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The "2014 Global Competitiveness Brands Top 10 from China" Competition in Full Swing
PR Newswire - Fri Sep 05, 9:00AM CDT
While the 2014 FutureM Forum is approaching, "2014 Global Competitiveness Brands Top 10 from China" is in full swing. A total of 39 candidate companies participated in this activity organized by IDG, jointly demonstrating the branding power of Chinese companies to the world. They are all internationally renowned organizations including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Life Insurance, Construction Bank of China, Sinopec, ZTE and BOE, and more. According to the organizer, a grand awards ceremony will be held at the FutureM Conference, scheduled to take place in Boston, U.S. on Sept 16-18. World renowned economists, business leaders and investment bankers will get together to have in-depth dialogue on the topic "Future Brand Marketing - to Win in the Mobile Internet Age." They will discuss Chinese brands' comprehensive capabilities of sustainable and healthy development on the road to internationalization.
ATFA Member NML Capital Serves Four Additional Subpoenas in Quest to Uncover Funds Laundered Through Companies Controlled by Kirchner Cohort Cristobal Lopez
PR Newswire - Wed Sep 03, 10:56AM CDT
ATFA member NML Capital has served four Nevada-based companies with subpoenas to expose the funds embezzled through shell companies controlled by Kirchner conspirator Cristobal Lopez . These subpoenas, which were authorized by the August 11 ruling in U.S. District Court in Nevada, follow two others served last week to the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and the Bank of China.
Construction Financing Arranged by SL Green for Midtown West Residential Project
Business Wire - Wed Sep 03, 10:38AM CDT
SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE:SLG) today announced a $50 million mezzanine loan to The Moinian Group for the construction of a major residential rental project at 605 West 42nd Street in Manhattan.
ATFA Member NML Capital Serves Four Additional Subpoenas in Quest to Uncover Funds Laundered by Kirchner Conspirator Lazaro Baez
PR Newswire - Tue Sep 02, 4:44PM CDT
ATFA member NML Capital has served four Nevada-based companies with subpoenas to expose the $65 million laundered through 123 shell companies owned by Kirchner confidant Lázaro Báez. These subpoenas, which were authorized by the August 11 ruling in U.S. District Court in Nevada, follow two others served last week to the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and the Bank of China.
The Moinian Group Secures $539 Million Construction Loan on 605 West 42nd Street
Marketwire - Mon Aug 04, 10:47AM CDT
The Moinian Group announced today that it has secured a $539 million loan with the New York State Housing Finance Agency, with credit enhancement from Bank of China and Ullico for its 1.16 million-square-foot luxury residential rental tower located at the northwest corner of West 42nd Street and 11th Avenue. Moinian also announced that SL Green will be participating as an investor in the project. The new flagship building is currently the largest residential rental development in-construction in Manhattan, sitting adjacent to the 478-unit Atelier condominium tower that Moinian completed in 2007. Both buildings are part of The Moinian Group's four million buildable square foot development pipeline on Manhattan's West Side along 11th Avenue.
Investment Bankers Believe Alibaba Will Be Largest IPO of All Time According to BDO USA, LLP
Business Wire - Tue Jul 15, 9:04AM CDT
According to a new study (http://www.bdo.com/2014-ipo-survey) by BDO USA, LLP, one of the nation's leading accounting and consulting organizations, better than three-quarters (77%) of capital markets executives at leading investment banks believe the Alibaba IPO, expected to price later this summer, will be well received by U.S. investors and a similar percentage (74%) of the bankers predict it will be the largest IPO of all-time.
Hong Kong's Cards and Payments Industry: Emerging Opportunities, Trends, Size, Drivers, Strategies, Products and Competitive Landscape
M2 - Wed Jul 09, 6:34AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f3l5k9/hong_kongs_cards) has announced the addition of the "Hong Kong's Cards and Payments Industry: Emerging Opportunities, Trends, Size, Drivers, Strategies, Products and Competitive Landscape" report to their offering. In terms of number of cards in circulation, the Hong Kong card payments channel registered positive growth during the review period (2009-2013), recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.23% to reach 50.8 million cards in 2013. In terms of transaction value, the card payments channel valued HKD943.9 billion (US$121.7 billion) in 2013, after registering a CAGR of 10.94%. Improved banking infrastructure and the increasing acceptance of card-based payments at point-of-sale (POS) terminals were key growth drivers for the card payments channel. In terms of transaction value, credit cards accounted for the highest share during review period with 51.7% in 2013, and are expected to maintain this over the forecast period (2014-2018). The category is expected to post a forecast-period CAGR of 3.31% from HKD512.1 billion (US$66.0 billion) in 2014 to HKD583.3 billion (US$75.2 billion) in 2018. Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 2 Analysis of Industry Environment, Key Trends and Drivers 3 Cards and Payments Industry Share Analysis 4 Regulatory Framework and Card Fraud Statistics 5 Emerging Consumer Attitudes and Trends 6 Analysis of Card Payments and Growth Prospects 7 Analysis of Credit Card Payments and Growth Prospects 8 Analysis of Debit Card Payments and Growth Prospects 9 Analysis of Charge Card Payments and Growth Prospects 10 Analysis of Prepaid Card Payments and Growth Prospects 11 Merchant Acquiring 12 Company Profiles of Card Issuers 13 Appendix Companies Mentioned: - HSBC - Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) - Hang Seng Bank - Citibank Hong Kong - Bank of China (BOC) Hong Kong - MasterCard - American Express - Visa - Diners Club - JCB - EPS For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f3...ongs_cards
