Issue: March 06, 2014 (Archive)

Thursday, March 6, 2014

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Final stand
Luk Fook Financial Services chairman and chief executive Stephen Hui Chiu-chung relishes a challenge.

Hacker threat requires one to take bit between teeth
I love the ironic quote "Data is the new oil" by Clive Humby of dunnhumby, a British company known for analyzing data to improve customer experiences and brand loyalty.

A plunge into the deep end
Dalian-based Haichang Holdings is seeking to raise up to HK$2.68 billion in an initial public offering, making it the first Asian theme park operator to list in Hong Kong.

Sino-US spat comes as G20 pushes accommodative line
the group of 20 nations said monetary policy should remain accommodative for now in many advanced economies and pledged a coordinated push to boost growth by over US$2 trillion (HK$15.6 trillion) over the next five years.

Culture of organic growth
Beijing-based auction house and entertainment company - Poly Culture Group - opens its retail book today, making it the first major mainland auction house to list in the territory.

Keeping it in the family
As head of the world's largest jewelry group, billionaire entrepreneur Henry Cheng Kar-shun displays his love for Chinese jewelry and antiques in his spacious executive office.

Better late than never to write your will
The western New Year signifies a new start and the opportunity to get things right this year. The Lunar New Year provides the incentive to clean up and put your home in order.

Ingredient suppliers whet appetite
As a slowdown in emerging markets takes the shine off shares in consumer goods makers like Nestle, Unilever, Danone and Procter & Gamble, hungry investors have been sampling more of the companies that supply them.

At your service
With four decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Swiss national Eric Waldburger doesn't limit himself to following tradition. He keeps exploring new ways to run luxury hotels. And rather than staying glued behind a desk in his executive office, the president of Marco Polo Hotels prefers to wander around the five-star facilities to connect with customers and guests.

Emerging markets mayhem can offer rich pickings
We have recently seen significant turmoil in emerging market currencies and equity markets which has made headlines around the world.

Love of profit
Businesses are looking forward to double happiness this Valentine's Day, as it falls on the day of love according to the Chinese calendar as well - something that happens only every 19 years.

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