Executive Archives - International Finance

Hong Kong-based CreditEase Wealth Management establishes overseas presence

International Finance DeskAugust 28, 2018

by International Finance DeskAugust 28, 2018

The company today announced the establishment of its Overseas Wealth Management Department, which will provide wealth management services to high-net-worth Chinese clients abroad...

Business Leaders

Uber names Nelson Chai as CFO ahead of IPO

International Finance DeskAugust 22, 2018

by International Finance DeskAugust 22, 2018

The company finally made the announcement to fill in the key position that has been vacant since 2015...

Human Resource In the News

Indra Nooyi steps down as PepsiCo CEO

International Finance DeskAugust 8, 2018

by International Finance DeskAugust 8, 2018

Her resignation marks the end of a 12 year stint of leading the food and beverage giant...

Banking

GM expects earnings growth again in 2017

International Finance DeskJanuary 12, 2017

by International Finance DeskJanuary 12, 2017

US auto major increases stock repurchase program January 12, 2017: General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) said it expects its 2017 earnings per share (EPS) diluted-adjusted to increase to $6.00-$6.50, up from its 2016 calendar-year outlook of $5.50-$6.00. In 2017, the company also expects to maintain or improve EBIT-adjusted and EBIT-adjusted margin on higher revenues, compared to 2016, and...

Economy

End of era of very low inflation and interest rates

International Finance DeskDecember 15, 2016

by International Finance DeskDecember 15, 2016

Many investors believe there are more hikes to come due to the strength of the US economy and the likely policies of a Trump presidency...

Business Leaders

Greek exit is cause for concern

International Finance DeskJune 18, 2015

by International Finance DeskJune 18, 2015

Ignore the spectacle at your own peril, investors warned Nigel Green June 18, 2015: The Greek government seems determined to leave the euro – and investors should not ignore the noise coming from Athens. However, a properly diversified global investor has the least to fear. The European Commission is braced for a “state of emergency”...

Economy

Singapore draws up smart plans

International Finance DeskApril 10, 2015

by International Finance DeskApril 10, 2015

The aim is to be a smart nation within 10 years Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya April 10, 2015: Steve Leonard, the executive deputy chairman of Infocomm Development Authority (IDA), Singapore’s technology development arm, is a busy man. After all, it cannot be any different when you have been bestowed the responsibility of making Singapore a smart...

Banking

Gulf Bank to help develop an entrepreneurship ecosystem in Kuwait

International Finance DeskFebruary 24, 2015

by International Finance DeskFebruary 24, 2015

Gulf Bank to help develop an entrepreneurship ecosystem in Kuwait,Will participate in the National Fund’s SME Debt Program....

Business Leaders

Vonage announces new CEO

International Finance DeskOctober 8, 2014

by International Finance DeskOctober 8, 2014

Alan Masarek is a former Google Inc executive IFM Correspondent October 8, 2014: Holmdel-based Vonage Holdings Corp. on October 7, 2014 announced the appointment of Alan Masarek, former Google Inc executive, as CEO of the company. The appointment will be effective November 6, 2014. Masarek succeeds Marc Lefar, who is retiring from the CEO post...