WSP Holdings Limited Announces Restructuring of Bazhou Seamless
PR Newswire - Mon Jul 07, 8:00AM CDT
WSP Holdings Limited (NYSE: WH) ("WSP Holdings" or the "Company"
, a Chinese manufacturer of API ("American Petroleum Institute" and non-API seamless casing, tubing and drill pipes used in oil and natural gas exploration, drilling and extraction ("Oil Country Tubular Goods" or "OCTG" , and other pipes and connectors, announced that the People's Government of Bayingol Mongolia Prefecture (the "People's Government" has established an operation coordination group (the "Coordination Group" to restructure Bazhou Seamless Oil Pipe Co., Ltd. ("Bazhou Seamless" , a subsidiary of Wuxi Seamless Oil Pipe Co., Ltd. ("Wuxi Seamless" , in Bazhou. The Coordination Group is chaired by three deputy governors of Bazhou and includes representatives from entities such as Bazhou Seamless, the Secretariat of the People's Government, the Bazhou Economic Office (Finance Office), the Bazhou Commission of Economy and Information Technology, the Bazhou Finance Bureau, the State-owned Assets Management Co., Ltd. of Bazhou, Bank of China, Bazhou Branch, China Construction Bank, Bazhou Branch, Huaxia Bank, Urumqi Branch, and Xinjiang Tianxue Law Firm.
High Net Worth Trends in China to 2013-2017
M2 - Mon Jul 07, 5:58AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/46fxvv/high_net_worth) has announced the addition of the "High Net Worth Trends in China to 2013" report to their offering. This report is the result of extensive research covering the high net worth individual (HNWI) population and wealth management market in China. It focuses on HNWI performance between the end of 2007 (the peak before the global financial crisis) and the end of 2012. This enables us to determine how well the country's HNWIs have performed through the crisis. Key Highlights - There were just over 1.4 million HNWIs in China in 2012, holding US$5.2 trillion in wealth, equivalent to 27% of country's total individual wealth. - Chinese HNWIs over performed compared to the global average during the review period. As is evident, the number of HNWIs in China increased by around 89.9% during the review period from 779,896 HNWIs in 2008 to 1,481,363 HNWIs in 2012. Local HNWI wealth also increased by 171%, from US$2.5 trillion in 2008 to US$5.2 trillion in 2012. - Growth in HNWI wealth and volume is expected to improve over the forecast period. The total number of Chinese HNWIs is forecast to grow by 34%, to reach 2.2 million in 2017. HNWI wealth will record a percentage increase, of 50% to reach US$9.4 trillion by 2017. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Wealth Sector Fundamentals 4 Findings from the WealthInsight HNWI Database 5 Appendix Companies Mentioned - AMC Group Asset management China - Agricultural Bank of China - Bank of China - Bank of Communications - Bank of Dalian - Bank of Jiangsu - China Citic Bank - China Construction Bank - China Everbright Bank - China Merchants Bank - China Minsheng Banking Corp - Industrial & Commercial Bank of China - Serficom Investment consulting Co. Ltd - Standard Chartered Private Bank - The Bank of East Asia (China) Ltd For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/46..._net_worth
Challenges and Opportunities for the Wealth Sector in China 2013-2017
M2 - Thu Jun 26, 9:19AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tfnh9g/challenges_and) has announced the addition of the "Challenges and Opportunities for the Wealth Sector in China 2013" report to their offering. This report is a thorough analysis of China's Wealth Management and Private Banking sector, and the opportunities and challenges that it faces. This report is the result of extensive research covering the high net worth individual (HNWI) population and wealth management market in China. It focuses on HNWI performance between the end of 2007 (the peak before the global financial crisis) and the end of 2012. This enables us to determine how well the country's HNWIs have performed through the crisis. Scope Independent market sizing of China HNWIs across five wealth bands HNWI volume and wealth trends from 2008 to 2012 HNWI volume and wealth forecasts to 2017 HNWI and UHNWI asset allocations across 13 asset classes Number of UHNWIs in each state and all major cities Fastest growing cities and states for UHNWIs (2008-2012) Insights into the drivers of HNWI wealth Key Highlights - In 2012, there were approximately 1.4 million core millionaires in China, with a combined wealth of US$3.8 trillion and an average wealth of US$2.6 million. - The number of core HNWIs increased by 89.8% from 755,503 in 2008 to 1,472,276 in 2012. - According to WealthInsight's projections, the number of core HNWIs in China will grow by 34% over the forecast period to reach 2,364,857 by 2017. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Wealth Sector Fundamentals 4 Competitive Landscape of the Wealth Sector 5 Appendix Companies Mentioned - AMC Group Asset management China - Agricultural Bank of China - Bank of China - Bank of Communications - Bank of Dalian - Bank of Jiangsu - China Citic Bank - China Construction Bank - China Everbright Bank - China Merchants Bank - China Minsheng Banking Corp - Industrial & Commercial Bank of China - Serficom Investment consulting Co. Ltd - Standard Chartered Private Bank - The Bank of East Asia (China) Ltd For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tf...lenges_and
