Wealth Management


“Canada’s still a better bet than the US.”


“Canada’s still a better bet than the US.”

September 2011

(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.


“Canada’s still a better bet than the US.”


“Canada’s still a better bet than the US.”

September 2011

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Gordon Nixon, CEO, RBC - RBC’s desire to dominate in Canada - growth strategies through organic and merger opportunities - the thankless task of compliance with Basel III.


“Canada’s still a better bet than the US.”


“Canada’s still a better bet than the US.”

September 2011

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Gordon Nixon, CEO, RBC - branding and positioning vis-a-vis competitors - developing a culture around risk-reward - the impact of the US economy on Canada.


“The mechanics of taking a franchise to the next level”


“The mechanics of taking a franchise to the next level”

April 2010

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with David Conner, CEO of OCBC, on the mechanics of taking a franchise to the next level - ING Asia acquisition - private banking brands - integration and management change - OCBC as acquisition target


“The mechanics of taking a franchise to the next level”


“The mechanics of taking a franchise to the next level”

April 2010

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with David Conner, CEO of OCBC, on the mechanics of taking a franchise to the next level - focusing on differentiation - improving business processes - the Great Eastern acquisition - building product sets


“The mechanics of taking a franchise to the next level”


“The mechanics of taking a franchise to the next level”

April 2010

Conversation with David Conner, CEO of OCBC, on the mechanics of taking a franchise to the next level - rebuilding OCBC in 2003 - first priorities of a new CEO - the balanced business scorecard - divesting non-core businesses to focus on core


“Bank of East Asia’s David Li on the strength of a franchise that survived the crisis.”


“Bank of East Asia’s David Li on the strength of a franchise that survived the crisis.”

November 2009

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with David Li, Chairman and CEO of Bank of East Asia, on the strength of a franchise that survived the crisis - Dealing with a bank run - relationship with depositors - improving systems after case of internal fraud - the hiring process


“Bank of East Asia’s David Li on the strength of a franchise that survived the crisis.”


“Bank of East Asia’s David Li on the strength of a franchise that survived the crisis.”

November 2009

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with David Li, Chairman and CEO of Bank of East Asia, on the strength of a franchise that survived the crisis - Managing a China strategy - seeking an IPO in China - building business in Taiwan and a Greater China strategy - wealth management in China - Hong competition and overseas ambitions