“China will continue to grow, despite current global economic slowdown”
(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Andy Xie, former Chief Asia Economist of Morgan Stanley -- China is slowing down -- some banks are facing liquidity issues and consolidation is inevitable -- Southeast Asia could win back a manufacturing sector previously lost to China.
“The PPP works best only when you have an income stream”
(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with David Miller, former Mayor of Toronto, on – funding large infrastructure projects through debt, not Public-Private Partnerships – raising taxes to tap a booming property market.
“OTC derivatives regulation is working in our favour”
(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Tim Howell, CEO of Euroclear, on - the role of clearing houses during the European debt crisis - growing liquidity and risk mitigation - adding value even as competition is increasing.
Perils of marking to market sovereign risk
(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Thierry Apoteker, CEO, TAC Financial, on - Can Europe pull back from the Greek abyss, and what needs to be done to do so.
“We’ve been working on our China strategy for at least 20 years.”
(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Rick Waugh, CEO, Scotiabank - the curious history of Scotiabank - the big differences to banks in the United States - marketing Canada as 'America Lite'.
“Canada’s still a better bet than the US.”
(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Gordon Nixon, CEO, RBC - how the bank is staying healthy while others are faltering - their different approach to wealth management - expansion in Asia.
“We believe in a balanced budget”
(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Mick Cornett, Mayor of Oklahoma City - why Oklahoma City has lower unemployment than other parts of the US - the importance of government as an employer - what the rest of the country can learn from it.
The Japanese loan was the best option for Jakarta’s transportation infrastructure project
(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with Fauzi Bowo, first elected governor of Jakarta, Indonesia, on - bold decisions in public transport - the secrets to keeping clean government - managing vested interests in infrastructure development