HNWI Asset Allocation in China to 2013-2017
M2 - Thu Jun 19, 5:56AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/z9cq5z/hnwi_asset) has announced the addition of the "HNWI Asset Allocation in China to 2013" report to their offering. This report is the result of extensive research covering the high net worth individual (HNWI) population and wealth management market in China. focuses on HNWI performance between the end of 2007 (the peak before the global financial crisis) and the end of 2012. This enables us to determine how well the country's HNWIs have performed through the crisis. Summary This report provides the latest asset allocations of China HNWIs across 13 asset classes. The report also includes projections of the volume, wealth and asset allocations of China HNWIs to 2017 and a comprehensive and robust background of the local economy. Key Highlights - In 2012, real estate was the largest asset class for Chinese HNWIs (29.7% of total HNWI assets), followed by equities (26.3 %), business interests (22%), cash and deposits (14.4%), alternatives (3.9%) and fixed income (3.9%). - Equities recorded the strongest growth during the review period, despite the trend for a movement into safer assets during the financial crisis. - Alternative assets held by Chinese HNWIs decreased during the review period, from 3.9% of total HNWI assets in 2008 to 3.7% in 2012. This was due to the weak performance of hedge funds and private equity holdings. - The share of equities is expected to grow over the forecast period, followed by real estate. Fixed income will be the worst-performing asset class. Consequently, there will be a movement away from fixed income and towards real estate and equities. - As of 2012, HNWI liquid assets amounted to US$1.1 trillion, representing 22.1% of the wealth holdings of Chinese HNWIs. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Wealth Sector Fundamentals 4 Analysis of Chinese HNWI Investments 5 Appendix Companies Mentioned - AMC Group Asset management China - Agricultural Bank of China - Bank of China - Bank of Communications - Bank of Dalian - Bank of Jiangsu - China Citic Bank - China Construction Bank - China Everbright Bank - China Merchants Bank - China Minsheng Banking Corp - Industrial & Commercial Bank of China - Serficom Investment consulting Co. Ltd - Standard Chartered Private Bank - The Bank of East Asia (China) Ltd For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/z9cq5z/hnwi_asset
China's Contact Center (Call Centre) Market - 2014 to 2018
M2 - Wed Apr 02, 3:32AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/n5fph9/chinas_contact) has announced the addition of the "China's Contact Center (Call Centre) Market - 2014 to 2018" report to their offering. This new 2014 market research report provides an analysis of the Contact Center industry in the PRC. As the sophistication and needs of Chinese consumers evolve, we are seeing strong growth rates in technology spending for Contact Center technology and services across the China. The publication outlines the Contact Center market in China with market forecasts for key metrics to 2017. This technology and services focused report identifies market opportunities and challenges unique to this fast growing sector in China. Key goals of this publication - China's Contact Center Market in 2014 to 2018 This research report was designed to help you: - Assess the size and the opportunities of the Call Center market in China - Understand which sectors and cities are growing the fastest and why - Understand the customer service trends impacting China's Call Centre market - Understand the technology trends impacting China's Call Center market - Make investment decisions for this sector Key Topics Covered: Table of Figures and Exhibits: - Current and Expected Growth in Call Centre Seats in China to 2018 - Revenue Forecast for Call Centre Outsourcing in China - Emerging Contact Center Trends in China - Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threat - SWOT Analysis - Contact Center - BPO Outsourcing Market in China - Number of Contact Centers in China with more than 1000 and 3000 seats - Call Center Customer Service Growth Drivers - now to 2018 - Revenue Forecast for Call Center Technology Professional Services - Changes in Contact Center Transactions by type (web, sms, voice, SNS, etc) 2010 vs 2015 - Is Dailan living up to its previously hyped potential? - The Call Center Cloud in China - Real or Market Hype? - Transformational Call Center Services underway in China - How the industry is evolving. Companies Mentioned - Air China - Bank of China - China Construction Bank - China Life - China Mobile - Ping An - Standard Chartered Bank For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/n5...as_contact
China Sees More Currency Volatility as Central Bank Seeks to Discourage Idea That Yuan is a "One-Way Trade," Says Market Vectors' Rodilosso
Business Wire - Thu Mar 06, 4:19PM CST
Faced with the task of cooling off its credit markets and discouraging excessive foreign currency flows, China has recently demonstrated a willingness to let the value of its currency decline, contrary to the long-held belief that buying the renminbi was effectively a "one-way trade," according to Fran Rodilosso, fixed income portfolio manager for Market Vectors ETFs.
FXPRIMUS Market Brief of the Week: The Depreciation of the RMB Reflects the People Bank of China's (PBOC) Policy Stance
Marketwire - Wed Mar 05, 12:39AM CST
In FXPRIMUS' Market Brief of The Week for 3 March, the brokerage firm's Senior Economist, Jimmy Zhu, looks at how the devaluation of Yuan will affect the Chinese economy.
