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Indonesia: Building The Future Of Southeast Asia

Global Finance

Indonesia is a substantial and growing market for us. Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company, in their 2024 e-Conomy Southeast Asia report, named Indonesia the fastest-growing large internet market. Second, access the ASEAN and South Asian markets. GDP per capita (2024): $5,000 GDP growth (2024): 5% Inflation (2024): 2.5%

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Japan Megabanks’ Strategic Share Sale Marks Big Priority Shift

Global Finance

Significantly, Mizuho CEO Masahiro Kihara said the bank will either pass on the proceeds from its sales of equity holdings to investors as dividends or invest them in growth-directed activities, and Sumitomo Mitsui aims to reduce the market value of its equity holdings to less than 20% of the value of its consolidated net assets.

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Bhutan: The Happiness Economy

Global Finance

Bhutan now allows foreign investors to repatriate dividends, and the limit on leases of state land was extended this year from 30 years to 99. Watson has a long history working in emerging markets, notably with H.J. The post Bhutan: The Happiness Economy appeared first on Global Finance Magazine.

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Corporate Treasurers Proceeding With Caution

Global Finance

Corporates are hoarding cash, and that has meant a return to dividends and distributions but also more conservative cash management. HSF partner Gabrielle Wong echoes Lang’s view on the need for greater collaboration, noting a growing willingness by treasurers to invest time and money to access the market. Now it’s 13%.

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Power & Utilities Investment Banking: How to Turn Yourself into an Electrified ESG Warrior

Brian DeChesare

Traditionally, the sector was viewed as a defensive play for investors who wanted stable dividends and no drama. But over time, trends like market liberalization, deregulation, the shift to renewables, and the ESG religion “movement” have shaken up a sleepy sector. For Further Reading.

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World’s Best Banks 2024—Asia-Pacific

Global Finance

The Citigroup acquisition bore immediate fruit in the e-payments line, with 25% growth in customers in ASEAN, 26% growth in transaction value to S$129 billion and the capture of 40% market share in Malaysia via the DuitNow e-payment corridor and 60% in Thailand via PromptPay. CCB invested 4.9 billion after-tax profit versus $8.3

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World’s Best Sub-Custodian Banks 2024: Regional Winners

Global Finance

This involves maintaining close contact to promptly resolve trade and operational inquiries and deliver ongoing insight into evolving market dynamics. The bank aligns its systems and protocols with global market practices and Swift standards for automated custody services.

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