Monday, 16 February 2009

Mad Science: Geithner and Obama Keep Policy of Supporting Zombie Banks

Pros and cons of extended settlement trading

Before you plunge into Extended Settlement (ES) contracts, be warned that the product is not for every retail investor. Financial experts caution that it is more suited for short-term traders with higher risk appetites, and for sophisticated traders.
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When to settle stock deals? It’s your call

Extended settlement gives investors more flexibility in making short and long trades
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Strip club boss earns more than bankers’ US$500,000 limit

Half a million dollars may not buy a seasoned banking executive these days

Tapping China’s huge reserves carries risks

Beijing has to consider inflation and exchange rate stability

Tibetan areas ‘closed to foreigners’

Authorities are tightening its grip on Tibetan areas in the western part of the country by banning foreigners from the region ahead of the politically sensitive 50th anniversary of a failed Tibetan uprising.

Trial Exposes Trafficking at Beijing Airport

The apprehension of Air China passengers trying to sneak into Canada led authorities to a smuggling ring at Beijing’s airport.

Sunday, 15 February 2009

1 in 2 students ‘afraid of graduating’

Some who had nailed cushy bank jobs even before graduation get regret letters
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Singapore makes best global impression

When it comes to making a good impression, no one does it better than Singapore.
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How investors were dazzled by Sunshine


The impressive office, agents in suits and the charisma of ‘Lao Da’ ensured investors’ trust
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Saying ‘I do’ to prenups

Lawyers expect more couples to sign such pacts after recent court ruling
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Why buy when you can rent?

Bags, toys, maternity clothes and even dogs are now being offered
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US and China need each other: Hillary


Secretary of State softens her hawkish image with assurances to allies and rivals ahead of Asia trip
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Weak brands may stall following COE quota cut

24% reduction may see premiums rise; this could hurt cheaper cars while popular ones cruise
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Age no barrier for young judges on mainland

Jurists as young as 30 share their view of an improving legal system
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Censors delete vice-president’s jibe


Media outlets told to exclude Xi Jinping’s comments about foreigners
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Guangdong’s economy to grow by only 8.5pc

Province sees slowest expansion in 30 years
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January Credit Explosion Unsustainable

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Best to maintain a short-term trading view to survive

There’s not a lot we can add to the assessment given in last week’s column (and the dozens that preceded it over the past year) that this is a market eminently suited to short-term traders who buy selectively into the dips but sell immediately into strength.

Guangdong’s economy to grow by only 8.5pc

Province sees slowest expansion in 30 years