NationSky to provide enterprise mobility solutions to Shandong branch of Agricultural Bank of China
M2 - Fri Feb 14, 8:48AM CST
NQ Mobile (NYSE: NQ) reported that its subsidiary, Beijing NationSky Network Technology, Inc. has entered into an agreement to provide its NQSky enterprise mobility solutions to the Shandong branch of the Agricultural Bank of China.
NQ Mobile(TM) Subsidiary, NationSky, to Provide Enterprise Mobility Solutions to the Agricultural Bank of China's Shandong Branch
PR Newswire - Thu Feb 13, 8:03AM CST
NQ Mobile (NYSE: NQ), a leading global provider of mobile internet services, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Beijing NationSky Network Technology, Inc. (NationSky), has entered into an agreement to provide its NQSky enterprise mobility solutions to the Shandong Branch of the Agricultural Bank of China, one of the largest banks by total assets in the People's Republic of China.
Information Update: Health Canada Evaluating Whether Body Weight Affects the Effectiveness of Emergency Contraceptive Pill
Marketwire Canada - Thu Jan 30, 2:05PM CST
Health Canada is evaluating the effectiveness of levonorgestrel-containing emergency contraception in light of new data that suggests these pills may be less effective in women over a certain weight.
Asia Banking Profiles - 2013 Provides Coverage for more than 70 Banks in Asia
M2 - Tue Jan 21, 8:53AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/92rk5v/asia_banking) has announced the addition of the "Asia Banking Profiles" report to their offering. This research builds on a propriety database of Asian bank's technologies, and it draws on an extensive survey that covered more than 70 banks in Asia, multiple personal interviews with decision makers in technology departments, and discrete conversations with retail banking heads, and executives in various departments in Asian banks. The report outlines the consumer-banking environment of each of the nations, and then it evaluates each country's most important banks' business profiles, strengths, strategies, competition, problems, and opportunities. One of the main benefits of this report is that it outlines key bankers' statements and words that were gathered via interviews and secondary research, which could alter your strategy and marketing plans in order to fully penetrate your market of choice. This report will give the reader competitive intelligence in terms of understanding the recent projects of banks and their future plans. It will also allow the reader to fully understand key industry trends, opportunities, and facing Heads of Retail and Heads of Consumer Banking within Asian banks. Companies Mentioned: -Agriculture Bank of China -AmBank -ANZ -Axis Bank -Baiduri Bank -Bangkok Bank -Bank Central Asia -Bank Danamon -Bank Islam Brunei Darassalam -Bank Mandiri -Bank Negara Indonesia -Bank of Ayudhya -Bank of China -Bank of China (Hong Kong) -Bank of East Asia -Bank Rakyat Indonesia -BDO Unibank -BPI -Cathay United Bank -China Construction Bank -China Merchant's Bank -China Minsheng Bank -Chinatrust Commercial Bank -CIMB -CIMB Niaga -Citibank -Citibank -DBS -E. Sun Bank -First Bank -Hana Bank -Hang Seng Bank -HDFC Bank -Hong Leong Bank -HSBC -HSBC -ICBC -ICICI Bank -Kasikornbank -Kookmin Bank -Maybank -Mega International Commercial Bank -Metrobank -NAB -OCBC -Panin Bank -Public Bank -Punjab National Bank -Rakuten Bank -RCBC -RHB -Shinhan Bank -Shinsei Bank -Siam Commercial Bank -Standard Chartered Bank -Standard Chartered Bank -State Bank of India -Taipei Fubon Bank -Taishin International Bank -UOB -Westpac For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/92...ia_banking About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Christie Charms Revelers at New Year Countdown Party at the Shanghai Bund for the Third Consecutive Year
PRWeb - Mon Jan 20, 6:02PM CST
Christie's visual solutions created the largest project mapping in China on the eve of 2014. The whole projection was achieved by using 30 Christie(R) projectors. The live countdown was sponsored by the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China, Shanghai Municipal Government and supported by the Shanghai Media Group. The total projection area covered more than 96,000 square feet (9,000 square meters), ranging from the side of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank to the site of the Countdown Party about 230 feet (70 meters) from the Customs House, which presented a splendid visual feast to audiences around the world.
MagIndustries Announces a Pledge of the Balance of Its Shares by Evergreen
Marketwire - Mon Jan 20, 10:30AM CST
MagIndustries Corp. ("MagIndustries" or the "Company" (TSX: MAA) announced today that in connection with certain loans made to Evergreen Resources Holding (BVI) Ltd., ("Evergreen BVI" , the holder of 653,008,894 common shares, or approximately 86.4% of MagIndustries, Evergreen BVI has entered into a share pledge agreement with the Export-Import Bank of China ("China EXIM" under which Evergreen BVI has pledged an additional 295,770,211 common shares of the Company as collateral for such borrowings. MagIndustries had reported previously in its press release of December 21, 2012 that Evergreen BVI had entered into a share pledge agreement with China EXIM under which Evergreen BVI had pledged 357,238,683 common shares of the Company as collateral for certain loans. MagIndustries is not a party to the loans nor any associated obligations.
