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Chinese-owned securities in South Korea jumps 42-fold

According to data by the Financial Supervisory Service, Chinese investments in South Korea's local securities increased 42 times since late 2008.


Sources expect Bank of Japan to continue with present monetary policy as economy improves

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) would most likely hold on to its present monetary policy as the Japanese economy shows signs of improvement, sources told Reuters.

California governor intervenes to avert new BART strike

The Bay Area Rapid Transit workers union was poised to go on strike but was averted by the 11th hour intervention of California Governor Jerry Brown.

Private equity firms are Asia's new bankers

Data from Private Equity International and Thomson Reuters revealed that private equity companies are now Asia's new bankers.


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