Archive for 05


“Markets only value banks they can understand”


“Markets only value banks they can understand”

May 2011

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Aditya Puri, managing director of HDFC Bank, India, on – banking products which led to the financial crisis – defending HDFC Bank’s conservative service offering and balance sheet – financial services in India today


“Markets only value banks they can understand”


“Markets only value banks they can understand”

May 2011

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Aditya Puri, managing director of HDFC Bank, India, on – defining customers clearly – HDFC Bank’s management model – knowing what risks to take


“Markets only value banks they can understand”


“Markets only value banks they can understand”

May 2011

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Aditya Puri, managing director of HDFC Bank, India, on – sustainability of the Indian economy – concerns on government deficits – unspecified subsidies


“Poised for growth”


“Poised for growth”

May 2011

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with Yvonne Chia, Group Managing Director and CEO of Hong Leong Bank, on RoE growth – Growth into a regional role – Risks of doing business in China


“Singapore Exchange after the failed ASX bid – what next?”


“Singapore Exchange after the failed ASX bid – what next?”

May 2011

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Muthukrishnan Ramaswami, president of the Singapore Exchange, on the Australian government’s reaction to SGX’s bid for the Australian Securities Exchange – building infrastructure – strategy in Asia.


“Singapore Exchange after the failed ASX bid – what next?”


“Singapore Exchange after the failed ASX bid – what next?”

May 2011

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Muthukrishnan Ramaswami, president of Singapore Exchange, on the China market – Global mergers and acquisitions – Risk perception and profiling


“Poised for growth”


“Poised for growth”

May 2011

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Yvonne Chia, Group Managing Director and CEO of Hong Leong Bank, on concerns regarding global themes such as Basel III – Customer retention – Possibilities of becoming a target of acquisition


“Singapore Exchange after the failed ASX bid – what next?”


“Singapore Exchange after the failed ASX bid – what next?”

May 2011

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Muthukrishnan Ramaswami, president of Singapore Exchange, on the events leading to the ASX acquisition bid – Competition and co-operation in the Asia region