Woori takes up the KDB, Kexim challenge Korean lender looks to tap into sentiment created by Kexim and KDB''s successes. November 22, 2005
What it takes to be the right partner Standard Chartered''s reputation for reliability and consistency in the financial sector makes it an ideal partner for financial institutions. By Standard Chartered Bank
Zongbo Media takes aim at new channels By targeting China''s blog community, founder Chen Weiming could be revolutionizing the film industry. July 15, 2005
CIMB takes over sibling Malaysia''s premier investment bank to take over under-performing Bumiputera Commerce Bank, positioning itself for the next round of Malaysian bank mergers. June 06, 2005
Mawson takes up the Slack Simon Mawson moves to Indonesia as John Slack''s retirement starts a reshuffle of top finance jobs at Jardine Matheson. May 27, 2005
Thorp takes A&O managing partner role Based in Beijing, he is the second big appointment for the firm since March. May 10, 2005
Ma takes on expanded role Deustche Bank names Jun Ma as chief economist, Greater China and head of China and Hong Kong macro strategy. April 29, 2005
Philip Morris International takes control of Sampoerna The international cigarette company has tabled a bid to buy Indonesian clove cigarette company Sampoerna in a deal that could be worth $5.2 billion. March 14, 2005
New fund of hedge funds takes off in Singapore Conrad and Ottess'' fund of hedge funds will launch in mid March with an emerging-markets bias. February 02, 2005
Slevin takes on expanded role Named Citigroup''s global corporate and investment banking head for Hong Kong. January 31, 2005