugal could well be the next cause for alarm. Its banks have no obvious route to fresh money

May 16, 2013

Nestlé has time to deal with L’Oréal stake

Arguments in favour of a sale to cosmetics group are enticing

May 15, 2013

Letter gives Hirai chance to aid Sony

Activist investor Loeb seeks change in conservative corporate culture at Japanese group

May 14, 2013

Picking China’s ‘next Goldman Sachs’

Mainland groups aping riskier activities of western banks

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