Shareholders still taking short-term approach

Wealth management culture among mainland investors is at the level of Hong Kong in 1997, but it could take less than a decade for them to catch up, according to analysts.

Better safe than sorry, learns investor

Michael Zhou is not exactly henpecked but has steadfastly followed one particular advice of his girlfriend, now wife, since his college days - save.

Exchanges team up for better business

Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) has inked a deal with Central Japan Commodity Exchange to cooperate in a wide range of fields.

Hongkongers make early retirement plans with safe portfolio

Many city investors are opting for a less risky path to ensure financial security in retirement - and they're starting to plan at a younger age.

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NEW YORK: US Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson looked ahead to the SED (strategic economic dialog) in December and outlined his and the Bush administration's collective views on the state of China-US relations as he addressed business leaders and media at the opening of the fourth Annual China Institute Executive Summit. He wants to see swift action (reforms) from China on the economic front and as a self-proclaimed 'optimist' Paulson believes the two countries will make progress at the table together next month.