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HSBC steps up Asia shift with Singaporean insurance acquisition

HSBC steps up Asia shift with Singaporean insurance acquisition

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HSBC’s $575m acquisition of insurance giant Axa’s Singapore arm, which was announced on August 16, represents a ramping up of the bank’s ambitious ‘pivot to Asia’ strategy. As part of this strategy, HSBC is also looking to expand its wealth management services across the region. The UK-based banking group plans to invest $6bn in Asia … Read more

The passing of the baton: three steps to a successful succession process

The passing of the baton: three steps to a successful succession process

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January 15, 2021 CEO succession is also one of the most challenging tasks and processes to get right; succession planning is highly sensitive and comes with significant risks throughout the entire process, from identification of potential successors, to selection, to appointment, to transition. There have been times when a new CEO had to be external, … Read more