13 July, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on China Says Trade With North Korea Grew Only 10.5% In First 6 Months Of 2017
China Says Trade With North Korea Grew Only 10.5% In First 6 Months Of 2017
New data released by the Chinese government suggests trade with its restive neighbor, North Korea, has only increased by a modest degree since the beginning of the year, rebutting criticisms from President Donald Trump and UN ambassador Nikki Haley that the world’s second-largest economy is undermining US efforts to curb trade with the North.
13 July, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Preqin: Emerging Markets Private Equity Assets Surpass $560B
Preqin: Emerging Markets Private Equity Assets Surpass $560B
Private equity companies have significantly increased their exposure to emerging markets over the past several years, according to new data from alternative assets research firm Preqin, going from $254 billion in assets held by emerging-market PE funds at the end of 2010 to $564 billion by September of last year and are up six-fold since 2006’s $92 billion.
13 July, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on NEX Optimisation Taps Busby For Top Global Sales Role
NEX Optimisation Taps Busby For Top Global Sales Role
NEX Group’s Optimisation unit has appointed former HSBC executive Paul Busby to the role of global head of sales for its ENSO centralized treasury and portfolio finance solution.
13 July, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Brentwood Associates Raises $1.15B For Sixth Fund
Brentwood Associates Raises $1.15B For Sixth Fund
Los Angeles-based private equity firm Brentwood Associates has raised a total of $1.15 billion for its sixth fund and associated parallel vehicles, exceeding its target and ranking as the company’s largest fundraise to date.
13 July, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Westpac (chief economist Evans) still like AUD lower
Westpac (chief economist Evans) still like AUD lower
Westpac out with their July ‘Market Outlook’
It’s a long and detailed production, this is a summary of their Australian dollar commentary from Bill Evans, Chief Economist:
13 July, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Japan wants a massive trade deal without the US — but these countries stand in its way
Japan wants a massive trade deal without the US — but these countries stand in its way
As the 11 remaining TPP states discuss how to ink a trade deal without Washington, certain member states still need convincing to stay on board.
13 July, 2017 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on China January – June fiscal revenue +9.8% y/y while expenditure +15.8% y/y
China January – June fiscal revenue +9.8% y/y while expenditure +15.8% y/y
Data from China, via Reuters:
China June fiscal
revenues +8.9 pct yr/yr
For the ytd results, January to June fiscal revenues +9.8 pct yr/yr