The "2014 Global Competitiveness Brands Top 10 from China" Competition in Full Swing
PR Newswire - Fri Sep 05, 9:00AM CDT
While the 2014 FutureM Forum is approaching, "2014 Global Competitiveness Brands Top 10 from China" is in full swing. A total of 39 candidate companies participated in this activity organized by IDG, jointly demonstrating the branding power of Chinese companies to the world. They are all internationally renowned organizations including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Life Insurance, Construction Bank of China, Sinopec, ZTE and BOE, and more. According to the organizer, a grand awards ceremony will be held at the FutureM Conference, scheduled to take place in Boston, U.S. on Sept 16-18. World renowned economists, business leaders and investment bankers will get together to have in-depth dialogue on the topic "Future Brand Marketing - to Win in the Mobile Internet Age." They will discuss Chinese brands' comprehensive capabilities of sustainable and healthy development on the road to internationalization.
ATFA Member NML Capital Serves Four Additional Subpoenas in Quest to Uncover Funds Laundered Through Companies Controlled by Kirchner Cohort Cristobal Lopez
PR Newswire - Wed Sep 03, 10:56AM CDT
ATFA member NML Capital has served four Nevada-based companies with subpoenas to expose the funds embezzled through shell companies controlled by Kirchner conspirator Cristobal Lopez . These subpoenas, which were authorized by the August 11 ruling in U.S. District Court in Nevada, follow two others served last week to the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and the Bank of China.
Construction Financing Arranged by SL Green for Midtown West Residential Project
Business Wire - Wed Sep 03, 10:38AM CDT
SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE:SLG) today announced a $50 million mezzanine loan to The Moinian Group for the construction of a major residential rental project at 605 West 42nd Street in Manhattan.
ATFA Member NML Capital Serves Four Additional Subpoenas in Quest to Uncover Funds Laundered by Kirchner Conspirator Lazaro Baez
PR Newswire - Tue Sep 02, 4:44PM CDT
ATFA member NML Capital has served four Nevada-based companies with subpoenas to expose the $65 million laundered through 123 shell companies owned by Kirchner confidant Lázaro Báez. These subpoenas, which were authorized by the August 11 ruling in U.S. District Court in Nevada, follow two others served last week to the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and the Bank of China.
The Moinian Group Secures $539 Million Construction Loan on 605 West 42nd Street
Marketwire - Mon Aug 04, 10:47AM CDT
The Moinian Group announced today that it has secured a $539 million loan with the New York State Housing Finance Agency, with credit enhancement from Bank of China and Ullico for its 1.16 million-square-foot luxury residential rental tower located at the northwest corner of West 42nd Street and 11th Avenue. Moinian also announced that SL Green will be participating as an investor in the project. The new flagship building is currently the largest residential rental development in-construction in Manhattan, sitting adjacent to the 478-unit Atelier condominium tower that Moinian completed in 2007. Both buildings are part of The Moinian Group's four million buildable square foot development pipeline on Manhattan's West Side along 11th Avenue.
Investment Bankers Believe Alibaba Will Be Largest IPO of All Time According to BDO USA, LLP
Business Wire - Tue Jul 15, 9:04AM CDT
According to a new study (http://www.bdo.com/2014-ipo-survey) by BDO USA, LLP, one of the nation's leading accounting and consulting organizations, better than three-quarters (77%) of capital markets executives at leading investment banks believe the Alibaba IPO, expected to price later this summer, will be well received by U.S. investors and a similar percentage (74%) of the bankers predict it will be the largest IPO of all-time.
Hong Kong's Cards and Payments Industry: Emerging Opportunities, Trends, Size, Drivers, Strategies, Products and Competitive Landscape
M2 - Wed Jul 09, 6:34AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f3l5k9/hong_kongs_cards) has announced the addition of the "Hong Kong's Cards and Payments Industry: Emerging Opportunities, Trends, Size, Drivers, Strategies, Products and Competitive Landscape" report to their offering. In terms of number of cards in circulation, the Hong Kong card payments channel registered positive growth during the review period (2009-2013), recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.23% to reach 50.8 million cards in 2013. In terms of transaction value, the card payments channel valued HKD943.9 billion (US$121.7 billion) in 2013, after registering a CAGR of 10.94%. Improved banking infrastructure and the increasing acceptance of card-based payments at point-of-sale (POS) terminals were key growth drivers for the card payments channel. In terms of transaction value, credit cards accounted for the highest share during review period with 51.7% in 2013, and are expected to maintain this over the forecast period (2014-2018). The category is expected to post a forecast-period CAGR of 3.31% from HKD512.1 billion (US$66.0 billion) in 2014 to HKD583.3 billion (US$75.2 billion) in 2018. Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 2 Analysis of Industry Environment, Key Trends and Drivers 3 Cards and Payments Industry Share Analysis 4 Regulatory Framework and Card Fraud Statistics 5 Emerging Consumer Attitudes and Trends 6 Analysis of Card Payments and Growth Prospects 7 Analysis of Credit Card Payments and Growth Prospects 8 Analysis of Debit Card Payments and Growth Prospects 9 Analysis of Charge Card Payments and Growth Prospects 10 Analysis of Prepaid Card Payments and Growth Prospects 11 Merchant Acquiring 12 Company Profiles of Card Issuers 13 Appendix Companies Mentioned: - HSBC - Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) - Hang Seng Bank - Citibank Hong Kong - Bank of China (BOC) Hong Kong - MasterCard - American Express - Visa - Diners Club - JCB - EPS For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f3...ongs_cards
