Monthly Archives: May 2012

The Rise of SE Asia Banks

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Damien Ryan in Viewpoint | Leave a comment

Malaysian banks continue their reach beyond domestic borders with another M&A deal this week – the latest sign of regional ambitions. The rise of SE Asian lenders is significant for competition – as it changes the regional landscape among domestic lenders and increases pressure on international peers. It’s also important from a brand positioning viewpoint. RHB Capital is Malaysia’s fifth-largest lender and agreed to buy OSK Holdings’ investment-banking division for around US$600 million. For RHB, the purchase also provides a … →

Q&A Series: Cameron Dueck

Posted on May 7, 2012 by RFC in Q&A Series | Leave a comment

Cameron Dueck is a freelance journalist, sailor, adventurer and also a consultant with Ryan Financial in Hong Kong. In the summer of 2009, Cameron completed a journey made by fewer people than have climbed Everest: he sailed through the infamous NorthWest Passage on an expedition he led with a small crew onboard the Silent Sound. These waters are normally locked in ice, but due to climate change it is now possible to sail here for a few short weeks each … →

Q&A Series: Jian Yu of China Business News

Posted on May 7, 2012 by RFC in Q&A Series | Leave a comment

Reporter: Jian Yu of China Business News (one of the major financial media outlets in China with over 200 reporters in different countries including New York, Tokyo, Paris, London and Hong Kong) Overview of role: Business reporter covering financial and banking stories in China and overseas Years at outlet: Almost 3 years