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The future of financial information, Bloomberg and exchanges


The future of financial information, Bloomberg and exchanges

February 2011

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Daniel Doctoroff, President of Bloomberg, on data in a post-WikiLeaks age — challenges to New York and the New York Stock Exchange– the role of Michael Bloomberg


The future of financial information, Bloomberg and exchanges


The future of financial information, Bloomberg and exchanges

February 2011

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with Daniel Doctoroff, President of Bloomberg, on the challenges facing the information business, Bloomberg and exchanges — data transparency and Islamic finance — building business around the terminal


I am committed to organic growth.


I am committed to organic growth.

February 2011

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Piyush Gupta, CEO of Development Bank of Singapore Group, on the challenges of refocusing the bank in his first year of leadership – creating a corporate treasury to put surpluses to work – building out a Singapore loan book – pushing cross-sell to increase fees


I am committed to organic growth.


I am committed to organic growth.

February 2011

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Piyush Gupta, CEO of Development Bank of Singapore Group, on challenges in Hong Kong – Greater China opportunities – rebuilding a senior team and formulating a strategy –working relationship with board, chairman and Temasek –


I am committed to organic growth.


I am committed to organic growth.

February 2011

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Piyush Gupta, CEO of Development Bank of Singapore Group, on share prices and underperformance on returns – outlook on growth and acquisitions – positioning against regionalising Asian banks and global banks


China’s economic policy is increasingly being shaped by public opinion


China’s economic policy is increasingly being shaped by public opinion

February 2011

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with Rana Mitter, Professor of History and Politics of Modern China, University of Oxford
China’s historical relationship with international bodies – China’s view of sovereignty and a history of invasions


China’s economic policy is increasingly being shaped by public opinion


China’s economic policy is increasingly being shaped by public opinion

February 2011

(Part 2 of 2)Conversation with Rana Mitter, Professor of History and Politics of Modern China, University of Oxford
Public opinion and the information revolution in China – The Communist party’s future – Government structure and flexibility in decision making


Less than one percent of Russians buy securities


Less than one percent of Russians buy securities

February 2011

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Ruben Vardanian, Chairman and CEO, Troika Dialog Group, on succession planning – starting a business school in Russia – the demand for learning to do business in emerging markets