Posts by Liam Redmond
Race for talent is on as bankers brace for IPO boom in Vietnam
[ad_1] [HANOI] Vietnam’s potential upgrade to emerging-market status by FTSE Russell in September has investment banks bulking up staff in anticipation of a flood of initial public offerings (IPOs). Brokerage VnDirect Securities aims to lift headcount in its investment-banking division by 20 to 30 per cent over the next 12 to 18 months, while Vietcap…
Read MoreGold holds steady after weak US jobs data reinforce rate-cut bets
[ad_1] [BENGALURU] Gold prices held steady above the US$4,200 mark on Thursday (Dec 4), buoyed by weak private payrolls data that reinforced expectations of a US interest rate cut at the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting next week. Spot gold held its ground at US$4,207.56 per ounce, as at 9.04 am. US gold futures…
Read MoreNYC congestion tolls STILL just a cash grab — can Trump kill it soon?
[ad_1] New Post reporting reveals the widely hated congestion-pricing scheme isn’t delivering on its promises; Let’s hope President Donald Trump can soon make good on his promise to kill it. The tech company TomTom reports traffic in the zone has dropped about 4% in the first third of the year, in contrast to Gov. Kathy…
Read MoreRinggit rally, fiscal strength fuel Malaysia’s bond momentum
[ad_1] [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s improving fiscal outlook, moderating inflation and resilient currency are enhancing the appeal of its bonds, positioning them for continued gains into next year. Global funds have poured about US$1.3 billion into Malaysia’s corporate and government bonds in November, the largest inflows since May, according to Bloomberg-compiled data. Citigroup, Fidelity International and…
Read MoreStocks to watch: Cordlife, DFI Retail Group, SingLand, Tuan Sing, Vibrant Group
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Dec 4): Cordlife : The cord-blood bank is facing claims of at least S$5.45 million in damages from clients who stored 109 cord-blood units with the company. The board warned that an order to pay the claims would…
Read MoreKris Boyd surprises Jets teammates with visit three weeks after being shot
[ad_1] The Jets had a surprise visitor Wednesday. Cornerback Kris Boyd, who was shot in the abdomen on Nov. 16 outside a Manhattan restaurant, stopped by the training center to say hello to teammates, a source confirmed. Jets player Kris Boyd was shot in the stomach in a Nov. 16 incident. Instagram/Kris Boyd Boyd posted…
Read MoreNvidia’s Huang unsure whether China would accept its H200 chips
[ad_1] Allowing H200 sales to the Asian nation would mark a significant win for the world’s most valuable company [NEW YORK] Nvidia chief executive officer Jensen Huang said that he’s unsure whether China would accept the company’s H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips should the US relax restrictions on sales of the processors, following a meeting…
Read MoreI’m calling on Californians and the feds to uncover Minnesota-sized welfare scams in our state
[ad_1] I love this country. Becoming an American citizen was one of the proudest days of my life. Since moving here from the UK with my wife and two sons in 2012, I’ve taught at Stanford University, started a business and hosted a show on national TV. Now I’m running for governor of California, the…
Read MoreConcerns of weak prospects at Low Keng Huat belie a history of strong shareholder returns
[ad_1] Over the past 16 years, its shares have delivered a total return higher than that of STI, CDL, Hongkong Land and UOL shares [SINGAPORE] The offeror for Low Keng Huat (Singapore), or LKHS, stated a number of reasons for shareholders of the property group to consider accepting the S$0.72-per-share deal it put on the…
Read MoreSingapore’s SGX mulls bid for Cboe Australia, AFR reports
[ad_1] Australia’s financial regulator is working closely with the parent company to find a suitable buyer [SYDNEY] Singapore’s stock exchange is considering buying Cboe Global Markets’ Australian unit, the Australian Financial Review (AFR) reported. Singapore Exchange held preliminary talks with Cboe and its advisers about a potential offer for the Australian unit, the AFR said,…
Read MoreTravis Kelce says he and Taylor Swift ‘never’ fight as he receives marriage advice from George Clooney
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Read MoreOil settles slightly higher as Moscow peace talks fail to reach breakthrough
[ad_1] Recent Ukrainian attacks on oil export sites on the Russian Black Sea coast have highlighted the geopolitical concerns stemming from the war [HOUSTON] Oil prices settled higher on Wednesday (Dec 3) after the US and Russia failed to reach a deal to end the war in Ukraine that could have eased sanctions on Moscow’s…
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