WSP Holdings Limited Announces Restructuring of Bazhou Seamless
PR Newswire - Mon Jul 07, 8:00AM CDT
WSP Holdings Limited (NYSE: WH) ("WSP Holdings" or the "Company"
, a Chinese manufacturer of API ("American Petroleum Institute" and non-API seamless casing, tubing and drill pipes used in oil and natural gas exploration, drilling and extraction ("Oil Country Tubular Goods" or "OCTG" , and other pipes and connectors, announced that the People's Government of Bayingol Mongolia Prefecture (the "People's Government" has established an operation coordination group (the "Coordination Group" to restructure Bazhou Seamless Oil Pipe Co., Ltd. ("Bazhou Seamless" , a subsidiary of Wuxi Seamless Oil Pipe Co., Ltd. ("Wuxi Seamless" , in Bazhou. The Coordination Group is chaired by three deputy governors of Bazhou and includes representatives from entities such as Bazhou Seamless, the Secretariat of the People's Government, the Bazhou Economic Office (Finance Office), the Bazhou Commission of Economy and Information Technology, the Bazhou Finance Bureau, the State-owned Assets Management Co., Ltd. of Bazhou, Bank of China, Bazhou Branch, China Construction Bank, Bazhou Branch, Huaxia Bank, Urumqi Branch, and Xinjiang Tianxue Law Firm. High Net Worth Trends in China to 2013-2017
M2 - Mon Jul 07, 5:58AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/46fxvv/high_net_worth) has announced the addition of the "High Net Worth Trends in China to 2013" report to their offering. This report is the result of extensive research covering the high net worth individual (HNWI) population and wealth management market in China. It focuses on HNWI performance between the end of 2007 (the peak before the global financial crisis) and the end of 2012. This enables us to determine how well the country's HNWIs have performed through the crisis. Key Highlights - There were just over 1.4 million HNWIs in China in 2012, holding US$5.2 trillion in wealth, equivalent to 27% of country's total individual wealth. - Chinese HNWIs over performed compared to the global average during the review period. As is evident, the number of HNWIs in China increased by around 89.9% during the review period from 779,896 HNWIs in 2008 to 1,481,363 HNWIs in 2012. Local HNWI wealth also increased by 171%, from US$2.5 trillion in 2008 to US$5.2 trillion in 2012. - Growth in HNWI wealth and volume is expected to improve over the forecast period. The total number of Chinese HNWIs is forecast to grow by 34%, to reach 2.2 million in 2017. HNWI wealth will record a percentage increase, of 50% to reach US$9.4 trillion by 2017. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Wealth Sector Fundamentals 4 Findings from the WealthInsight HNWI Database 5 Appendix Companies Mentioned - AMC Group Asset management China - Agricultural Bank of China - Bank of China - Bank of Communications - Bank of Dalian - Bank of Jiangsu - China Citic Bank - China Construction Bank - China Everbright Bank - China Merchants Bank - China Minsheng Banking Corp - Industrial & Commercial Bank of China - Serficom Investment consulting Co. Ltd - Standard Chartered Private Bank - The Bank of East Asia (China) Ltd For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/46..._net_worth
Challenges and Opportunities for the Wealth Sector in China 2013-2017
M2 - Thu Jun 26, 9:19AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tfnh9g/challenges_and) has announced the addition of the "Challenges and Opportunities for the Wealth Sector in China 2013" report to their offering. This report is a thorough analysis of China's Wealth Management and Private Banking sector, and the opportunities and challenges that it faces. This report is the result of extensive research covering the high net worth individual (HNWI) population and wealth management market in China. It focuses on HNWI performance between the end of 2007 (the peak before the global financial crisis) and the end of 2012. This enables us to determine how well the country's HNWIs have performed through the crisis. Scope Independent market sizing of China HNWIs across five wealth bands HNWI volume and wealth trends from 2008 to 2012 HNWI volume and wealth forecasts to 2017 HNWI and UHNWI asset allocations across 13 asset classes Number of UHNWIs in each state and all major cities Fastest growing cities and states for UHNWIs (2008-2012) Insights into the drivers of HNWI wealth Key Highlights - In 2012, there were approximately 1.4 million core millionaires in China, with a combined wealth of US$3.8 trillion and an average wealth of US$2.6 million. - The number of core HNWIs increased by 89.8% from 755,503 in 2008 to 1,472,276 in 2012. - According to WealthInsight's projections, the number of core HNWIs in China will grow by 34% over the forecast period to reach 2,364,857 by 2017. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Wealth Sector Fundamentals 4 Competitive Landscape of the Wealth Sector 5 Appendix Companies Mentioned - AMC Group Asset management China - Agricultural Bank of China - Bank of China - Bank of Communications - Bank of Dalian - Bank of Jiangsu - China Citic Bank - China Construction Bank - China Everbright Bank - China Merchants Bank - China Minsheng Banking Corp - Industrial & Commercial Bank of China - Serficom Investment consulting Co. Ltd - Standard Chartered Private Bank - The Bank of East Asia (China) Ltd For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tf...lenges_and
