Posts by Stephanie Irvin
Nomura said to probe if profits inflated at India bond desk
[MUMBAI] Nomura Holdings is investigating its India fixed-income business, asking senior officials in its rates division to determine whether profits were inflated in recent years, according to sources familiar with the matter. The probe, launched by the bank’s compliance department, centres on how the firm valued trades in Strips, an acronym for Separate Trading of…
Read MoreAirbus says Middle East regional aircraft to more than double by 2044
[DUBAI] Airbus expects the Middle East’s regional aircraft fleet to more than double to 3,700 planes by 2044, an official said on Sunday (Nov 16). The European planemaker expects passenger traffic in the Middle East to grow at a compound annual rate of 4.4 per cent over the next two decades, Airbus Head of Marketing…
Read MoreSamsung plans US$310 billion investment to power AI expansion
Five-year investment package includes plans to build a new semiconductor facility designed to meet the needs of memory-chip demands [SEOUL] South Korean conglomerate Samsung unveiled on Sunday (Nov 16) a plan to invest US$310 billion over the next five years mostly in technology powering artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to meet growing demand driven by a…
Read MoreKorean conglomerates pledge US$464 billion of domestic investment
A trade deal with the US sparked concerns over low domestic investment and the nation’s currency [SEOUL] Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor Group and LG Group pledged to invest a combined US$464 billion in South Korea over the next five years after meeting with President Lee Jae Myung, who is seeking to shore up the economy…
Read MoreTan Kok Huat, CEO of Reclaims Global, boosts stake
Financial services and telecommunications booked the most net institutional inflow for the week of Nov 7 to 13 [SINGAPORE] Over the five trading sessions from Nov 7 to 13, institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks, with net institutional inflow of S$236 million, reversing the previous week’s net outflow of S$96 million. Institutional flows Stocks…
Read MoreWhat Sustainable Ambition Looks Like (and why most people miss it)
You probably carry two competing stories in your head. One says you must grip the throttle, sleep at the office, raise now, hire faster, ship yesterday. The other whispers that you cannot burn your future self to fund today’s goals. Sustainable ambition is the quiet middle path. It is not smaller, it is sturdier. Founders…
Read MoreStop Chasing Validation Build Brands People Trust
As a founder and operator, I’ve learned that growth isn’t magic. It’s method. The Hawk Method breaks it into three parts: awareness, nurturing, and trust. My view is simple. If you don’t build trust into your brand, you’ll rent attention forever. That’s expensive, fragile, and unsustainable. This matters because anyone can buy clicks. Few can…
Read MoreMarketing Insights From Someone Who’s Seen It All
After twelve years in the marketing trenches working with over 6,000 companies, I’ve developed a unique perspective on what actually works in this field. As the founder and CEO of Hawk Media, I’ve had the privilege of serving as an outsourced CMO and marketing team to more than 600 brands across virtually every industry. This…
Read MoreBuilding Brands That Stick in a Saturated Market
Creating a brand that sticks in today’s market is becoming increasingly challenging. Consumers have grown incredibly savvy thanks to technology that puts information at their fingertips. They can research, compare, and make decisions faster than ever before. When I work with companies trying to establish themselves, I always emphasize that you need a compelling reason…
Read MoreFrom Policy to Profit: How Retirees Can Use Life Settlements to Fund New Investments
For many retirees, the idea of selling a life insurance policy sounds unusual at first. After all, life insurance has long been viewed as a safety net for loved ones, not a source of cash for your own use. But with longer lifespans, higher living costs, and changing financial priorities, more retirees are discovering that…
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