Wednesday, 19 May 2010

Ratings agencies query Man-GLG takeover


Ratings agencies query Man-GLG takeover

Rating agencie's ratings are still key instruments in the financial sector.. and likely to be the case for the years to come.. or would there be another viable option that has more teeth & protections/support than just words/reports, I wonder?


short blog on: yes but for egotistic sectors only!? HOW TO: Land Your Dream Job Using Google AdWords

HOW TO: Land Your Dream Job Using Google AdWords

this makes perfect sense, but mostly in more 'individualistic' industry like for the creatives of the Agency world as everyone wants one day to be one of the innitials..

however, how would that be applicable for the truely busy CXOs .. I wonder for likes of Stephen Green of HSBC or Mervyn Davies of Standard Chartered who will have their diaries down to 10/15minutes slots.. would they google themselves?

or for industries like gaming gambling when key words are bid up to sky high cost of hundreds of dollars.. pay per click becomes non-viable even for multi-million business..

and how would one 'trust' people that has time on their hands for that kind of promotions..

guess it is publicity is better than no publicity!?


Tuesday, 18 May 2010

"transparency could also be a curse".. Trial ends with Chinese tycoon jailed for 14 years

Trial ends with Chinese tycoon jailed for 14 years

It is ashame that transparency in some country provide a tool for witch hunting..

sadly what happens with these jailing and behind the door judging does not really help to stem the real problems.

It need a much more comprehensive ways of addressing the key issues that is acceptable to the political power, and I sincerely hope that can also be devised, convinced and brought to fruition.. I hope there is a white knight that is brave enough.

Hurun and Forbes rich lists still post a big danger for whoever they are listed.. very much unlike how the forbes rich list and times rich list is received in the west..

Be safe.

We do try to address this issue as CXO Europe/Asia is totally private and can even leave no trace for those that qualify and involved in the offline gathering. of course however, we do not support nor welcome anyone who might be doing thing might be illegal!

Betting pair take on 3i over fund closure - Times Online

Betting pair take on 3i over fund closure - Times Online

In this kind of situation, it is really the last resort..

3i would have taken some precaution and taken that into account. selling the whole operation was not a light decision.. these suits might be a collateral.

Suing is the last resort, but no doubt the return of GP percentages might be contracted in but also highlighted the possibility of that not happening!?

Richard & Stephen might be taking what they can.. as there are more of them coming out from the sector.

Good luck to them all eitherway.


Singapore Makes Two Deals To Boost Its Film Industry - WSJ.com

Singapore Makes Two Deals To Boost Its Film Industry - WSJ.com

Singapore is aiming to also compete with Hong Kong in creative/film industry.. with the focus and resolution of government, they might be able to pull it off again..

good result for the MDA, well done.

Asia's Discerning Taste for Scotch Whisky - WSJ.com

Asia's Discerning Taste for Scotch Whisky - WSJ.com

Another facet/results of having wealthier people looking for ways to spend/invest their extra cash!


Sunday, 16 May 2010

Make Your Mark 2010 Winners | Enterprise UK

Make Your Mark 2010 Winners | Enterprise UK

Nice one.. particularly..

Outstanding individual

Scott Chapman, Allestree Woodlands School, Derby
Mother’s Day cards
Profit: £537.51

scale (of prints) and reach (via Sainsbury). well done!