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More rich get richer

SUZY MAC  |  FRIDAY, 19 OCT 2007
... savings rates, as a percentage of GDP, were higher in Asia-Pacific than most developed markets and China, Indonesia, India and Hong Kong benchmark stock indices also outperformed most mature capital markets, as well as their regional peers. The APW report ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 19 OCT 2007
... selling. The Nikkei rose 150.78 points to 17,106.09, recouping some of its two per cent loss from the last two sessions. HONG KONG - Hong Kong stocks hit records before retreating to a range as investors bid up mainland large caps amid news that China ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 18 OCT 2007
... bank earnings reports. The Nikkei ended down 1.1 per cent, or 182.61 points, at 16,955.31, its lowest close since October 1. HONG KONG - Hong Kong blue chips rose 1.2 per cent, as investors saw opportunities in large-caps such as China Mobile that had ...

Comm Hotel property fund bags sustainability award

... Marriott Resort and Spa has been awarded a sustainability award at the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) in Hong Kong for the efforts of the fund manager, Colonial First State Global Asset Management and hotel manager, Marriott International ...

Governance returns sour Asian alternatives outlook

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  TUESDAY, 16 OCT 2007
Investors in Hong Kong, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur are avoiding alternative investment classes, according to a new Watson Wyatt survey, citing inadequate governance and a feeling diversification will dilute returns. 51 per cent of respondents in Hong ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 16 OCT 2007
... gain, but TDK Corp declined after JPMorgan downgraded the stock. The Nikkei inched up 26.98 points, to end at 17,358.15. HONG KONG - Hong Kong stocks jumped as record crude prices propelled PetroChina and other oil producers to new highs, while a broker ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 12 OCT 2007
... firms such as Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd jumped on rising freight rates. The benchmark Nikkei added 281.09 points to 17,458.98. HONG KONG - Stocks hit records on massive volume, lit by ample funds and a bullish outlook, as investors piled into China plays ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 11 OCT 2007
... investors sold Toyota Motor and Olympus, offsetting a rise in retail shares. The Nikkei closed up 17.99 points to 17,177.89. HONG KONG - Hong Kong blue chips gained 1.2 per cent and China plays rose 2.5 per cent, as mainland lenders led the way while ...

Australians top list but still underinsured

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 OCT 2007
... Report compared attitudes to life risks and rates of individual insurance take-up between Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Despite ranking below most nations in ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 OCT 2007
... on Wall Street. The Nikkei added 94.86 points to 17,159.90 on Tuesday having been closed on Monday for a public holiday. HONG KONG - Hong Kong stocks rebounded in the afternoon, with China plays rising as Bank of Communications soared on speculation ...