Managing change is one of the new skillsets for the future, say executive leaders on two continents. Daniel Gamba of New York, Co-Head of Fundamental Equities at BlackRock, and Blas Maquivar, President of Global Emerging Markets with Mars Wrigley in London, addressed how global leadership is adjusting to a new “normal” that is still evolving. […]
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Refinitiv sees room for better growth
Global financial data provider Refinitiv said on Tuesday that its proposed $27 billion merger with the London Stock Exchange will create more opportunities for foreign investors to access the huge market in China, a top company official said. “We are certain that Asia and China will be the major growth areas for the company after […]
How to Sign an Electronic Labor Contract in China: Your-5-Step-Guide
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security released the “Letter on the Formation of Electronic Contracts Related Issues” (“the Letter”) endorsing the use of electronic labor contracts at the height of the COVID-19 outbreak in China. Electronic recruitment contracts central authorities assist in clarifying the legitimacy and wide-spread use of online labor contracts since […]
Company Chops in China: What Are They and How to Use Them
Company chops also are known as a seal or stamp, are mandatory for doing business in China and replace signatures that are used in Western countries. A company seal is a tangible representative and legal evidence of the company’s activities abroad. As such, the rights and obligationsarising should be borne by the company, not the […]
How Can You Lead if No-one is There?
Three months ago you might have asked that question. But the amazing take up on digital communications has reset the board. Everyone is still there! They are not down on the third floor anymore (and may not be for a while, with talk of second and third waves) but they are out there, listening, caring, […]
Hiring Private Equity Leaders – Ideals and Compromise
First in a series by Steve Manning – Head of Financial Services / PE and Family Office Search Practice – Asia, Cornerstone International Group, Singapore Part One – Core Hard Credential Constituents The bar is set high. Dynamics at Private Equity firms is fast, aggressive and all conquering. As the investor leader you’re thrust […]
Is the world ready for a hybrid working model?
There are strong signs that workers globally are ready to reset the definition of normal, The Survey which was taken with three quarters (74%) of workers surveyed globally, found out that they preferred a mix of office-based and remote working is the best way forward. In Singapore, 81% would like more flexibility in how and […]
Food tracing system a hit with customers at supermarkets in northwestern China
Consumers in the city of Xian in northwestern China can now track information about the food they buy. The “full-chain traceability system” uses technologies inducing QR codes & big data to provide details about merchants and vendors handling food. The information also helps retailers better analyze sales data to improve their stocking operations and cut […]
Global investment in China grows for three straight months
June marked the third consecutive month of an increase in Chinese stocks and bonds among both overseas institutes and private holders, the Securities Daily reported on Thursday, sourcing data from the People’s Bank of China, the central bank. As of late June, overseas institutes and private holders had held 2.46 trillion yuan ($354.16 billion) worth […]