READY,
SET, GROW As the global
economy gathers pace, CFOs in Asia are figuring out how
to harness the growth - and manage the risk. read the entire
story
FEATURE
THE GREAT
LEAP ONWARD Having tackled
the world's trickiest market with notable success, UTStarcom
CFO Michael Sophie is preparing to duplicate the feat in India.
FEATURE
A BETTER
FIELD OF PLAY In a tough
year for dealmaking, marked by Sars, war in Iraq, and - at the
outset - global economic doldrums, the top deals shone in proportion
to their ingenuity.
MONEYWATCH
BASEL'S
NEW BALANCE A new accord
from the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision may soon help
financial institutions lend more for less.
DEALWATCH
INDIA'S
YELLOW BRICK ROAD The success
of Tata Sons' US$100 million issue demonstrated Asian banks'
passion for Indian debt.
SPOTLIGHT: ASIAN BRANDS
HIGH
TEA A premium tea exporter
from Sri Lanka has created a global brand without sacrificing
control over quality.
POINT OF VIEW
RE-ENGINEERING FOREIGN
EXCHANGE FXall's strides
toward an integrated global currency trading platform as seen
by how it works at Cisco.
CAREERS
GRAPEVINE Who's moving up, down and out in
Asian Finance.