HNWI Asset Allocation in China to 2013-2017
M2 - Thu Jun 19, 5:56AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/z9cq5z/hnwi_asset) has announced the addition of the "HNWI Asset Allocation in China to 2013" report to their offering. This report is the result of extensive research covering the high net worth individual (HNWI) population and wealth management market in China. focuses on HNWI performance between the end of 2007 (the peak before the global financial crisis) and the end of 2012. This enables us to determine how well the country's HNWIs have performed through the crisis. Summary This report provides the latest asset allocations of China HNWIs across 13 asset classes. The report also includes projections of the volume, wealth and asset allocations of China HNWIs to 2017 and a comprehensive and robust background of the local economy. Key Highlights - In 2012, real estate was the largest asset class for Chinese HNWIs (29.7% of total HNWI assets), followed by equities (26.3 %), business interests (22%), cash and deposits (14.4%), alternatives (3.9%) and fixed income (3.9%). - Equities recorded the strongest growth during the review period, despite the trend for a movement into safer assets during the financial crisis. - Alternative assets held by Chinese HNWIs decreased during the review period, from 3.9% of total HNWI assets in 2008 to 3.7% in 2012. This was due to the weak performance of hedge funds and private equity holdings. - The share of equities is expected to grow over the forecast period, followed by real estate. Fixed income will be the worst-performing asset class. Consequently, there will be a movement away from fixed income and towards real estate and equities. - As of 2012, HNWI liquid assets amounted to US$1.1 trillion, representing 22.1% of the wealth holdings of Chinese HNWIs. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Wealth Sector Fundamentals 4 Analysis of Chinese HNWI Investments 5 Appendix Companies Mentioned - AMC Group Asset management China - Agricultural Bank of China - Bank of China - Bank of Communications - Bank of Dalian - Bank of Jiangsu - China Citic Bank - China Construction Bank - China Everbright Bank - China Merchants Bank - China Minsheng Banking Corp - Industrial & Commercial Bank of China - Serficom Investment consulting Co. Ltd - Standard Chartered Private Bank - The Bank of East Asia (China) Ltd For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/z9cq5z/hnwi_asset
China's Contact Center (Call Centre) Market - 2014 to 2018
M2 - Wed Apr 02, 3:32AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/n5fph9/chinas_contact) has announced the addition of the "China's Contact Center (Call Centre) Market - 2014 to 2018" report to their offering. This new 2014 market research report provides an analysis of the Contact Center industry in the PRC. As the sophistication and needs of Chinese consumers evolve, we are seeing strong growth rates in technology spending for Contact Center technology and services across the China. The publication outlines the Contact Center market in China with market forecasts for key metrics to 2017. This technology and services focused report identifies market opportunities and challenges unique to this fast growing sector in China. Key goals of this publication - China's Contact Center Market in 2014 to 2018 This research report was designed to help you: - Assess the size and the opportunities of the Call Center market in China - Understand which sectors and cities are growing the fastest and why - Understand the customer service trends impacting China's Call Centre market - Understand the technology trends impacting China's Call Center market - Make investment decisions for this sector Key Topics Covered: Table of Figures and Exhibits: - Current and Expected Growth in Call Centre Seats in China to 2018 - Revenue Forecast for Call Centre Outsourcing in China - Emerging Contact Center Trends in China - Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threat - SWOT Analysis - Contact Center - BPO Outsourcing Market in China - Number of Contact Centers in China with more than 1000 and 3000 seats - Call Center Customer Service Growth Drivers - now to 2018 - Revenue Forecast for Call Center Technology Professional Services - Changes in Contact Center Transactions by type (web, sms, voice, SNS, etc) 2010 vs 2015 - Is Dailan living up to its previously hyped potential? - The Call Center Cloud in China - Real or Market Hype? - Transformational Call Center Services underway in China - How the industry is evolving. Companies Mentioned - Air China - Bank of China - China Construction Bank - China Life - China Mobile - Ping An - Standard Chartered Bank For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/n5...as_contact
China Sees More Currency Volatility as Central Bank Seeks to Discourage Idea That Yuan is a "One-Way Trade," Says Market Vectors' Rodilosso
Business Wire - Thu Mar 06, 4:19PM CST
Faced with the task of cooling off its credit markets and discouraging excessive foreign currency flows, China has recently demonstrated a willingness to let the value of its currency decline, contrary to the long-held belief that buying the renminbi was effectively a "one-way trade," according to Fran Rodilosso, fixed income portfolio manager for Market Vectors ETFs.
FXPRIMUS Market Brief of the Week: The Depreciation of the RMB Reflects the People Bank of China's (PBOC) Policy Stance
Marketwire - Wed Mar 05, 12:39AM CST
In FXPRIMUS' Market Brief of The Week for 3 March, the brokerage firm's Senior Economist, Jimmy Zhu, looks at how the devaluation of Yuan will affect the Chinese economy.
NationSky to provide enterprise mobility solutions to Shandong branch of Agricultural Bank of China
M2 - Fri Feb 14, 8:48AM CST
NQ Mobile (NYSE: NQ) reported that its subsidiary, Beijing NationSky Network Technology, Inc. has entered into an agreement to provide its NQSky enterprise mobility solutions to the Shandong branch of the Agricultural Bank of China.
NQ Mobile(TM) Subsidiary, NationSky, to Provide Enterprise Mobility Solutions to the Agricultural Bank of China's Shandong Branch
PR Newswire - Thu Feb 13, 8:03AM CST
NQ Mobile (NYSE: NQ), a leading global provider of mobile internet services, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Beijing NationSky Network Technology, Inc. (NationSky), has entered into an agreement to provide its NQSky enterprise mobility solutions to the Shandong Branch of the Agricultural Bank of China, one of the largest banks by total assets in the People's Republic of China.
Information Update: Health Canada Evaluating Whether Body Weight Affects the Effectiveness of Emergency Contraceptive Pill
Marketwire Canada - Thu Jan 30, 2:05PM CST
Health Canada is evaluating the effectiveness of levonorgestrel-containing emergency contraception in light of new data that suggests these pills may be less effective in women over a certain weight.
Asia Banking Profiles - 2013 Provides Coverage for more than 70 Banks in Asia
M2 - Tue Jan 21, 8:53AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/92rk5v/asia_banking) has announced the addition of the "Asia Banking Profiles" report to their offering. This research builds on a propriety database of Asian bank's technologies, and it draws on an extensive survey that covered more than 70 banks in Asia, multiple personal interviews with decision makers in technology departments, and discrete conversations with retail banking heads, and executives in various departments in Asian banks. The report outlines the consumer-banking environment of each of the nations, and then it evaluates each country's most important banks' business profiles, strengths, strategies, competition, problems, and opportunities. One of the main benefits of this report is that it outlines key bankers' statements and words that were gathered via interviews and secondary research, which could alter your strategy and marketing plans in order to fully penetrate your market of choice. This report will give the reader competitive intelligence in terms of understanding the recent projects of banks and their future plans. It will also allow the reader to fully understand key industry trends, opportunities, and facing Heads of Retail and Heads of Consumer Banking within Asian banks. Companies Mentioned: -Agriculture Bank of China -AmBank -ANZ -Axis Bank -Baiduri Bank -Bangkok Bank -Bank Central Asia -Bank Danamon -Bank Islam Brunei Darassalam -Bank Mandiri -Bank Negara Indonesia -Bank of Ayudhya -Bank of China -Bank of China (Hong Kong) -Bank of East Asia -Bank Rakyat Indonesia -BDO Unibank -BPI -Cathay United Bank -China Construction Bank -China Merchant's Bank -China Minsheng Bank -Chinatrust Commercial Bank -CIMB -CIMB Niaga -Citibank -Citibank -DBS -E. Sun Bank -First Bank -Hana Bank -Hang Seng Bank -HDFC Bank -Hong Leong Bank -HSBC -HSBC -ICBC -ICICI Bank -Kasikornbank -Kookmin Bank -Maybank -Mega International Commercial Bank -Metrobank -NAB -OCBC -Panin Bank -Public Bank -Punjab National Bank -Rakuten Bank -RCBC -RHB -Shinhan Bank -Shinsei Bank -Siam Commercial Bank -Standard Chartered Bank -Standard Chartered Bank -State Bank of India -Taipei Fubon Bank -Taishin International Bank -UOB -Westpac For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/92...ia_banking About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Christie Charms Revelers at New Year Countdown Party at the Shanghai Bund for the Third Consecutive Year
PRWeb - Mon Jan 20, 6:02PM CST
Christie's visual solutions created the largest project mapping in China on the eve of 2014. The whole projection was achieved by using 30 Christie(R) projectors. The live countdown was sponsored by the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China, Shanghai Municipal Government and supported by the Shanghai Media Group. The total projection area covered more than 96,000 square feet (9,000 square meters), ranging from the side of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank to the site of the Countdown Party about 230 feet (70 meters) from the Customs House, which presented a splendid visual feast to audiences around the world.
MagIndustries Announces a Pledge of the Balance of Its Shares by Evergreen
Marketwire - Mon Jan 20, 10:30AM CST
MagIndustries Corp. ("MagIndustries" or the "Company"
(TSX: MAA) announced today that in connection with certain loans made to Evergreen Resources Holding (BVI) Ltd., ("Evergreen BVI" , the holder of 653,008,894 common shares, or approximately 86.4% of MagIndustries, Evergreen BVI has entered into a share pledge agreement with the Export-Import Bank of China ("China EXIM" under which Evergreen BVI has pledged an additional 295,770,211 common shares of the Company as collateral for such borrowings. MagIndustries had reported previously in its press release of December 21, 2012 that Evergreen BVI had entered into a share pledge agreement with China EXIM under which Evergreen BVI had pledged 357,238,683 common shares of the Company as collateral for certain loans. MagIndustries is not a party to the loans nor any associated obligations. 
